Antique Victorain Wood Banded Leather Nailhead Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Description

Victorian Era Flat Top Steamer Trunk or Chest. Made from wood and leather with nailhead accents, brass hardware and divided clothing insert. The side of the trunk labeled B.T.R., Mrs. A.H. Vanderwerken, New York., and Detroit Michigan. Great for storage or use as a coffee table.

Steamer trunks, also known as cabin trunks or traveling trunks, were originally used as luggage for extended trips by steamship, train, or stagecoach or for taking to boarding school. Many were quite elaborate inside and out. Steamer trunks have a distinguishing curved or barrel top and can weigh as much as 100 pounds. Today, they are used as furniture or storage.

Trunks have been used around the world for thousands of years. The small, flat-topped trunk, we see in use today were popular during the Victorian era and were used primarily for storage. They were usually made of pine and covered in decorative material or leather.

Condition

Wear and distressing from age and use, marking / scuffing / finish loss, rust / oxidation, no key, dryrotting to leather.

Dimensions

31" x 20" x 22"h