Antique Dome-Top Steamer Trunk with Canvas Wrap and Interior Tray

Description :
This antique dome-top steamer trunk features a rugged construction wrapped in dark green canvas and reinforced with black metal brackets and solid hardwood slats. The curved lid design—preferred for discouraging stacking during travel—indicates this piece was likely used for personal effects. It includes ornate embossed hardware such as lock plates, latches, and corner guards, all riveted into place. Inside, the trunk retains its original lift-out tray and linen-style lining, which shows wear consistent with late 19th-century use. With its handsome proportions and travel-worn character, this trunk is well-suited for restoration, decor, or functional vintage storage.

Era:
Circa 1890–1910

Style:
Victorian American Travel / Industrial Romance

Technique:
Canvas wrap over wood carcass, dome-top wood ribbing, riveted tin trim, pressed metal hardware, removable tray construction

Tools Used:
Rivet press, canvas stretcher, hand plane, lock punch tool, bending jig

History:
Dome-top trunks like this were prized for individual travel, discouraging stacking by porters and often reserved for valuables or garments.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown – typical of large-scale American trunk makers in the late 19th century

Measurements:
34 ¼" L x 22" W x 22 ¼" H

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 45–55 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
40" L x 27" W x 27" H

Music:
Classic ragtime or parlor waltzes – suited to the golden age of steamer travel

Item Number : P14780

Category : Trunks

Brand : UK