Description: A trunk is one of the finest gifts you can give a loved one, because a trunk is an heirloom gift which is passed on to several generations Size is 32x18x22 Exceptional Quality It has been refinished by a Trunk Restoration Professional who has personally refinished over 1500 trunks. 20 years That's Experience! New thick Black leather handles were added and it has its original Hardware. The Outside canvas was taken off and clean then,we sand, added 3 coats of poly, Sanded in between each coat for a smooth surface. 4 oak slats on top 1 front and back.The inside was stripped, scrubbed clean. It has a lid stays to hold the lid open securely when open. It has it Originally Corbin Brass Lock & Key & wood tray .This trunk is a solid. Below is a bit of history on the Barnard Brothers Trunk Company, I spent many hours of research at my local library, Barnard Brothers Trunk & Traveling Bag Co Main Street, Worcester, Mass. Hirams Barnard he is the youngest of the 2 brothers. Eldest brother was Franks Barnard who started the company.Frank & Hirams Barnard was a manufacturer of trunks and Leather Goods.They were born in Worcester, MA in 1843. They were the sons of Cyrus and Joanna Barnard They had a common School Education and Hirams was barley of age when he and his brother engaged in the manufacture of trunks and leather goods in this city under the firm F. E. Barnard & co earliest listing in a directory was 1872.In Later years after Franks passing it became Barnard Brothers & Co.He was a active member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Modest, Hardworking, Energetic and Enterprising Business man.He Built up a Solid Business and is well know for his High Quality Trunks. He ran the company alone until his death on Aug 30,1915 In the directories the company remained in his name until 1920 then ran by his widow Mabel Barnard. She ran it until 1927 Rem to OrleansI will only Shipped USA(48 US States Only) Shipped by Fed Ex Ground Service Pack well & Insured * Thank you for Viewing my auction. Please feel free to email any question i will reply promptly. There are so many great uses for a antique trunk storage to hold all your treasures. In front of your bed to hold your Blanket, Winter/Summer clothes(Tip when storing clothes/ Fabrics add a Cedar Sachet),Books & magazines.Hold your collectibles( French Dolls,Clothes,Heirlooms,Valuables,Money(I had a NY city buy a trunk and use it to hold donation for a charity event), To fill any empty wall or corner. Goes great with a Western decor,Victorian, Ranch,Country-To Distressed rustic shabby chic decor.There are so many great uses, the possibilities are endless........... Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list.
Price: 449.5 USD
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-23T17:40:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Handle Finish: Brass
Material: Wood
Year Manufactured: 1800
Item Length: 32 in
Brand: Lock & Lock
Type: Steamer Trunk
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 22 in
Style: Antique
Theme: Coffee
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Finish: Solid Wood
Handle Material: Wood
Item Width: 18
