A RARE ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, LEATHER TRUNK FOR BOAT/STEAMSHIP, STAGECOACH, OR TRAIN, TRAVELING.  IT IS LEATHER OVER WOOD WITH A TIN BOTTOM AND FOUR IRON ROLLERS/WHEELS.  IT IS CIRCA 1850-1900.  ONE END SHOWS THE STENCILED NAME OF A PREVIOUS OWNER AND THE ADDRESS: "LAKESIDE, WISC." WHICH IS LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERN WISCONSIN SHORELINE OF LAKE SUPERIOR.  THE EXTERIOR LEATHER IS INTRICATELY HANDTOOLED WITH ARTWORK DEPICTING GEOMETRICAL DESIGNS.  THE LEATHER IS FASTENED WITH NUMEROUS BRASS STUDS, OR TACKS.  IT HAS THE ORIGINAL BRASS HASP AND LOCK---BUT---THE KEY IS MISSING.  THE INTERIOR OF THIS TRUNK HAS THE ORIGINAL FABRIC LINING AND A LIFT-OUT TRAY WITH CUT-OUT HANDLES. 

CONDITION REPORT:  THIS PIECE HAS ITS ORIGINAL, NATURAL FINISH WHICH SHOWS EVIDENCE OF ITS AGE---SCRATCHES, STAINS, DISCOLORATION, ETC.   ONE LEATHER HANDLE IS MISSING.  ONE OF THE LEATHER STRAPS IS DETERIORATED AND THE END IS MISSING.  THE EDGES SHOW WEAR.  THIS ANTIQUE LEATHER TRAVELERS TRUNK MEASURES 32 INCHES LONG; 18 1/2 INCHES WIDE; AND 18 INCHES HIGH.   

 A VERY FINE, RARE EXAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL, LEATHER STEAMER/BOAT, STAGECOACH, OR TRAIN TRAVELERS TRUNK, THAT SHOWS GREAT WARMTH, BEAUTY AND AGE IN ITS COLOR.  A VERSATILE DECORATOR ACCENT FOR HOME OR OFFICE.  GREAT FOR THE TIMBER, LOG, RANCH, COUNTRY HOME, OR CABIN!  GREAT TO USE WITH DOLLS, BEARS, TOYS, OR STORAGE OF SMALLS!  OUTSTANDING TO USE AS A BACKDROP FOR FASHION, ART, HISTORICAL, TRAVEL DISPLAYS, AND/OR ADVERTISING!!! 

  FOR SPECIFIC SHIPPING DETAILS PLEASE EMAIL SELLER WITH ZIP OR POSTAL CODE.  THIS TRUNK IS TOO LARGE TO SHIP VIA USPS.  IT COULD BE SHIPPED VIA UPS GROUND SERVICE WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.  IT COULD BE PICKED UP AT SELLER'S LOCATION.  DELIVERY WITHIN A 300 +/- MILE RADIUS OF SELLER'S LOCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL FEE. 

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