Stallman Flat Top Steamer Trunk Antique Chest,Key&Tray

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Nice Refinished Frank A. Stallman Brand Flat Top Steamer Trunk With Working Signed Brass Lock With Key, Original Manufacturer's Label, and Interior Divided Tray is a nice looking refinished flat top steamer trunk from the late 1800's to around 1900. It is considered a flat top, although t is a very, very slight arch to the top, hardly noticeable even in the side view picture. This trunk comes with the trunk maker's label on the inside which reads, "Frank A. Stallman Manufacturer of Stallman's Dresser Trunk Theatrical and Commercial Work 31 & 33 W. Spring St., Columbus, O." . This trunk also has the original signed brass working lock. It is signed, "F.A. Stallman Columbus Ohio". This beautiful trunk is made up of pine or poplar base wood with oak or ash outer slat boards. The wood has been prepared and finished with three coats of polyurethane. T are some typical beauty marks in the wood. These include some older nicks and dings in various places along with some stress cracks. This trunk maker did a nice job of running two metal bands up the front and across the top. By doing so, it gives the trunk a nice sectioned wood appearance. The side handles were missing and have been replaced with black leather straps. The front latches are cast iron, pretty nice looking, and have been painted in gold leaf. They do work properly. As mentioned, this trunk has the original textured brass lock signed, "Stallman". We have matched up a key that DOES activate the lock. The upper lock receiving plate is not brass and has been painted in black and gold leaf. Look at the close up picture of the signed lock and you will see the textured finish that we have semi polished. The rest of the metal components on this trunk are not brass and have been painted in black and gold leaf. This trunk has a nice array of hardware and would look nice as a storage chest for clothing or blankets in the bedroom near the foot of the bed. are the trunk's measurements: from left to right across the front is 32 1/2 inches, from floor to top is 23 1/2 inches, and from front edge to back edge is 20 1/2 inches. Going to the inside, this trunk comes with the original divided tray. We have removed the paper lining from the tray and interior wood, making sure to keep the trunk maker's label intact on the underside of the top. The interior is in pretty clean condition considering the age of the trunk. We did install a new lid stay since the original one was missing. The interior and tray have received two coats of topcoat. The underside of this trunk is in pretty good condition. It still has the four factory metal casters in place. We have finished the bottom of this trunk to make it overall cleaner for placement anyw inside your home. This would be a wonderful gift, especially for anyone who enjoys collecting refinished furniture pieces for the house. Please spend some time reading some of our extensive positive feedbacks. We have been offering beautiful trunks for over 8 years on ebay. We have well over 1000 positive feedbacks from happy customers. To conclude, this trunk has some nice features which are not obtainable on all of the trunks we offer. These include the signed brass working lock, the original divided interior tray, and the trunk maker's label of origin. We hope the new owner will use this trunk for a lifetime and pass it down to the next generation. If you have any questions, please e mail me. Buyer to pay actual shipping. E mail me for a quote. If you want to check the shipping yourself at the UPS website, my zip code is 16652, they will be brought to the customer counter, and the shipping weight packaged is around 59 pounds. You will also need to add the dimensions packaged which will be approximately 36x25x22. Item will be sent out upon receipt and clearing of payment. Local buyers are welcome to pick this trunk up. Thanks and read more

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