Posted 8 years ago
trunkman
(149 items)
I love finding the rare or unusual trunks you don't see very often. This nice little beauty has a unique style and shape. It was in rough shape when I received it but these trunks always seem to bounce back. the latches are different -- one has been replaced but the nice thing is that it was replaced with a period latch -- sorta like a cat with a blue eye and a brown eye. Enjoy!
It looks even more glorious after your magic!
Plus... It is French! ;-))
This piece is a little "coquette".. n'est pas...??
Oui! Indeed :-)
Great work on the restoration! If you don't mind me asking, do you use any power tools or is it all done by hand? [;>)
Hi NavadaBlades -- I usually use a power drill and wire brush on the hardware if it needs it -- for this one is was a simple matter of taking off the old canvas and a bit of hand sanding and cleaning the brass bits... actually very little time for a nice turn around. Thanks for asking!
Absolutely beautiful trunkman!!! What an amazing job you've done with this lovely French made trunk. Had you not have mentioned it, I wouldn't have really noticed the two different latches. But, they work quite well together. Very nice!!!!
Js -- thought it was kinda fun that we both posted "French" today!! Thanks for the encouragement along the way... I am by no means a perfectionist but that kinda works with old trunks for me.
Another beauty brought back to life with your magic! Great job!
Thanks so much for the good words myoldkyhome... much appreciated!
very beautiful!!
Thanks so much sean -- and thanks for the loves on my other trunks too!!!
your very welcome Trunkman!!
Nice trunkman - great unique trunk!!
Thanks so much SherwoodTrunks -- appreciate your visit!