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boonsborotrunks

Boonsboro, MD

Sales and Restoration of antique trunks; cedar chests, tool boxes

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Civil War era dome top - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
Just completed small dome top for a customer - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
Wedding gift for some special friends - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
One of a Kind - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
A nice small cargo trunk - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
2nd picture Jenny Lind - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
straight sided Jenny Lind - Furniturein Furniture
5 years ago
Small saleman's sampler - Furniturein Furniture
6 years ago
By request - Additional photos - Furniturein Furniture
6 years ago
My most recent restoration - Furniturein Furniture
6 years ago

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  1. I have actually seen the two tone painting on the embossed tin as orginal. The base is normally some shade of silver, but the raised colors could have varied greatly, as I have seen red, gold and a gr...
  2. I think that you would be surprised how easily they refinish. More patience and attention to detail than anything. Both would look great restored. Good luck
  3. Beautiful piece
  4. Excellent find!
  5. I would suggest leaving a couple of pieces of charcoal in a shallow bowl in the trunk (closed up) for a couple of days. It will help with the smell. Trunkman is correct when he suggest some strong sun...
  6. Great project! Turned out nicely.
  7. The lock plate is the original brass. I'll add another photo shortly Thanks for the comments
  8. excellent find!
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