Stahl Restorations...World Class Antiques

                                                              CLIENT TESTIMONIAL'S 

 **Susan Hilifiger

**The Chairman of the Augusta national golf club also president & CEO of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games 

 A very satisfied client 

**Ernie Romero attorney,Wisconsin 

 Bryan Stahl gave me the white glove service . He was pleasant,friendly,courteous,and prompt in arriving on time.he is excellent at replying to text's and email's his inside delivery went very smoothly. super careful with all details. He was not only on time but he wanted to deliver it right away! I loved that about him the furniture came wrapped up as he put it "as if it were explosives" if you are looking for quality fine furniture look no further. Bryan is the right choice for you. he is an expert at what he does and a true professional dedicated to his passion in fulfilling your furniture needs. you can always rely on him . It was an amazing experience A+++ LOVE IT!!!!! 

 **Tom Clark ,New York

 Hi Bryan, We got our piano bench and it looks great with our piano. Its even nicer than we thought. Appreciate the thoughtful and careful packing couldn't break a carton of eggs as well as you wrapped it. Just perfect all around. Hope we can keep in touch. I have an old piano stool I might want to have restored Looks like your the man Thank you again Bryan for all your help.

 **Joyce,Illinois 

 Hi Bryan It was so nice meeting you this morning. The piece is beautiful, i am still in awe. Thank you so much for the impeccable delivery as well. I would like to visit your show room sometime soon To see what other goodie's you have (: Thanks again 

**Rachel Bruneman, Illinois 

 I love its so much! Thanks for everything. It is gorgeous and exactly What I was looking for. 

 **Rob & Corinna D'costa,Illinois 

 Thank you for sending your Business cards & the note . The dresser looks great,it was a pleasure meeting you and your children. I would not hesitate to Recommend your services ,and We will be sure to keep an Eye on your Ebay store!

World Class Antique Chest

My client Ebay member "condor361".... had this to say after buying a 1920's cedar chest I restored...."Beyond perfect service" & "The chest is really, really great, a job well done"

PROVENANCE: I acquired this from an antique dealer in “antique city” Nebraska. Inside the chest was an envelope addressed to Matthew Kallhoff, signed by his mother Deb Kallhoff.

Dated August 9, 1993. Deb had lived on a farm in Comstock, Nebraska. Her neighbors were Clayton & Virgie Shepperd. She became close friends of the Shepperds.

Upon the passing of Virgie in 1992, Deb bought this chest from the Shepperds as a memory of Virgie, about 1 year after she bought it Deb gave it to her son Matthew. Almost 30 years later I found it in an antique store & knew it would look amazing restored!

I restored this child’s immigrant trunk/chest to a world class level

Spectacular natural grain patterns & colors...amazing & beautiful!!

CIVIL WAR ERA CHEST

Circa 1865-1885

This will look great anywhere you decide to place it, I think at the foot of a bed, near a fireplace, in an entryway or in a living room are some great choices.

It’s small footprint gives you many options!!

I guarantee it will get rave reviews from all who lay eyes upon it, no doubt a conversation piece

Original steam bent wood lift handles on each end

The iron mortised lock is original & works beautifully with a period antique key I fit to the lock!!

The solid brass keyhole I custom made

The lid opens & closes perfectly, hinges are original but they have been repositioned. Lid has 2 brass over steel chains so it can remain open hands free!!

 The character marks and graining of the wood is spectacular!The rustic knots, splits. nicks, dings and imperfections & patina give it tremendous beauty & historical charm

This chest was covered in a thick muddy brown paint including all the beautiful hardware(paint was not original)

I removed all the ugly brown paint knowing this chest was going to look fantastic when it was properly restored!!

hand restored the finish including the backside of the chest using many coats of hand rubbed varnish to preserve, protect and showcase the incredible beauty of the wood!

The tin straps & tin stars are great original detais

There is age related shrinkage gaps in the floor of the chest, I made no attempt to restore them, they are totally stable

I restored the entire chest to museum quality respecting its history, character, structure, integrity and primitive beauty consistent with any fine antique 

The papering inside the chest is original, of course it is rather fragile, I left it in place, I think it adds much historic charm.

The small leather strap(used to lift the lid)& Buffalo nickel concho/medallions I installed to replace the missing parts

The removable tray/drawer is original

Acquire this chest & join my worldwide clients who love historic antiques, fine craftsmanship & artistic restoration by a master craftsman, you will love this wonderful treasure found in this child’s immigrant trunk!!

Simply a wonderful historic American chest

All the best, Bryan                 

Dimensions(inches)

Long...28”

Wide...15”

High...16”

Inside dimensions (inches)

Long...26”

Wide...14”

Lower portion high…10”

Add 3” to inside height if you include the dome lid

UNITED STATES SHIPPING:

The quoted flat rate shipping cost is only for the Lower 48 continental United States, for all other destinations contact me for a shipping quote before you purchase

FOR THE ULTIMATE SHIPPING PROTECTION I MADE A CUSTOM CRATE/WOOD BOX & this will ship on a pallet to your curbside location

YOU WILL NEED A NUMBER 2 (MEDIUM SIZE) PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE THE SCREWS FROM THE LID TO ACCESS THE BLANKET WRAPPED CHEST !!