Description
Sold as-is; these are trunks that are currently in our barn, awaiting their turn on our operating table (aka work bench), What you see is what you get – please read the descriptions to be sure your trunk suits your needs. These sales are final, no returns, no refunds. If you purchase one of these trunks we’ll respond with a thank-you e-mail, and we’ll include a list of parts that your trunk would need; usually it’s a lid stay and a pair of handles, maybe a key for the lock if we can figure out which key is needed. No obligation, of course, we just want to help push the project along. Once you’ve decided parts/no parts we’ll pack it up and hand it off to UPS.
Currently available ‘As-Is’ trunks:
ASIS01 is a zinc clad common trunk from the 1880s, probably sold through the Sears or Wards catalog. Measures 33 by 21 and it’s 21 inches tall. $200, with 48 state USA shipping included,
ASIS02 is a Drucker trunk sold by Gimbel Brothers, in the 1890s, we think. 43 inches long by 22 inches wide (front to back) and 21 inches tall. $300, 48-state USA shipping included.
ASIS03 is a pair of doll trunks from the late 1800s. The larger one is 20 by 9 and 12 inches tall. Smaller one is 16 inches long by 10 inches wide by 11 inches tall. Sold as a set, get both for $200, with 48-state USA shipping included.
ASIS04 is a long wood box, hand made, that looks like you could store skis and poles or maybe firewood in it. 55 inches long by 18.5 inches wide by 19 inches tall. $350 and most of that will be claimed by UPS
ASIS05 is a leather covered trunk made by Meeks, a well-thought-of-name, about 1890. This one measures 34 by 20 and stands 23 inches tall. $500 for this one, 48 state shipping included, as this is a collectible piece.
ASIS06 is a sole leather trunk – yes, the same thick leather used as shoe soles in the mid-late 1800s. This one is 31 by 17 inches and 15 inches tall. $175 includes shipping to the 48 contiguous United States.
ASIS07 is another sole leather trunk, maker not known. Measures 27 inches by 15 by 15 inches. $125 includes shipping to the 48 contiguous United States.
ASIS08 made by Holmes on Tremont Street in Boston, mid-1800s. Measures 28 by 16 by 16 inches. $150, 48 state USA shipping included.
ASIS10 is a mid-sized leather covered trunk that is in rough condition. Measures 33 inches by 18 inches, and it’s 20 inches tall. ASIS10 is $100, 48-state USA shipping INCLUDED.
