American Steamer Trunk with Slat-Top and Iron Hardware, Late 19th Century

Item Details

This late 19th-century American steamer trunk features a classic slat-top design constructed from solid wood planks reinforced with vertical and horizontal iron banding. The exterior is adorned with heavy cast iron hardware, including ornate foliate-style brackets and reinforced corner guards that provided structural integrity for transatlantic travel. A central circular lock plate is flanked by two heavy-duty iron hasps, while the sides retain their original leather carrying handles secured by metal mounts. The interior reveals a natural wood finish with a removable wooden tray, suggesting the original canvas or paper lining has been professionally stripped. This piece serves as a significant example of Victorian-era industrial luggage design, showcasing the transition from purely functional storage to decorative household furniture.

Condition

- overall with various scratches, marks, nicks, abrasions, restoration and wear consistent with age and use; possible repaired and replaced elements; rust and oxidation; dry rot to leather; wood splits; finish wear.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGT20373