Posted 9 years ago
BHock45
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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.
I really love the original colours the dome and hardware, nice find.
Alan
thank you alan!
violet, manikin, blunder, kyratango, agram, mike, fort and alan thanks for the loves!
thanks drill
fatboy thanksfor the love
ho2cultcha thanks for the love!
That is a beautiful trunk Bhock45 -- a really great find. Love it!!!!
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!!
Thanks manikin for the love!
thank you antiquerose
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!!
hey, thanks jscott! Yeah, it is a really great piece...I really enjoy it
officialfuel thanks for the love!
Yes I have seen similar ones but not exactly like this. Norway?
Elisabethan, I am thinking Germany, Spain or Portugal. Not sure.
Interesting, why?
Yes- yours is beautifully ornate! And very similar size, shape. Thanks for sharing.
yes, I thought so. I like these immigrant trunks. Take care!w