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Domed Immigrant Trunk W/ Excellent Forged Iron Straps and Scrolls

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    Posted 9 years ago

    BHock45
    (807 items)

    I figured it was time to show this trunk. I believe these are referred to as Immigrant Trunks. Forged Iron Scroll work, straps, hinges, handles, rivets and nails all original. Made from Solid, one piece boards which look like pine. Joined by dovetails as seen in image four. A nice brown/red paint. Original key also present, which is also forged iron. Very heavy and very large.....Almost entirely original except for a few fake rosehead nails someone tacked in here and there. Could be a old copy of a medieval style or a real pre-1800's trunk....not sure but it is still really cool. You can see a nearly identical box (with a little better iron work) in the Wallace Nutting Furniture Treasury.

    43 inches long
    24 inches high
    23 inches wide

    Something to consider.....the measurements of the boards all come to even standard measurements such as 6 1/4 or 15 inches even. If it were European wouldn't the measurements be metric? Just a thought.

    More pictures upon request. Enjoy.

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    Comments

    1. Alan2310 Alan2310, 9 years ago
      I really love the original colours the dome and hardware, nice find.

      Alan
    2. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      thank you alan!
    3. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      violet, manikin, blunder, kyratango, agram, mike, fort and alan thanks for the loves!
    4. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      thanks drill
    5. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      fatboy thanksfor the love
    6. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      ho2cultcha thanks for the love!
    7. trunkman trunkman, 9 years ago
      That is a beautiful trunk Bhock45 -- a really great find. Love it!!!!
    8. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      Thanks trunk man. I guess this would be more of a chest than a trunk. Have you ever seen one like this with the iron straps and hinges? Thanks!!
    9. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      Thanks manikin for the love!
    10. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      thank you antiquerose
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 years ago
      BHock45, I can't believe I missed this one. This is pretty incredible looking, to say the least! An absolute treasure and a really great find!!
    12. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      hey, thanks jscott! Yeah, it is a really great piece...I really enjoy it
    13. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      officialfuel thanks for the love!
    14. Elisabethan Elisabethan, 9 years ago
      Yes I have seen similar ones but not exactly like this. Norway?
    15. BHock45 BHock45, 9 years ago
      Elisabethan, I am thinking Germany, Spain or Portugal. Not sure.
    16. Elisabethan Elisabethan, 9 years ago
      Interesting, why?
    17. tellcheryl, 8 years ago
      Yes- yours is beautifully ornate! And very similar size, shape. Thanks for sharing.
    18. BHock45 BHock45, 8 years ago
      yes, I thought so. I like these immigrant trunks. Take care!w

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