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    Posted 8 years ago

    redthistle
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    hi there just received this beauty for my birthday I don't know much about its history or even a time period. I was just wondering if someone could tell me anything about it. from what I can say, it's wooden slated with leather handles and steel corning embellishments. thanks for your help!

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    1. greendog greendog, 8 years ago
      Hi, your trunk was probably made late 1880's to 1890's, look's like it could have been what I call a spotted tin trunk, I think it was done with some type of chemical process to achieve a colorful spotted look, hoped this helped.

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