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    Posted 6 years ago

    EJW-54
    (230 items)

    Lots of nice trunks being posted here on CW so I thought I'd show you a not so nice one i'm working on. I got this Flat top at a Flea market several years ago for $20 , it was painted all white and missing the tray inside. What a job it was getting the white paint stripped off, sheeesh!! I then sanded the wood slats as they were weathered gray and coated them with tongue oil. The leather was missing and I replaced it all, the sheet steel was Blued. I'm still working on cleaning it up and have the inside stripped to the wood, not sure what I'll do inside. I like the way it looks rough and banged up. Thanks for looking!

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    Comments

    1. Im4anythingOld, 6 years ago
      Looks great so far with the mild worn look! Amazing what you can find under a coat of paint.
    2. greendog greendog, 6 years ago
      Agree 100% painted trunks can be a pain, and that's exactly why I avoid them like the plague, all though there are always exceptions, Martin Maier, Romadka Brothers or any unique ornate trunk, just to much extra work. I like your trunk you did a fine job, just a suggestion, I have lined many flat tops with white or red cedar, makes a nice storage trunk for blankets or what ever. greendog.
    3. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Thankyou Im4anythingOld for that nice comment, Glad you love that worn look to!
    4. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Thanks greendog, I'll think twice next time I see a Painted one! LOL I like your suggestion for the inside as we do plan on using it for blankets.
    5. Rattletrap Rattletrap, 6 years ago
      That ones a beauty! I love old Steamer Trunks! Awesome find!
    6. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Thankyou Rattletrap, good to hear from you!
    7. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Glad you love this Brunswick, Anik, Newfld, Caperkid, officialfuel, Chevelleman69 , leighannrn , vetraio50, trunkman , jscott0363, blunderbuss2, fortapache, mikelv85, purvis , shughs , crswerner, Daddy_Nobucks, SPEEDWAYPICKER, Neighborguysfan, Beachbum58, mtg75 and chrissylovescats.
    8. betweenthelens betweenthelens, 6 years ago
      Beautiful restoration!
    9. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Thankyou so much betweenthelens!
    10. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      So good that you love this rustyboltz, AntigueToys, betweenthelens, FatBoy64, MountainGirl , egreeley1976 and sugargirl
    11. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Nice! glad you love this vintagegirl66 and fortapache
    12. EJW-54 EJW-54, 6 years ago
      Thanks Lady_Picker and Manikin!
    13. Daisy1000 Daisy1000, 5 years ago
      I love this trunk. We had one many years ago, when children were young. Most versatile item. Ours wasn’t beautiful. Someone had painted it garish green all over; but it made a great table for juvenile tea parties (with a tray on its top), nevertheless. Yours is in much better shape, for sure. Best of success with the redo.
    14. EJW-54 EJW-54, 5 years ago
      Thanks Daisy1000, this one sits between two easy chair's and full of blankets and doubles for an end table

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