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    Posted 3 years ago

    trunkman
    (149 items)

    A lovely zinc covered trunk from the 1870’s. Unique front latches that have no mechanisms…
    Nice to come across one of these rare pieces of craftsmanship.

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    Comments

    1. Drill Drill, 3 years ago
      Thanks for the post. A really wonderful Zinc Trunk T-man, those latches were part of a major federal lawsuit Cowell vs. Sessions. Sessions held the C.A Taylor latch patents and asserted that Cowell (who was assigned J.C. Locke's latch patent) infringed on his patents.
      Below is a link;

      https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F/0017/0017.f.0450.html
    2. trunkman trunkman, 3 years ago
      That’s great info Drill! The latches are an unusual design so I can imagine one would have difficulty defending any variation. First time I’ve seen them. Thanks for the like and great comment. I haven’t been keeping track much lately as few trunks that meet my criteria are showing up as of late… of course I’m getting fairly picky being over my capacity!!
    3. myoldkyhome myoldkyhome, 3 years ago
      Great zinc trunk! I’ve only ever seen maybe two zinc trunks and never seen latches like this. Great find!
    4. trunkman trunkman, 3 years ago
      Thanks so much myoldkyhome for the comment! I come across these from time to time, usually the same style as another one I have listed. I was delighted to see this different model and style and unique latches..
    5. Drill Drill, 3 years ago
      Hey T- man ,I knew it was in that mess of patents I have. Happy holidays to you and family.

      https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/9d/4c/1b/3fd0cd0f57dc14/USRE8520-drawings-page-1.png
    6. trunkman trunkman, 3 years ago
      Thanks for the updated info Drill... amazing how you locate this -- much appreciated!!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Such an outstanding zinc covered trunk T-man!! I've never been able to come across a zinc covered.
    8. trunkman trunkman, 3 years ago
      Thanks so much Js… appreciate the comment! Interestingly enough I come across zinc trunks on occasion here in Quebec… usually a style that seems common around here — one I posted as my first. A lot of times they are painted so there are certain styles of these that are a tip off. This one however is fairly unique.

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