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    Posted 11 years ago

    trunkman
    (149 items)

    I was fortunate to come across this wonderful Martin Maier original trunk. Martin Maier was an immigrant to the US from Germany in the mid 1800's -- his trade then being a saddle maker. He went on to form a successful trunk company in Detroit. His highly crafted trunks bear his "M" or double "M" cast iron hardware. He is also well known for making high quality oak slat trunks. This trunk has 34 pieces marked with "M" and six across the the with double "M's". It is loaded with hardware, including cast iron fingering all around and his patented cast iron hinges. It also has a rare tin wheat pattern (Source Marvin "This Old Trunk"). Now I have to get to work refinishing it. Someone painted all the tin black so I have to restore its original look. I then need to take off the polyurethane finish on the wood slats and change it to a nice tung oil luster. This trunk has all of the high quality marks of a trunk, including a double cast iron lock and finger lifts and his "Star" motif on the handle clamps. It is a rare piece and I am delighted to have it move center stage in my collection.

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    Comments

    1. passion4trunks passion4trunks, 11 years ago
      It looks like they painted the hardware as well. This is a beautiful trunk and what a great find. I want to see what it looks like after the master is done.
    2. myoldkyhome myoldkyhome, 11 years ago
      Wow! That is an incredible trunk. What a great find. It's beautiful. I can't wait to see what it looks like when you are done.
    3. filmnet filmnet, 11 years ago
      What a beauty!!!!!
    4. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you for the love and nice comments filmnet myoldkyhome, mikelv85, passion4trunks, officialfuel, sarahoff, Moonstonelover21.
    5. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks ttomtucker for the love...
    6. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Aw, shucks eye...
    7. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      Beautiful!!!!
    8. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Sean === glad you like it!!!
    9. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love trunkingforfun!
    10. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love smiata...
    11. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks KathyKay for the love...
    12. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Well I did a bit of work to freshen this trunk up. Came out rather well. Thanks kerry10456 for the love.
    13. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks petey for the love...
    14. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 11 years ago
      my folks have one that looks very similar to this one.
    15. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank Signaholic, toolate2 and ho2cultcha for the love...
    16. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks longings for the love...
    17. Signaholic Signaholic, 11 years ago
      Hey Trunkman, can you look at my trunk and tell me anything about it?
      Thanks!
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/100808-humpback-trunk-need-to-know-the-era-ple?in=activity
    18. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love Aimathena...
    19. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love lundy...
    20. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love eye...
    21. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 11 years ago
      This is ideal. I want to send my wife North for a vacation but want to do it in style. I wonder if she would fit in this? Naturally I would send it C.O.D. with no return address. Hehehehe! If it is worthy of my wife it is certainly worthy of a love, thanks for sharing.
    22. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Too funny fhjr2 -- I will drill some holes in it just for a little more comfort! Thanks for the love.
    23. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks BennyCayey for the love...
    24. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love Vintage_Joe and Manikin...
    25. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you so much Phil -- I know you have a wonderful eye for quality and craftsmanship so coming from you it is a very nice compliment.
    26. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Moonstonelover21 for the love...
    27. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks sams2100 and tom61375 for the love.
    28. sams2100, 11 years ago
      I keep coming back to this one... its one of the most beautiful trunks I've seen. How did you manage to come by it? Find it at an estate sale or something?
    29. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Hi sams -- well a bit of a story on acquisition. I often troll the classifieds for unusual trunks. I saw this one listed as "An Old English Trunk". However it was in a city six hours away. Fortunately for me my brother-in-law happened to work on the same street at the second hand shop it was for sale at and he travelled to that city once a week on business -- he did me a favor and picked it up for me. I had to wait an excruciating week to contact the seller to set it up. I was actually prepared to drive the 12 hour round trip to get it -- that's what an addiction will do to you!
    30. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you miederman and pickrknows for the love...
    31. passion4trunks passion4trunks, 11 years ago
      I have never come a cross a trunk like this. If I did, I would have a heart attack, before I could ask how, much. Great find.
    32. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the nice comment passion4trunks -- I had heart palpitations waiting for the seller to contact me. I could not commit to the drive down to acquire it because I had no confirmation of it being available when I arrived. The brother-in-law option was a lucky development.
    33. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you debcut and Kimberly_M for the love...
    34. ZZeppelin, 11 years ago
      Trunkman, That is Beautiful.....You replied a year ago to my inquiry on a Trunk. Lol. I havent been back here to collectors weekly since. The Date on the Newspaper in trunk, is 1859. I am gentle when i put it in my truck & take it out.....But its probably best, that i stop giving 4x4 rides on the weekends....This Trunk here, really is "NICE!"
    35. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 11 years ago
      just lovely to look at.....makes my hump trunk look like crap lol
    36. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      ZZeppelin thanks for the nice comment. You have a trunk from 1859? -- awesome. I looked on your site and did not see it! I can't say that I give my trunks rides on the weekends but some of them do have names...LOL.
    37. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Roycroftbooksfromme1 for the fun comment. I must admit that once I brought this home a bunch of my other finds looked a lot less desirable. I pulled about five from my collection off my site and surrendered them to the public in exchange for hard currency. Have to thin the herd every now and again....
    38. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks inky, Radegunder, Roycroftbooksfromme1, JayHow, Jono, ZZeppelin, and JessTheNewbie for the love.
    39. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks MarioZ for the love....
    40. everydayssaturday, 11 years ago
      That is beautiful!....and a "double locker" to boot! I have been restoring antique trunks for 30 years and never seen one like yours...magnificent example.
    41. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks everydassatruday for the lovely comment and AzTom for the love. Always great to come across experienced trunkers with the passion...
    42. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks chevy59 for the love...
    43. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you Peterdrury and Thoscahaba for the love...
    44. Trunker, 11 years ago
      HOLLY COW...WOW.... BREATHTAKING....I don't know what else to say!!!!
    45. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the lovely comment Trunker,,,
      I think ole Martin threw everything he had on this one...
    46. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks farmlady for the love... (gee I hope my spouse doesn't take that out of context :) )
    47. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks trunker for the love...
    48. miKKoChristmas11 miKKoChristmas11, 11 years ago
      Wow, this is an amazing trunk. Too much craftsmanship to count as luggage. Makes one wonder what sort of status, or rather, what 'species' of object a trunk was. Did it serve as an item of "funiture", or was it merely for "transport"? Lovely!!!
    49. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      How nice miKKo to hear from you -- and thank you for the most lovely comment. I trust you are well and good. (missed hearing from you quite frankly) Yes this wonderful piece of craftsmanship was intended I believe to show status either as a piece of home decoration or as a clear symbol of stature while traveling -- first class of course -- to exotic destinations the world over. I am soooo glad you love it!
    50. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you mikko , Jono and fortapache for the love.
    51. miKKoChristmas11 miKKoChristmas11, 11 years ago
      Thank you very much, trunkman! I missed meeting you on CW and marveling over your loot and your craftsmanship! Hope all is well with you and yours, and that you all have a happy New Year's!!! Happy hunting in 2014! : ))
    52. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you vansyock24 and Sherwood Trunks for the love.
    53. LittleOneSmiling, 11 years ago
      I am so excited to have found this website and specifically your post! Beautiful !!!I have a trunk that belonged to my great-grandmother and have been searching and searching for info on it. I now know it is a Martin Maier because it is extremely similar to your trunk here. My trunk has an alligator pattern in the metal, otherwise nearly identical to your trunk. It is in pretty good condition and I am curious about refurbishing it. Would I be lowering the value by doing so? How important is having a tray inside (mine is missing, but appears to be constructed to accommodate one). How important is it to have the key for the lock (mine is missing)? How would I go about trying to find a key to fit the lock? Would you be able to direct me to some resources that may help me to restore it properly? I would consider myself a complete newby to a project of this sort, so any help provided will be greatly appreciated. I just may be the newest addict in this circle because I so love my trunk! Thanks to all that may post a reply.
    54. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      My precious LittleOneSmiling (your name calls forth sentiment). Please post several pictures of your Martin Maier Trunk so that many of us can make some comments and add bits of information. I have recently seen a Maier trunk with the alligator pattern, I believe it was on ebay, not too long ago. Your great grandmother gifted you with a special trunk. Once I see the picture of it I will be able to make suggestions for refinishing or refurbishing. It would have been nice of course to have the interior tray -- mine does not have it either. Also great to have a key, but most trunks do not. Not sure how to acquire one other than to bring it to a locksmith to figure out. We welcome you to Collectors Weekly, our newest trunk addict friend -- you are not alone...
    55. LittleOneSmiling, 11 years ago
      I will try to find someone tech saavy enough to get some decent pics to load up. My cell phone is tragically challenged in this area :) I'll be back with pics as soon as I can. Thank you for your quick reply. It is very encouraging.
    56. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      My pleasure -- looking forward to seeing your heirloom!
    57. Confused12345, 11 years ago
      Wow amazing trunk.!
    58. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you for your nice comment Confused12345... or was that 54321?
    59. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you trawls11 for the love...
    60. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Vanessa T for the love...
    61. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Trunker for the love....
    62. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks sarahoff for the love....
    63. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks Elizabethan for the love... very Shakesperean of you...
    64. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you moototwo56 for the love...
    65. Luca_db, 11 years ago
      wow what a beautiful piece ! :)
    66. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the lovely comment Luca_db...
    67. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thanks antiquerose for the love....
    68. chez, 11 years ago
      Can you help me? I have a similar trunk that I have inherited from my late father. I have no idea of where he got it , or even if it is worth something.....
      It is completely covered in a pressed patteren metal (unpainted) dome top and has a Corbin lock on front with leather side handles. It also has a tray inside.
      I would like to sell it but am unsure of its value!
    69. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Hi chez... I can only help you if you post a picture of it... others will comment as well. The trunk in this picture is rare -- does yours have "M's" on the hardware?
    70. trunkman trunkman, 11 years ago
      Thank you nittygritty1962 and pops52pops52 for the love.
    71. astralmind, 10 years ago
      Jaw dropping... Wow! Among the most beautiful trunks I have seen.

      It would look so nice in my living room hehe.

      Congrats on the outstanding find!
    72. clockerman clockerman, 10 years ago
      That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. How much does that trunk weigh? Gotta be 35-40 lbs empty. Very very nice .
    73. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you PhilDavidAlexanderMorris for the love...
    74. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks charmsomeone for the love...
    75. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks fortheloveofdog for the love....
    76. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you icollectglasandothervariousobjectsofinterest for the love... indubitably...
    77. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks clockerman for the love...
    78. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you Gaurdian for the love...
    79. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks Parkerhouse for the love...
    80. Maryenda, 10 years ago
      Absolutely stunning! Gobsmacked!
    81. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank Maryenda for the love...
    82. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you astralmind for the love...
    83. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you vetraio50 for the love...
    84. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks robij for the love...
    85. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks Ilikeart for the Iliketrunk....
    86. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      I did some work on the hardware and took off the rust... came out very nice.
    87. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you Vathis for the love...
    88. RussTenale RussTenale, 10 years ago
      Let me guess ... That fish in your profile picture jumped out of the river and right into your hands one Sunday morning on your weekly nature walk, the one you take before your Sunday afternoon curb search.
    89. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      LMAO!!!!!!!
    90. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Russ -- I had my son throw it to me so I could legitimately tell my wife I caught it while fishing....
    91. RussTenale RussTenale, 10 years ago
      Lol ... How did you get the fish to look at the camera and smile ?
    92. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thank you Peasejean55 for the love...
    93. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks for the love chilligirl and bistrodesign....
    94. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks ron1939 and passion4trunks for the love...
    95. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      That's absolutely INCREDIBLE trunkman!! Thank for sharing.
    96. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks jscott0363 and CindB for the love...
    97. trunkman trunkman, 10 years ago
      Thanks for the love PatSea.... :)
    98. trunkman trunkman, 9 years ago
      Thanks so much lndrozdenko and bjb5859 for the love...
    99. trunkman trunkman, 9 years ago
      Thanks Buckskin for the love...
    100. trunkman trunkman, 9 years ago
      Thanks Nicefice for the love...
    101. Celiene Celiene, 9 years ago
      Off-The-Charts GORGEOUS!
    102. trunkman trunkman, 9 years ago
      Celiene -- thanks for the awesome comment.... :)
    103. trunkman trunkman, 8 years ago
      Thanks kivatinitz and Destiny.Jennifer.g. for the loves...
    104. trunkman trunkman, 8 years ago
      Thanks buckethead for the love....
    105. randallbarbera randallbarbera, 8 years ago
      Hi Trunkman, Just came across this MM, WOW! You were on to the idea of totally silver before I did the Secor..and this one is a much superior piece, nice work! Is this just a hobby of yours?
    106. trunkman trunkman, 8 years ago
      Thanks randallbarbera, this is the second MM I have, still waiting to redo the black one listed a few weeks back. This is a total hobby for me -- have to sell the occasional one due to lack of space but really tinkering with them for fun and pleasure. This one really does stand out however -- totally loaded with hardware.
    107. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the loves lisali1919, Vintagefran, Blasmanis, greendog and bjb5859 !
    108. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the love AnnaB and Belvedere much appreciated.
    109. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks jackart and Caperkid for the loves..
    110. Im4anythingOld, 7 years ago
      Now that's some detailed trim. I would love to find one of these babies. Excellent job on the overall flavor!
    111. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the love im4anythingold...
    112. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the love gatekeeper!
    113. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Thanks for the love Giasole..
    114. Im4anythingOld, 7 years ago
      Holy cow trunkman it took me an hour to scroll to the bottom of this page...it must be a good trunk!! lol
    115. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Too funny! Yah it’s been around awhile... this one has over a thousand hits on Pinterest!
    116. trunkman trunkman, 7 years ago
      Actually picked up this beauty in Burlington!
    117. Im4anythingOld, 6 years ago
      That was quite the dive then for you I'll say. Well worth it though for sure, beautiful piece. I can understand a 1000 hits. Its a favorite of mine.
    118. BigD338 BigD338, 6 years ago
      I am brand new to the world of these wonderful old chests and want to buy and restore a few. As you are obviously the master, any resources/ articles you could point me towards? BTW this piece is one of the best I've seen!!
    119. trunkman trunkman, 6 years ago
      Wow! You are my 100th like !! Thanks so much for your kind words. Once you spend a bit more time on this site you will discover some true master’s of restoration whose sandals I am unworthy to untie. I just have fun and make it the way I like which requires minimal effort for the most part - and I like my trunks looking a bit worn. There is a collective knowledge on this site so post a project and we can all chip in on some aspect of repair restoration or refinish. My email is in my intro so feel free to drop me a note anytime. Thanks again and welcome to collectors weekly!
    120. NickinNZ, 5 years ago
      @trunkman - I have the exact same truck down here in New Zealand....wheat pattern and all! I also have the inner shelf and until 15 years ago had the key, however with care I can pick the lock. I inherited mine from my English Grandparents who told me it belonged to my Great Grandfather. He lived in the US for some time and purchased this trunk to move back to the UK. My Grandparents immigrated to NZ in the 70’s and as a child we were never to see inside it. Any more history about this particular trunk is greatly appreciated.
    121. trunkman trunkman, 5 years ago
      Awesome you have the same one... would love to see a pic... particularly of the interior tray. Wish I knew more about this one but other than what’s posted that’s about it. Hard to find much background on makers let alone specific trunks or styles of them. Thanks for letting me know the old girl has a twin sister!!
    122. NickinNZ, 5 years ago
      Just posted some pics
      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/270848-mm-secor-tin-trunk-in-nz
    123. Julie0121, 4 years ago
      Beautiful trunk. I have the same looking trunk but mine is not as ornate nor does it have the "M". It was passed down (?generations) but without a key and was accidentally locked by movers. I don't want to cut it open but have failed finding a key or locksmith. I recently visited locksmiths, antique stores, and architectural salvage store. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on opening. I really want to restore and again use my trunk.
    124. trunkman trunkman, 4 years ago
      Hmmm... that’s a bit of a dilemma for sure. Is there a serial number on the lock? Also you could post a pic of the trunk with a close up of the lock and ask is any members know where a key might be ascertained. Best of luck!
    125. Julie0121, 4 years ago
      Thank you trunkman. I decided to pry the lock brass cover up and the pin dislodged. It was then ease to opens with an old key with a flag. Once the brass is pushed back down it will be a little marred, I mean rustic, like the rest of the chest. There was no serial number or really any labels. Got a lot of comments from locksmiths to "pick the lock" unfortunately I can't seem to pick my way out of a paper bag. Can't wait to start my project.
    126. trunkman trunkman, 4 years ago
      Sounds like you are off to a good start.. make sure to let us see the results!
    127. Celiene Celiene, 4 years ago
      Trunkman is still here! My giant trunk is STILL in the shed. I am trying to liquidate tons of stuff! Maybe this summer I'll get to it!
    128. trunkman trunkman, 4 years ago
      Always good to have a project in hand... I’ve got one that’s been in the garage for four years waiting... waiting..

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