Share your favorites on Show & Tell

old trunk

In Furniture > Trunks > Show & Tell.
Popular items this week0 of 0
4
Love it
0
Like it

chevy59chevy59 loves this.
trunkingforfuntrunkingforfun loves this.
trunkmantrunkman loves this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
See 2 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 11 years ago

    Mitsou07
    (1 item)

    Hi, I have this old trunk, it has blue or even a green canvas on top,, no devider inside, this was left in the basement to be throw away, but i kept it. The round latch where the key would go in was removed or broke into, but everything else is there, at the bottom there is some rust, belts are ok,, i want to know if it would be ok to remove the canvas and keep it only as a wood trunk or keep the canvas and clean the brass/metal, ?? I already tried to clean the canvas but it came back right the way it was before ( only took warm luke water and a soft dish soap) little brush and clean cloth. dimensions are 36" X 22" X 24" deep. One last thing , i would love to know a value between now ( without touching it) and the refurbish value. Any help on this trunk about refurbishing it would be welcome :)

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Trunks
    See all
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration Hardware-Leather Handles & Fasteners--U-Kit
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration H...
    $29
    RARE Antique Authentic Louis Vuitton Travel Flat Steamer LV Monogram Trunk
    RARE Antique Authentic Louis Vuitto...
    $3,700
    Large Antique Steamer Trunk
    Large Antique Steamer Trunk ...
    $250
    Early 20th Century Fully Fitted Flat Top Steamer Trunk Cunard Christiania Label
    Early 20th Century Fully Fitted Fla...
    $2,200
    logo
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration Hardware-Leather Handles & Fasteners--U-Kit
    Antique Trunk & Chest-Restoration H...
    $29
    See all

    Comments

    1. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Nice old trunk from around 1910 or so. There are a lot of these types out there so there is not a big value to them. Sometimes a trunk like this one would have more value if it was refinished. If I had this trunk I would remove the canvas and enjoy the pine wood underneath -- but that is a personal preference. There are a few sites out there that will do a step by step process to help you -- or you can look up trunks on this site -- there are a few like yours where a description in general terms of how to go about it are found. Hope this helps a little...and thanks for posting!
    2. Mitsou07, 11 years ago
      thanks for commenting trunkman :).. i love this old trunk and thats what i thought at first to remove the canvas, i found a few site that explains how to remove the canvas,, ect.. the only prob is with the metal either brass or other metal.. i know that brass is very delecate ,
    3. Mitsou07, 11 years ago
      i will try to find a round thing to replace the one that was removed from the latch..so it will look even better :)
    4. trunkingforfun, 11 years ago
      I love your trunk. I love when they get rescued. I, too , would remove all the canvas. The wood will be lovely, cleaned, sanded and a bit of tung oil. That's my vote.
    5. Mitsou07, 11 years ago
      thanks for the info and i will take note of the Tung oil too..hope we have some here,, if we dont what do you suggest as a replacement for that oil ?? thx :)
    6. smoothisfast, 11 years ago
      Trunkman, i have on just like this but no key. How do i get it open?
    7. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Short of using a crow-bar, alas I have not discovered an easy way of opening these locks.
    8. trunkingforfun, 11 years ago
      I am no expert on locks but I haved called a locksmith that works on old locks who would do this. There is one near my home. I bring him the trunk and then, about a week later I pick it up with a working greased lock and a "new" key. Usually $20 and a tutorial on the craft. I wonder what is inside...

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.