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Stunning "Re-created" Oak Slat Trunk, ca. 1870's-1880's
Style
I am proud to showcase an extraordinary oak slat trunk with a fabulous
interior that has been carefully re-built by master cabinetmaker and
craftsman, John Head. Using a rare original Excelsior slat trunk, circa
1870’s – 1880’s as the model, John used authentic antique trunk hardware
items, plus new oak slats and other parts, to skillfully produce a
masterpiece that rivals the Victorian era “high grade” Excelsior trunks.
Every detail of this trunk reveals the high quality materials and
workmanship and many hours of time devoted to making a fine “work of art”
that is sure to become a limited edition collector’s item. I have thoroughly
inspected this unique trunk and give it my seal of approval in regards to
quality and workmanship. The trunk measures 23 inches tall, by 32 inches
wide, by 20 inches deep. This trunk has been made using the following
genuine antique parts: working Yale lock and key, two front catches, bottom
rollers, hinges, handle holders, slat braces, and corner bumpers. The rest
of the parts including exterior slats, sheet metal, and handles are
reproduced like the originals. The trunk is constructed just like the 120
year old models, with solid oak slats attached over a thick pine base, sheet
metal edging and bottom, iron lid banding, with an interior tray which is
totally fabric covered. The trunk has been finished with several coats of
very durable, water resistant gloss Minwax tung oil varnish.
The wonderful interior was designed after the fashionable trunks of the
1870’s period, which has a lift out tray with center covered hat or shoe
compartment, and two glove or accessories compartments in the lid. John has
included his own trunk makers’ label in the lid, as did the trunk makers of
the 1800’s. A beautiful Victorian style burgundy fabric was chosen to line
the entire interior. There are authentic style leather lifters for the
compartment lids with small brass hinges. The trunk is very strong and heavy
due to all of the extra wood that an average trunk did not have. The thick
leather handles are beautifully shaped and dyed to look as authentic as
possible. There are three strong hinges for the lid, and over 850 brass
tacks adorning the trunk. This is a beautiful collector’s item which has
many practical uses.
Oak slat trunks are considered by most trunk collectors and restorers to be
the rarest, highest quality, and most sought after trunks. They were made by
a few trunk companies during the late 1800’s, with the most famous being the
Excelsior Trunk Company. Most trunks were covered with either canvas type
fabric, leather, metal, or paper. Over the last 35 years I have seen a
variety of shapes and sizes of slat trunks, but very few compared to all
other trunk styles. The value of these trunks have increased quickly over
the last few years as collectors are trying to find slat trunks for their
own homes. I believe that the highest grade and rarer trunks such as this
will continue to increase in value faster than the common style trunks.
Please review the pictures and feel free to send any questions that you may
have. More pictures can be sent if necessary. This trunk is very heavy, so
we recommend picking it up rather than shipping. Delivery can be arranged
within 100 miles of Nashville or to the Atlanta area for a reasonable fee.
If shipping is required, it can be specially packed and sent by FedEx Ground
or Greyhound Express. The rate will be determined by your location, but
would probably range from around $100 to $120, so please check with us for
details.
NOTE: Special orders can be taken for a "Custom" Antique Style Slat Trunk
such as this. Just about any size and design can be re-built using antique
parts and wood slats made of oak, cherry, hickory or other woods. Please
contact us by phone for more information and pricing.
Price: $2,975 plus shipping cost
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