T384 -- $75
This little box was purchased in Blenheim, NY. Wooden boxes were used for various purposes prior to the plastic bins that we have today. It is doubtful that it was ever used for travel since it doesn’t have the latches and construction a normal travel trunk would have. It measures 24” wide x 11” deep x 9-1/2” high. The original thin layer of black canvas was removed and the trunk has been sanded and finished with 2 coats of polyurethane. The color is the original patina of the wood and all of the tacks are original. The interesting handles are original. The latch is not original and has been added for ease in opening the box.
The inside has been stripped, cleaned and sealed with odor blocking shellac. It is lined with a taupe/rose cotton fabric.
Available at Settler's Block Antiques in Canajoharie.
T563-- $125
- This very old little trunk was purchased in Middleburgh, NY. It measures 18” W x 9” D x 9” H. Its size suggests it might have been used as a document box rather than a travel trunk.
- The trunk was originally covered in either deer or cow hide which has been removed. The trunk has been sanded, inside and out with two coats of polyurethane. The original hinges were leather and have been replaced. The trunk’s handles are replacement hand forged, heart shaped handles which are similar to the one original handle that was on the trunk.
- A six-page 1914 love letter has been decoupaged on the inside of the trunk.
Excellent little trunk to store treasures.