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Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. Wilkes & Sons
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Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. Wilkes & Sons

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Made in the 1920s by T. WILKES & SONS, Trade mark

DRAYTONS WORKS -WOLVERHAMPTON - England

This trunk is in sound condition even after traveling thousands of miles.

It closes by means of sliding metal bar allowing to successively lock the three closing points, the trunk has 3 carrying handles and a padlock can be added to lock the trunk.

The trunk is 7” x 21” x 12.5”

NG129

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Steel Cabin Trunk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090442
Dealers Internal Reference
NG129
Description
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Made in the 1920s by T. WILKES & SONS, Trade mark

DRAYTONS WORKS -WOLVERHAMPTON - England

This trunk is in sound condition even after traveling thousands of miles.

“
It closes by means of sliding metal bar allowing to successively lock the three closing points, the trunk has 3 carrying handles and a padlock can be added to lock the trunk.
Elmgarden

The trunk is 7” x 21” x 12.5”

NG129

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Steel Cabin Trunk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090442
Dealers Internal Ref
NG129
Elmgarden
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A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk.
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Archive I A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk.

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. Wilkes & Sons

Archive II A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View II
Archive III A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View III
Archive IV A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View IV
Archive V A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View V
Archive VI A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View VI
Archive VII A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View VII
Archive VIII A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View VIII
Archive IX A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View IX
Archive X A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk. View X
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A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk.
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Ref: SA1090442
A small dark brown steel cabin trunk featuring three front metal latches, a central folding handle, and painted lettering reading Best Steel Cabin Trunk.
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FAQs

A steel cabin trunk is a compact metal storage container manufactured during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, specifically proportioned to fit under berths in ship cabins or train compartments.

These trunks were typically fabricated from pressed sheet steel or iron, reinforced with metal corner brackets, and fitted with heavy-duty drop handles and lever latches to endure long-distance travel.

Authentic examples feature period details such as makers marks or stencilled branding, rolled steel edges, riveted hardware, and genuine surface oxidisation acquired through age.

A metal trunk serves as an effective decorative accent on a sideboard, coffee table, or open shelving, providing structured storage while adding an industrial texture to the room.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry cloth and applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the oxidised metal finish and preserve original paintwork without stripping the patina.
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