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    Posted 10 years ago

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    Maryenda
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    This trunk is made from solid wood. It was painted Black. Dimensions
    1.2m by 0.5m. On the inside there is a wooden tray pocket.

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    1. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      This is a beautiful trunk and a very early one -- perhaps late 1700's to early 1800's. The brass studding is magnificent. Thank you for the post and welcome to Collectors Weekly!!!
    2. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      Thanks trunkman! I've taken it to be restored. Shame some of the pics went up upside down.
    3. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      Can you recommend a site where I could do a bit more research on finding how old it is?
    4. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      I do not know of a site where that could happen for you -- I do have a similar but smaller trunk on my site and one indication of age were the screws on the front lock plate. Looks like yours has four original screws on it -- take one out and examine how it was made and go online to view history of screws to get an idea. There is a long conversation on my post with similar questions being answered. I will bring it up for you to see and read. The type of trunk and design patterning is quite similar to two of my trunks (and others of that era) which would place this one in the early 1800's. Good luck with your research!!
    5. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Also a good look at a nail head will help to discern age... (not a stud but a nail)
    6. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      Please do! I tried finding the trunk you meant on your post but couldn't...will look at the screws. Can you please send me your site. Thanks so much for all the info and tips
    7. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      There is a little heading on the top of my site that says... see all 116 posts... and the rest will scroll down for you... This one is beautiful and looks more like dowry chest.
    8. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      Got it thanks
    9. myoldkyhome myoldkyhome, 10 years ago
      Beautiful! Love the brass studs.
    10. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      You should see what it looks like now. Will post pics. Getting it back on friday :)
    11. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      And its back :) Love it

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