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Very Small Victorian Painted Trunk
Waterfall Antiques
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Very Small Victorian Painted Trunk

19th century
Description

An absolutely charming very small Victorian painted trunk. This wonderful little box, of identical form to the far more commonly seen larger versions, is comprised of a lift-up lid opening to reveal a simple general purpose storage interior. It retains all of its metal corner protectors, both original lifting handles, and it has a simple plinth base support. There is a working latch to keep the lid shut with no key. This enchanting Victorian trunk, with its original paint finish, dates from c.1890s.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Wooden Trunk to the 1890s.

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SA652589
Dealers Internal Reference
N24
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An absolutely charming very small Victorian painted trunk.
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This wonderful little box, of identical form to the far more commonly seen larger versions, is comprised of a lift-up lid opening to reveal a simple general purpose storage interior.
Waterfall Antiques

It retains all of its metal corner protectors, both original lifting handles, and it has a simple plinth base support. There is a working latch to keep the lid shut with no key. This enchanting Victorian trunk, with its original paint finish, dates from c.1890s.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Wooden Trunk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA652589
Dealers Internal Ref
N24
Waterfall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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A small Victorian wooden trunk featuring an ochre painted finish, dark iron corner brackets, side handles, and a hinged lid.
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Very Small Victorian Painted Trunk

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A small Victorian wooden trunk featuring an ochre painted finish, dark iron corner brackets, side handles, and a hinged lid.
Very small Victorian painted trunk
Ref: SA652589
A small Victorian wooden trunk featuring an ochre painted finish, dark iron corner brackets, side handles, and a hinged lid.
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Victorian painted trunks were utility storage boxes produced during the nineteenth century, typically crafted from softwoods like pine and finished with protective paint or stain.

These pieces were built from pine or deal timber, joined with dovetails or nail fixings, and fitted with iron corner brackets, drop handles, and locking latches.

Authentic nineteenth-century trunks show natural timber shrinkage, period-appropriate wear to paint layers, and hand-forged or early machine-stamped iron hardware.

A compact wooden trunk works effectively on a sideboard, coffee table, or shelf unit as a decorative accent and functional storage container.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and moisture, clean using a dry cloth, and apply clear beeswax occasionally to preserve the painted timber finish.
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