Posted 8 years ago
trunkman
(149 items)
Has been a quiet winter for trunk refinishing as my workshop (well garage really) is unheated. Still, I came across this lovely Martin Maier trunk which is now poised for renewal come spring. Although the all black kinda works against the silver cast hardware -- slats do need more work and I may decide to contrast the alligator tin with the outside trim. Well I have a few months to think about it. Right now it greets me as I drive my car into shelter from stormy blasts...
First Martin Maier I have come across here in Quebec in five years...
I used a nylon brush drill bit on the cast metal -- thanks Greendog for the tip - really shines it up nicely!!!
A real beauty ! wow
Looks great so far, I'am sure when the weather breaks you'll really get into it, I love the Martin Maier trunks, good find, greendog.
T-man,
That's a really nice MM!! I think it already looks great as is. Can't wait to see what it looks like after you've worked your magic with it.
Fantastic....Two Thumbs Up!!!!
Sweet ,nice to find them still in good condition.
Another beauty!
Thanks Manikin, Greendog, Js, kerry, Drill and myoldkyhome for the comments!
Thanks for all the loves my CW friends...
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Thanks for the info Drill.. always great links!!
https://books.google.com/books?id=CL_hAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA196&lpg=PA196&dq=Martin+Maier+Trunk+building&source=bl&ots=8SQTI3nzp5&sig=DseP_pBgH1YZli0oNodkYFzq0Xs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=vDsoVZC-FdSmyASkjYC4CA&ved=0CFsQ6AEwDA#v=onepage&q=Martin%20Maier%20Trunk%20building&f=false
Fascinating-- thanks Drill!
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Alligator patent 1885 finally found it!
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1887 patent
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Another metal patent 1887
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I guess it will be a while before I ever find one of these..lol.. just love these and their detail.