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1802 Carriage "Log" Trunk
This a very early American handmade trunk from shortly after the Revolutionary War. These round shaped trunks are sometimes called "Log" trunks, but I believe in their day they were called Carriage trunks. These were used on carriages and the early stagecoaches and were small because there wasn't a lot of room for luggage. They went to a lot of trouble to make these round, but that was "the style" of that time. It may have started because it was easier to carry small round trunks under your arm if you had to carry it around, or it may have just been fashionable. This is a beautiful and complete example and these are very hard to find complete and in such good condition. The handmade iron and brass lock has a working key. The heavy forged iron handles are in the shape of a heart. The leather trim has been replaced like the original, with the fancy scalloped edging design. The interior was lined with a newspaper (which was also a common practice at that time) and this one has The Middlebury Mercury, from Middlebury Vermont, dated 1802. That's 204 years old folks! You can still read the news of 1802, even the "Foreign Intelligence" section. The paper lining is of course quite worn but has been carefully cleaned and treated so that the trunk may be used for storing your valuables, photos, papers or whatever. The trunk is a museum type piece and quite a conversation piece. The wood is in excellent condition and finished with a smooth satin finish, a medium pine color. The trunk is most likely made of fir or pine. The bottom is very sound and solid and a single board. The trunk measures 24" wide, 11 1/2" tall and 13" deep. Own a real piece of American history.
Price: $395 plus $20 shipping in the U.S.
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