Circa 1940
$500
Includes Shipping
A nice circa 1940 wardrobe trunk that when new was not top of the line. However, since that time, it
has been kept in very good condition, and today, displays wonderfully. The outside has been well
cleaned and placed under a light finish. There are scuffs and scratches and minor wear but nothing
bad at all. The primary color is sort of an olive and the trim is brown. As we were able to just clean
up and rework what was already there, the small details such as the large brass plated nails
securing the trim for example are still visible. More of an original look because that is what it is.
Latch works perfectly but the outside lock is not functional. I was however able to fit the interior
drawer lock with a working key and it functions effortlessly. The original leather handle was just in
too good a condition to warrant replacing and the bottom of this trunk is in just as good a condition
as the top.
The inside back and areas other then the drawer facings are covered in a patterned paper. Sort of a
flower pattern but not really and I believe you guys could pull off owning it without too much
trouble. The drawer facing and flip top area is covered in a gold colored thin vinyl. The gold vinyl is
pretty much tip top other than being less vibrant than when new. The patterned paper has darkened
some on the side with the hangers and lighter behind the drawers where less air got to it. Just
normal aging and I cleaned it myself. I believe there are 8 hangers of various types, the adjustable
bar to snug in your hanging clothes, the shoe box, and a locking rod to secure all the drawers when
transporting. On the locking rod, you put it in place and then lock the top drawer which secures all
the drawers. You need not use it and can just set it aside so someone will find it 50 years from now
and say "what the heck did this go to?".
The measurements are 40"H X 20.75"L X 21.5"W and this one is a bit smaller and lighter than most
of the wardrobe trunks.
Typically there is hanging bag over the hanger side that ends just above the shoe box. When you
want to get to the hangers, you just flipped this over the top. Sure this one had one just don't see
any traces of it. I'll take the 5 small screws out and install some material. Probably not going to sew
in a big zipper like they had but will seam the edges and weight the bottom. Probably will be
brownish, tan or something less then white unless you catch me before I do it and have a
suggestion that would work for you.
It is a nice looking, very clean and usable trunk with no odors.
drawer or in them. Some
fading or loss of pattern on
the flower paper but clean and
intact
