Posted 8 years ago
Alan2310
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Good Evening CW Members--- 7:30 PM)2016-11-9
I really don't know if someone looking for my good fortune, but today, I was bless to find this beautiful Steamer Trunk in the trash, this surpass me to see people throw such a beautiful piece of furniture along the road.
Now I am just guessing, by looking the global overall trunk, this look like a high end one, first it's not cover with anything(you can appreciated the fine patina and the rich wood grain colours), all the hardware are brass(accept the handles), the assembly is also very nice, all dovetail(cover with a piece of red copper), the wood are larger piece, no joint, now I did't remove any nails or screw for age estimate, IMO this could be easy from the 40s, could be earlier.
Picture #1--Front view of the trunk.
Picture #2--Closer look of the hardwares.
Picture #3--Closer look of the top lid.
Picture #4--Right corner from inside, showing the dovetail assembly.
Now some really knowledgeable members here on CW, collect Trunk, any comments are welcome, I will really appreciated any input from you guy's......
This beauty stand 28 inch wide, 21 inch deep, 19 inch tall.
Many Thanks Everyone for Viewing
Alan
Alan,
Congratulations on the finding the free trunk. I really love the sheet brass binding on this one. Not sure what it is about that part of Canada, but trunkman has found a few discarded trunks in his neighborhood as well:) Lucky find my friend!!!
Scott, Thank you for the quick comments, my friend, i knew you will love this.
Talking about this bidding pieces all around and on the side, do you think this is original to the piece, because this hiding the beautiful dovetail work(they look very old) bang up all over.
Regards
Alan
Alan,
Judging by the precise spacing of the tacks in the binding, I would be willing to say yes it it the original binding. The dovetailing is an indication of a well made piece.
Oh, I see, very interesting thought, explanation appreciated Scott, thanks for taking time for doing it.
Regards
Alan
In the trash??? Geepers.....what a beauty.
Efesgirl, yes it is, the patina is just gorgeous.
Many thanks for the comment and the love, much appreciated your frequent visit on my post, and for your unconditional support.
Regards
Alan
love those grains alan*thumbs up
people dont know what they throw these days!
fleafinder, me too, I really love beautiful wood grain, specially when there never receive anything on it, and this have a nice golden tone.
Many thanks for the comment and the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.
Regards
Alan
Dios ayuda al que madruga, Got helps to whom wake up early....
kivatinitz, ha ha, I love it, so truthful.
What about......pájaro que madruga tiene las mejores semillas.
Many, many thanks, you save this post, and many more, really appreciated your trust my truth friend, with your unconditional love.
Regards
Alan
FatBoy64
kivatinitz
Kevin
fleafinder
Ivonne---->for the like
Efesgirl
Mike
fortapache
VioletOrange
Scott
bb2
Roy, many thanks to all of you for the love, much appreciated that you take some of your time to stop by, also thank you for your constant support.
Regards
Alan
ttomtucker, many thanks for the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.
Regards
Alan
officialfuel, many thanks for the love, much appreciated that you take some time to stop by.
Regards
Alan
Hey, trunkman, what is your opinion on my first trunk??
Regards
Alan
Alan this is a very nice well made trunk. Very unusual to have all that brass trim for this age of trunk. I usually only see the French makers do this intricate nailing of brass trim - those little corner pieces where the trunk closes look French too but the rest of the hardware is North American so interesting mix. Great curbside find Alan -- watch out though -- that's how I got started!!!