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Flat top trunk

By billiebryant, 26 September, 2023
Description

I found this trunk... it shows its age for sure. The locks say PAT JUL 972 and the Hardware on top says PAT MAR 188 I believe. There is a picture on the inside of the lid (mostly blue) of a picture of a little girl and flowers, looks as if she saluting another picture. Also is looks as if there's a shelf missing from inside. The side handles are not complete, both locks (not middle) DO work. There's all 4 wheels in tact underneath.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood and metal
Distinguishing marks
PAT MAR 188
PAT JUL 972
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
22"height X 32"width X 17.6 "
Date Period
1800
Weight
40lbs
For Sale?
Yes
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Lovejoy

1 year 10 months ago

These steamer trunks tend to…

These steamer trunks tend to date from the last quarter of the 19th Century (1875-1900), their flat top design allowed them to be stacked in train baggage cars and ship's holds. Values for them in the rough currently is weak, generally under $50.00.

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