antique furniture: trunks

Antique trunks are large packing case or box that clasps shut, used as luggage or for storage.

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  Large Victorian Brass-Bound Camphorwood Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870, exhibition quality, brass-bound camphorwood trunk of generous proportions. The solid top with central brass plaque and brass quarter brackets, and flush brass lifting handles to the front. The lid with 4 large hinges,...

  £2,250.00

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  English Hand Made Leather Jewellery Box

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an absolutely stunning new handmade leather jewellery box. It is made from high quality leather in a tan shade and the interior is finished in mushroom coloured velvet. There is a useful mirror...

  £135.00

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• Early 20th Century leather bound ex army trunk

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  A fabulous early 20th century leather bound ex army trunk with brass straps and corners, copper studs and brass carrying handles on the sides, the trunk opens to reveal a nice dark blue lined interior,...

  £1,700.00

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• Unusual Dome Top Cabin Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900, unusual dome top cabin trunk in a mixture of straps, brass studs and canvas. The dome top opens to a wallpaper lined interior, with clasps and original lock to the front and lifting...

  £225.00

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• American Dome Top Travel Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Dated 1878, rare American dome-top travel trunk. With pine frame with over-lapping timber straps and metal straps, and faux crocodile skin decorations made from pressed metal. The interior with original lined lid with paper decoration,...

  £900.00

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• George III Leather and Brassbound Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1800, late George III leather and brass bound trunk. Of rectangular form with close nail decoration and iron swing handles. Stock No.28963

  £900.00

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• Antique Cartridge Case, English, Sporting Trunk, WT Hancock, London, Victorian

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.6332

  This is an antique cartridge case. An English, leather-bound canvas personal sporting trunk by W.T. Hancock of London, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890. 

  • A fascinating Victorian past-time piece
  • Displays a desirable aged patina
  • Olive coloured canvas over wooden frame in good order
  • Stout, leather-bound trim provides strength and contrast

  • Secured by working latch, key absent
  • Original brass looped, leather carry handle
  • Dressed with heavy, brass corners
  • Braced to the rear with leather straps for added durability

  • Interior replete with four cartridge compartments
  • Compartment measures a generous 6.5cm (2.5") wide
  • Complete with original sales label for W.T. Hancock and Co. of London
  • Lid lined in rich, emerald green baize

  This is a delightful antique cartridge case for the sporting Victorian. Well suited to modern accoutrements, delivered polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 33cm (13'')
  Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
  Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

  Compartment Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')
  Compartment Depth: 20cm (7.75'')
  Compartment Height: 11cm (4.25'')

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  Antique Cartridge Case, English, Sporting Trunk, WT Hancock, London, Victorian

  £895.00

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• Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.6361

  This is an antique merchant's trunk. An English, metal bound, ebonised pine tool chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890. 

  • Displays a desirable aged patina and weathering
  • Metal bound and riveted for strength over quality, ebonised pine
  • Iron loop handles to either end aid carrying

  • Working lock with brass escutcheon, key present
  • Gothic revival style key enhanced with charming Half Crown coin
  • Decorative brass studs add further visual appeal

  This is a fascinating antique merchant's trunk. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 70cm (27.5'')
  Max Depth: 37cm (14.5'')
  Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')

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  Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian

  £745.00

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• Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, Circa 1930

  london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.6331

  This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. 

  • Displays a desirable aged patina
  • Painted black finish over iron shows weathering commensurate with age
  • Bronze monogram to the lid - reading AFB 1934
    
    
  • Lid opens through 180-degrees for ease of access
  • Shield-shape lock escutcheons numbered as 201 and 206 - keys absent
  • Adorned with flush-fitting drop handles to each side

  This is an appealing vintage Art Deco deed box. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')
  Max Depth: 27cm (10.75'')
  Max Height: 26cm (10.25'')

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  Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, Circa 1930

  £885.00

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• Camphorwood and Brass Military Kist

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870, Victorian camphorwood and brass bound military kist. In rectangular shape with brass quarter brackets and a small brass to the centre, with military style handle to the front and similar brass escutcheons. Inside...

  £900.00

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• George III Leather and Brass Blanket Box

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1790, George III leather and brass bound blanket box or kist. With leather cover, cast brass close studded top and canted corners with metal brackets to the top. The metal brackets continue to the...

  £875.00

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• Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870, Victorian campaign trunk in figured, solid camphor wood, with brass corners and strapping, cast brass carrying handles, inset campaign handle to the lid and brass escutcheon. The interior has a folding brass stay...

  £890.00

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• Anglo-Chinese Camphorwood Campaign Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880, Victorian Anglo-Chinese solid camphorwood campaign trunk. The lifting lid with rounded, brass-mounted corners and an inset military handle is over the brassbound trunk. There are cast brass carrying handles to the sides and...

  £890.00

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• Victorian Oak Silver Trunk or Ships Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1850, Victorian golden figured oak silver or ships trunk with extensive steel strapping and banding indicating it was used to store valuables. With twin steel handles on both sides and steel locking mechanism. Stock...

  £750.00

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• Victorian Steel Bound Ash Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860, Victorian steel bound ash silver trunk, in a figured golden ash with steel strapping, corners and original carrying handles. The top opening to a removable fitted tray exposing a fitted interior. Stock No.27998

  £590.00

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• Large Stamped 1930s Fibre Fifty Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1930s, unusual and rare large trunk stamped Fibre Fifty Trunk. With a series of clasps, overlapping clasps and locking arms to the front for locking the trunk, it is metal bound (held in place...

  £550.00

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• Antique Chinese Teak Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900, antique Chinese teak trunk. The top in figured teak has a deep lid and to the sides are large brass loop carrying handles. To the front is a characteristic Chinese lock with a...

  £875.00

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• George IV Travelling Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1820, Chinese Export travelling trunk with the retailers label (inside) of M Cleghorn and Co., 100 George St, Edinburgh. The hardwood trunk is covered by patinated dark leather with ornate brass studding and brass...

  £950.00

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• Brass Bound Camphor Wood Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1850, brass bound camphor wood trunk or kist. The top has brass quarter brackets and a small blank brass plaque in the centre, and to the front is a military style handle. Opening to...

  £700.00

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• Chinese Hardwood Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Late 1900s, Chinese hardwood trunk. The rectangular hinged top has a deep fielded, panelled and central circular carving of Chinese motifs and a deep frieze with an engraved lock. The circular carvings and fielded panels...

  £650.00

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• Mid Victorian Teak Ship Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880, Anglo-Indian mid Victorian teak ships trunk. With unusual block and rope carrying handles to the sides, rectangular brass escutcheon and a brass English lock. Stock No.25508

  £690.00

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• Large Oak Trunk or Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1700, large oak trunk. With a plank top with rounded mouldings opening to reveal a panelled interior with two candle drawers. The front has five fielded panels in elaborate mouldings with similar panelling on...

  £1,250.00

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• Chinese Burr Wood and Camphor Kist or Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1850, Chinese burr wood and camphor lined kist or trunk. With fielded panel in the centre in shape of a butterfly, with burr wood inlay and smaller butterflies in burr wood to the sides....

  £1,875.00

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• Colonial Teak Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1850, neat sized colonial teak trunk. With lovely rich colour and original patina it has its original brass strapping all round. There is a shaped escutcheon and a shaped name plate on top labelled...

  £750.00

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• Solid Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880, rare solid camphor wood travelling trunk. This large-sized brass-bound trunk was likely made in Honk Kong, and has its original carrying handles. It is in excellent condition, and has a warm colour. A...

  £1,490.00

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