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Cunard Line Steel Traveling Trunk 19thc
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

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Cunard Line Steel Traveling Trunk 19thc

19th century
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CUNARD LINE STEEL TRAVELING TRUNK Late 19th Century

Made by Jones Brothers & Co., Wolverhampton & London. Exterior under yellow faux-grain paint. Ribbed lid. Iron bail handles at sides. Lock marked "Cunard Rr 1304 Jones Bros. & Co. W. Hampton". Interior painted red. Retains three Jones Brothers & Co. labels on interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Steel Travelling Trunk to the 19th Century.

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SA1202403
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
CUNARD LINE STEEL TRAVELING TRUNK Late 19th Century

Made by Jones Brothers & Co., Wolverhampton & London. Exterior under yellow faux-grain paint. Ribbed lid. Iron bail handles at sides. Lock marked "Cunard Rr 1304 Jones Bros. & Co. W. Hampton". Interior painted red. Retains three Jones Brothers & Co. labels on interior.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Steel Travelling Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202403
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch.

Cunard Line Steel Traveling Trunk 19thc

Archive II A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XV
Archive XVI A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XVI
Archive XVII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XVII
Archive XVIII A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch. View XVIII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Location: At Mo Tighe, Chapel House Grounds, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5SZ, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch.
CUNARD Line Steel Traveling Trunk 19thC
Ref: SA1202403
A nineteenth-century ochre-painted steel travelling trunk featuring a corrugated domed lid and a stamped brass Cunard latch.
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Victorian steel travelling trunks were developed during the late nineteenth century to withstand the rigorous demands of steamship and transatlantic ocean liner travel. These robust containers protected personal belongings from rough handling, damp ocean conditions, and fire risks during extended voyages.

These trunks were primarily manufactured from heavy-gauge sheet steel or iron, reinforced with metal strapping and rivets. Hardware such as hinges, handles, and lock plates were commonly made from brass or iron, while the exterior metal was often painted or scumbled with a faux-woodgrain finish.

Authentic period trunks feature heavy riveted metal construction, stamped or engraved hardware displaying historic shipping line or manufacturer names, and traditional lock systems. Visible signs of age include oxidation on unpainted metal, minor surface indentation, and original painted faux-grain finishes.

An antique metal trunk functions effectively as a statement coffee table, a storage footstool, or a blanket box placed at the foot of a bed. Its utilitarian aesthetic complements both industrial lofts and traditional country house interiors, offering functional storage alongside historical character.

Clean painted metal surfaces gently using a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly to prevent moisture retention. Apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax to bare metal and brass components to protect against rust and tarnish, avoiding abrasive polishes that could strip original paintwork.
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