T689: This hat trunk was purchased in Schoharie, NY and dates to an early Schoharie farmstead. It measures 22” W x17-1/2” D x 21” H. Originally covered in leather which has been removed, the entire trunk was cleaned, sanded, and polyurethaned. Some reddish coloring can be seen since the leather color seeped into the wood. The trim and hardware have been painted satin black and another coat of polyurethane was applied. The handles were replaced with Amish leather. It has its original leather lid lift.
T689: This hat trunk was purchased in Schoharie, NY and dates to an early Schoharie farmstead. It measures 22” W x17-1/2” D x 21” H. Originally covered in leather which has been removed, the entire trunk was cleaned, sanded, and polyurethaned. Some reddish coloring can be seen since the leather color seeped into the wood. The trim and hardware have been painted satin black and another coat of polyurethane was applied. The handles were replaced with Amish leather. It has its original leather lid lift.
The inside has been cleaned and sealed with an odor blocking primer. It has been lined with batting and a duck cloth lavender floral fabric.
Hat trunks were square shaped trunks that were popular in the 1860s to the 1890s. Today, they are mostly called "half-trunks". They were smaller and easier to carry, and could hold up to six hats or bonnets. Most were flat tops, but some had domed lids (which were very elegant). This trunk style was popular with Victorian women, hence antique trunk labels often calling this type a "ladies' trunk". Hat trunks generally sell for more than any other average trunk style because they are smaller and are rather rare to find. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trunk_(luggag
Excellent trunk to set alongside your favorite chair.
Very hard to find this style.
Nice size flat top trunk-- perfect size for a coffee table
Please use care when lifting this trunk by its original handles.
Nice trunk, great storage option. Different finish inside and out!
This Grecian design embossed tin dome trunk measures
29-1/2” wide x 16” wide x 19” high.
It has been sanded and rust inhibitor applied before being painted satin black followed by a coat of polyurethane. Gold paint was rubbed in the embossing. The handles have been replaced with Amish leather. There is no key available.
The inside has been stripped, cleaned and sealed with an odor blocking primer. It has been lined with fiberfill and a turquoise blue satin fabric and matching solid fabric.
Nice size low dome.
Jenny Lind trunks are becoming rarer to find and are some of the more valuable trunks today.
This would make a nice gift for a girl or boy – ideal for Barbie and her clothes, or matchbox cars!
SOLD
Excellent height for a coffee table with storage.
SOLD
Would make a nice addition to any room!
This is a perfect size trunk for a coffee table and is totally flat.
Available at Black Sheep Antiques, Delanson, NY
Great trunk for an ocean loving person.
This trunk is would make an excellent storage box for
special items and mementos.
Nice size flat top trunk-- perfect size for a coffee table