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Posted 8 years ago
Grey66beard
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I purchased this trunk at a Broad Run Va Antique Shop in 1976.
It has a unique double lock system with a rotating star which covers the keyhole. It is 36"W x 22"Deep x 28" Tall Would love any input as age or maker.
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The lock alone was made by Hillebrand & Wolf . I Believe late 1800s.The trunk is a cross slat barrel stave type trunk.It was mass produced by hundreds of manufacturers,without a label it is impossible to say who made it.thanks for the post.
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Hildebrand key patents.
Hillebrand hinge patent that may partially apply to the hasp mechanism
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Trunk Fastener patent image.
This locking mechanism has four different patents involved:
Conrad Liebrich May 1854
L. Vitting Feb.26 1867
Z. Walsh May 4 1869
Andy Adams Nov.8 1870
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Hope this helps.