Posted 5 years ago
MNNorth
(5 items)
I've been watching for a Martin Maier for a year and finally got one. Great patina on this one and I didn't want to lose it by stripping or sanding much. In the end I was able to get away with doing just a couple slats and then adding color to some areas with color loss. I'm normally not a fan of gold hardware but I found residue of gold paint on the side hardware and nail heads and it just seemed to go so nicely with the warm color of the wood. I still need to look for a new lock and redo the handles. The interior had the strongest mothball odor so all the paper had to go except I left the trunk roof decal in place and just covered it with muslin- no glue so someone can eventually find it again. The tray is original- I dismantled it to remove the paper and then put it back together using the same hand forged nails. Sorry I didn't have room for a picture of the back- it has the patented Martin Maier hinges....everything was in remarkable condition.
Lynette
very nice!, greendog.
Thanks Greendog!
Wonderful find. I love it.
Didn't really have time to comment much, in a hurry to pick up a trunk, I've had my share of luck with Martin Maier's this year, but would very much like to come across one like this, beautiful trunk, you did a nice job on it, I agree with you on the gold hardware but it looks good, great find and great job, keep up the good work, greendog.
Thanks Mike!
Thanks Greendog for the additional comments, hope you found another treasure for us to enjoy!
Agree ,Love the gold look one on this Martin would be proud!
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Wow thanks Drill, means a lot to hear that.
Thanks all for the loves!
Well Drill, he doesn't look like somebody I would buy a used car from. LOL !!
BB2 -your right I try never to buy a used car from a dead guy!
Wow! Gorgeous trunk beautiful restoration... kudos!
Thanks trunkman!
Excellent job there MNNorth!! Really Nice! It reminds me of a trunk I don't have...lol