Posted 5 years ago
esegal
(12 items)
Restored this trunk that originally bought for parts. I had to remake the tray which did n't show any signs of having lids ( no raised center or end pieces and no traces of any original overs or canvas/cloth reinforcement/attachments. I installed a lock plate from salvaged parts collection and replaced some of the upper back portion of the wood the hinges are attached to. I used salvaged wood from another "parts" trunk. All of the paper lining was intentionally "aged" by using a personal mixture of tea and coffee and light Fruit-wood stain, to maintain an original aged look. The lithograph and decorative paper were also intentionally aged to match. The leather handles are new too, but I aged them as well, they are made from laminated belt leather. I don't like to repair/preserve or restore old trunks and make them look new. I strive and desire to preserve as much original material and patina, etc. Based on the style of original latches and materials, I believe this trunk is from the late 1890s.
No disrespect esegal, but you need to turn your pictures so the download in the right position they are very hard to look at sideways.