Leather Carpet Steamer Trunk

However a true steamer trunk is a low profile trunk no more than about 14 high but can be small or large in length.

Leather carpet steamer trunk.

This old antique chest had been used by my husband s great grandparents as they traveled back and forth between italy and staten island. We have all the parts to restore or build an antique steamer trunk. Hartmann tourobe vintage 1940 s leather wardrobe steamer trunk suitcase. Like a house you don t want to buy a trunk with bad bones.

If your trunk is over a 100 years old most will need a screw or too to secure a loose edge. Make offer hartmann tourobe vintage 1940 s leather wardrobe steamer trunk suitcase. Leather trunk handles end loops nails antique leather trunk handles end caps nails steamer trunk handles end brackets nails antique trunk nails sold in 24 lot 1 long steel. The original shipping labels and owner identification are intact but the leather is brittle peeling and in some spots totally gone.

How to thrift a vintage steamer trunk. I too have seen the term steamer used incorrectly. History of a steamer trunk. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.

The size requirement was one the steamship company s imposed. 95 0 37 item free shipping. Antique rudolph rudolph berlin germany steamer trunk leather travel case rare. The multiple trips between new york and europe took a toll on this wooden chest leaving evidence of its history as well as making it that much more important to be restored.

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If the wood is decaying with obvious mold or water damage it s time to move on. However it shouldn t be falling apart. Natural 8 3 4 premium leather trunk handle chest steamer antique box vintage old replacement furnitureknowledge. Favorite add to trunk handle end cap antique fish scale stamped steel cap style trunk handle loop anniesdownhomestore.

Many times people will call a wardrobe trunk a steamer. Leather trunk handles end loops nails antique leather trunk handles end caps nails steamer trunk handles end brackets nails antique trunk nails sold in 24 lot 1 long. Browse our selection of steamer trunk handles straps latches corners hinges and more. The project steamer trunk has very thin black leather over the wood.

Antique steamer trunk clean fancy vintage victorian flat top chest w key c1890. About half of all people call any trunk a steamer trunk.