Victorian Tin Trunk

19th century

Sold by witchantiques.com

Description

A good solid Late Victorian tin travelling trunk with a black lacquered finish and clasped beech protective strappings to all sides. Internally it has it's original coppered finish which is unusual. The hinges and leather straps are much later additions but ensure that it's original purpose is unaffected. There is still port of label for the Cunard Line with the printed name Dr W.S. CRAWFORD, SHIP SYLVAN CLASS - T SAILING FROM HALIFAX TO S'HAMPTON. EUROPEAN ADDRESS - 3 THE CROFT, PARK HILL EARLING W5. An unusual trunk with great character and a little history that could possibly be investigated in greater depth. Ideal as a decorative storage piece or coffee table. All very solid and ready to use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

33cm (12.99")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA809331

Dealers Internal Reference

B-341

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Description

A good solid Late Victorian tin travelling trunk with a black lacquered finish and clasped beech protective strappings to all sides. Internally it has it's original coppered finish which is unusual.

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The hinges and leather straps are much later additions but ensure that it's original purpose is unaffected.

witchantiques.com

There is still port of label for the Cunard Line with the printed name Dr W.S. CRAWFORD, SHIP SYLVAN CLASS - T SAILING FROM HALIFAX TO S'HAMPTON. EUROPEAN ADDRESS - 3 THE CROFT, PARK HILL EARLING W5. An unusual trunk with great character and a little history that could possibly be investigated in greater depth. Ideal as a decorative storage piece or coffee table. All very solid and ready to use.