Old trunks

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Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

Hello Friends! Hopefully all my north east readers are staying warm and cozy. We just experienced the biggest snowstorm in history here in Lancaster, PA. We are supposed to stay off the roads so I have been getting a ton of stuff done around the house including t

Unique Vintage Steamer Trunk

The very first project we ever took on was an old trunk that we stumbled upon at my uncle’s house. Looking back, it was somewhat of a turning point for us. Prior to this, we had wandered thro…

Quite an innovation, this metal clad/wood strapped curved top not only offered a little more storage space, it meant it had to be placed on the top of the stack, reducing the likelihood of damage. Lining the interior of the trunk is a fashion illustration. Stamped brass decorate fittings and hasps. Charming. No interior drawers. Missing leather strap. Cleaned and reconditioned with Wise Owl Furniture Salve. No alterations were made. Original condition. Missing leather strap on one side

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancestor George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

Would anyone know the value of these old steamer trunks. My father worked for a moving company years ago. That is how we acquired them. They have been in family home garage for over 55 years.

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