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Posted 8 years ago

trunkman
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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!!!

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Manikin, 8 years ago
A real beauty ! wow
greendog, 8 years ago
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.
jscott0363, 8 years ago
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.
kerry10456, 8 years ago
Fantastic....Two Thumbs Up!!!!
Drill, 8 years ago
Sweet ,nice to find them still in good condition.
myoldkyhome, 8 years ago
Another beauty!
trunkman, 8 years ago
Thanks Manikin, Greendog, Js, kerry, Drill and myoldkyhome for the comments!
trunkman, 8 years ago
Thanks for all the loves my CW friends...
Drill, 8 years ago
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trunkman, 8 years ago
Thanks for the info Drill.. always great links!!
Drill, 8 years ago
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
trunkman, 8 years ago
Fascinating-- thanks Drill!
Drill, 8 years ago
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Alligator patent 1885 finally found it!
Drill, 8 years ago
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1887 patent
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Another metal patent 1887
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US366286-0.png
Im4anythingOld, 7 years ago
I guess it will be a while before I ever find one of these..lol.. just love these and their detail.

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