Item #T109

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Here is one of the most beautiful, large brass bound Jenny Lind trunks we have ever had. It dates from the 1850's to 1860's when Jenny Lind was so popular that a number of items were named after her, including a town in California. The large brass banded "figure eight" style such as this type are very hard to find. This trunk measures 32" wide by 19" tall by 20" deep at the widest point. It has an wonderful shape and five brass bands attached with large brass "buttons". The brass has been cleaned and all of the brass buttons are original, no repro replacements. Jenny Lind trunks were named after the Swedish singer who toured the U.S. in the early 1850's with P.T. Barnum. Known as the "Swedish Nightingale" she is said to have had a trunk like this one with her and they became all the rage for several years. The leather handles and straps have been replaced with new heavy leather and the straps can be buckled closed. The fancy brass lock plate has a keyhole cover that moves, and the original lock still works well. An old key is included which works with the lock. The bottom is thick solid wood covered with painted metal and is in excellent, clean condition. The two wood slats on the base of the trunk were replaced with thick wood slats like the originals due to some deterioration. The trunk is made of dark pine with a very smooth hand rubbed finish. There are a couple cracks as with most trunks, but nothing that really detracts from it's beauty. The interior is all fabric lined with an old fashioned floral print and there is an interesting Victorian style picture in the lid. The lift out wooden tray with fabric covering makes the trunk even more useful. This is a very sturdy trunk, quite attractive, interesting, and ready to use anywhere in your home. This is a true collector's item and conversation piece. Some have called this style a "Saratoga" trunk, but my research shows that the Saratoga trunk came along later based on large round top trunks used at the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. resort town. This trunk is definitely a pre-Civil War or Civil War period item. The purchaser will receive a surprise bonus item related to the history of this trunk! Please let us know if you have any questions or want more pictures.

Price: $1650 plus $50 shipping by FedEx Ground in the U.S. (ask about rates to other areas)