Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Found a trunk. Now what?

In Furniture > Trunks > Show & Tell.
Trunks816 of 2669Antique chest or trunkChest
4
Love it
0
Like it

trunkmantrunkman loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
FatBoy64FatBoy64 loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 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 7 years ago

    Trunkidiot
    (1 item)

    I have always loved old trunks. Ive always wanted one just to have look awesome as a decoration and wonder of the history it could tell. The other day I just happen to see one sitting in front of a house for sale. I had to have it. However I am a trunk idiot. I dont know what I bought. All I know is that it looks awesome! I would like some help on age? origin?What the picture on the inside of the lid means? The picture looks like a midevil knight and a maiden. This trunk even has little wheels on the bottom. Im not looking to restore. Its awesome the way it is. Can anyone help this idiot? Thanks!!!

    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. FatBoy64, 7 years ago
      It does look awesome. It looks like it's in pretty good shape, with a bit of cleaning it should be something that will have people saying "whoa, cool, where did you get that?". I'm afraid I can't tell you a date but I'd say it's safe to say it's well over 100 years old. The pic is just something they put in them, could have been any number of pics so it doesn't really have any meaning and just about all of these old things have little wheels on the bottom, at least at one time they did, they might have lost one or two over the years but it was pretty much standard issue back then. If you look around here and other places on the net you can learn a lot more about these and how to clean them up and take care of them. Enjoy your trunk and beware, they can be a little addictive.
    2. Trunkidiot, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the comment! Yes I do feel a bit needy for another one! HA. I will have to research about the best way to clean it.
    3. greendog greendog, 7 years ago
      If you just want to clean off some of the grime and dirt, I use Murphy's oil soap and a soft brush, it cleans wood really good, after that hit your metal and wood with a good paste wax and buff. greendog
    4. Trunkidiot, 7 years ago
      Thanks so much greendog. Ill give it a try!!

    Want to post a comment?

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