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AmatoorPikr's loves78 of 1648Crouch & Fitzgerald of New York Ladies' Hat Trunk Interior Modernist Sterling Earrings Antique Fair Find $7.50
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    Posted 8 years ago

    jscott0363
    (905 items)

    Hello CW friends!!!
    Today, we have a lovely Crouch & Fitzgerald of New York ladies' hat trunk. This hat trunk would be from the 1880's to 1890's period and I feel fortunate to own this one as it is still in such wonderful condition. The reddish brown canvas covering is still in pristine condition with no rips, tears or flaws.

    Crouch & Fitzgerald of New York manufactured very high end and expensive trunks of all types and this one is just a very fine example of what they produced. The hot tin dipped hardware contains the letters C&F and N.Y. molded into each individual piece. You'll only find that on Crouch & Fitzgerald trunks.

    All this one required was a good cleaning and voila!! Though it's missing it's original leather handles, I dare not attempt to replace the handles on this one as I like it just the way it is and wouldn't want to take any chances of damaging or altering this lovely piece in any way.

    It still has its' complete interior, which I'll show in my next post.

    Thanks for stopping to have a look!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Gosh Scott, this is wonderful!!! Love the detail of the inside ......the hatpins and cushions.....such quality in personal items in those times......truly amazing!!!!
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Judy,
      Thanks so much!! Yes, C&F produced extreme high quality trunks that were built to last. Thanks for the love wonderful comment, the love and for stopping by. Always very sincerely appreciated!!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Ken,
      Thanks so much!! Great minds think alike! Thanks for the fine comment, the appreciation and for taking time to drop by. Always a pleasure to have you drop in.
    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Heya Scott, that's really a beauty!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Well, thank you Bonnie!! I love this one as well. Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always a real pleasure to have you drop by.
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thomas,
      Thanks!! The finish is all original. It was evidently well cared for by it's original owner. I did have to clean a tremendous amount of surface dirt off with Magic Erasers, but other than that, just a good conditioning with beeswax and that was it. Thanks for the appreciation, the comment and for stopping by. Always a true pleasure to have you drop in.
    7. Alan2310 Alan2310, 8 years ago
      Scott, this such a beautiful little Trunk, lately I start to looking to find my first one at the thrift store, no luck yet.
      Over the years, I found quite a fews, but never keep it, dam.

      Regards
      Alan
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Alan,
      Thanks very much friend!! Keep looking and you'll find them. I find many, but very rarely in the condition of this one. Thanks for the wonderful comment, the appreciation and for taking the time to stop by. Always greatly appreciated!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Mike,
      Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always great to see you drop by.
    10. pops52 pops52, 8 years ago
      Exquisite Scott!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thank you Pops!!!!
      Glad you like it. Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always a pleasure to see you drop in.
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      fortapache,
      Thanks for the appreciation friend! And thanks for stopping by. Always appreciated!!
    13. NevadaBlades, 8 years ago
      Simply put, GREAT!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      NevadaBlades,
      Thanks very much!! Thanks also for the appreciation and for taking time to stop by.
      Always greatly appreciated!!
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks for the appreciations and for stopping by

      vetraio50

      AmatoorPikr

      and

      ttomtucker

      All very much appreciated!!!!
    16. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      valentino97,
      Thanks very much!! The "M" is hand painted on each end and is the initial of the person who originally owned it. I have many with the original owners' initials painted on the top or sides. It was quite common to have that done back then.
    17. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much for the loves and for stopping by

      Karen

      and

      fortapache

      Always very sincerely appreciated!!!
    18. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 8 years ago
      Lovely!
    19. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      vintagelamp,
      Thanks!! So glad you like it. Thanks also for the love and for stopping in. Always greatly appreciated!!
    20. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Rob,
      Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by. Always appreciated!!!
    21. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much for the appreciations and for stopping by

      Kurt

      and

      Trey

      All very much appreciated!!
    22. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks so very much for the loves and for stopping by

      kivatinitz

      and

      gargoylecollector

      So very much appreciated!!!
    23. Rick55 Rick55, 8 years ago
      So old, yet so well-preserved Scott!
    24. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Rick,
      Yes, it was definitely well cared for by it's original and previous owner. Thanks so much for the kind comment, the love and for stopping by. Always greatly appreciated!!!
    25. AzTom AzTom, 8 years ago
      That is a beauty!
    26. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Tom,
      I was really surprised at the condition of this one. Thanks very much for the comment, the appreciation and for stopping by. Always a true pleasure to have you drop in.
    27. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Michael,
      Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping. Always very much appreciated!!!!
    28. fleafinder fleafinder, 8 years ago
      beri beri good condition! *thumbs up for the piece and its owner
    29. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      fleafinder,
      Thanks so beri much!! I do appreciate the lovely comment and for stopping by. Always truly appreciated!
    30. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      thegatherer,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for dropping in to admire my C&F hat trunk. Very much appreciated!!
    31. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Kyra,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping by. Always truly appreciated!!
    32. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      FatBoy,
      Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Much appreciated!!
    33. Drill Drill, 8 years ago
      https://books.google.com/books?id=mCYAAAAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA173&dq=Crouch+fitzgerald+sample+trunk+advertising&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjO0__03eDSAhWL5IMKHdqLA5MQ6AEIJjAC#v=onepage&q=Crouch%20fitzgerald%20sample%20trunk%20advertising&f=false

      You know me Scott-I love a good advertisement just thought I'd share.
    34. Drill Drill, 8 years ago
      Make sure You scroll down.
    35. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Thanks Drill!! That's pretty cool! I love the old trunk advertisements as well!
    36. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      vcal
      and
      Jenni
      Thank you both very much for the loves and for stopping in!!
    37. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Deano,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!!
    38. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Drake,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!!

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