Antique Dome Top Trunk Restoration
Alligator Pattern Metal Covering
Circa 1890's
Restoration For Our Friend Armando & Family
A medium size antique trunk with an alligator skin patterned metal covering and a fancy double
lock. We know this style lock was originally patented in 1871 but believe this one to be a little later
than that. Wood slats and everything had been painted black many years ago but overall it is in
sound shape. Armando requested the slat hardware be given a natural patina look, the slats given a
darker, aged oak color, and maybe a little cedar placed inside. We'll do our best to give this gator a
nice look before it continues it's journey to California.
The middle door of the inside compartment was missing and replaced and the a little cedar on the
inside bottom under the tray was installed to complete the work.
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