19th Century Domed Travel Trunk in Wood, Brass, and Leather

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A travel trunk with a domed lid, dating from the second half of the 19th century. The frame is made … Read more A travel trunk with a domed lid, dating from the second half of the 19th century. The frame is made of light wood reinforced with horizontally nailed strips of dark wood.

it features gilt brass corner fittings, riveted thick black leather trim, and protective feet at the lower corners. The front is fitted with two brass key locks with a folding locking mechanism—both keys and locks are functional. It has black wrought iron side carrying handles, and the original key, suspended by a string, is still in place. The interior has been restored and is fully lined with a floral paper in pastel shades (pink, orange, blue, and green on a white background). The exterior shows a patina of age with marks and scratches consistent with its age. Overall, it is in very good condition after restoration.

dimensions: w. 100 cm × d. 55 cm × h. 65 cm. Weight: 15 kg. See less