Birch Construction - Padlock With Key
Circa 1910
SOLD
At 36"L X 24"H X 21"W this is a large curved top trunk from around 1910 or so. While it was built
with a slight curve, I believe this one supported a good size TV for a couple teens through the 70's
and 80's, and as such, it is pretty much a flat top these days. Sort of the long board bends easier
than a short board thing. 20 years of a good size TV put the sway in this one, which makes it flat
since it was curved to start. It is constructed of what appears to be solid birch or something similar
other than pine. Not a perfect trunk in that there is a crack across the lid and another on the back
which are stress cracks and there are some chunks on the top missing from what appears to have
been a nail pulling in removal of the of the original strap keepers. No decay, just minor trauma along
the way, sounds bad, looks nicer. All hardware is original other than the lock was missing when
found. Sort of has that rustic look about it so I installed an old oversized hasp and working padlock
in its place. A key is included. All other exterior hardware is original, the latches work great, opens
and shuts like new, and the slat clamps are quite pronounced with fresh paint.
The inside is finished wood and there is a ton of storage space in this large trunk.
