Antique Mechanical Steamer Trunk ca 1880s -1890s - This rare trunk was used on nationwide train trips by the owner's Great Grandfather including on his Honeymoon! Charming trunk with beautiful Victorian prints of people & fashions that are surrounded by decorative designs. They are inside the Trunk on the lids of various storage compartments. We have never seen a Trunk that mechanically opens up like this one does. Opens and closes like an accordion with side metal hinge hardware. During its opening or closing - it looks like " A trunk inside a Trunk " ! It retains its center leather handle. Two side leather handles ( as is typical with 100+ year old trunks ) have worn off from use. Incredible metal locking escutcheons (3), metal strapping and metal decorative accents. Wood strapping, metal bottom, metal casters on the bottom, metal covered surface - one of four wheels missing. Take note of the original leather document pouches! WOW! Plus has some travel train stickers on the sides (some partially worn ):
One trip sticker reads: American Railway Express Co, Inc, Newark, NJ Oct 25, (18)'95. Value $1000.
Another sticker reads: American Railways Express Co, Inc Poughkeepsie, NY.
Consistent with age and use.
35 inches " x 20 inches " x 25 inches "
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 5/13, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Pick Up Dates:
SATURDAY 5/13/2023 from 11:30am til 5:00pm.
NO EXCEPTIONS. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP DURING ALLOTTED PICK UP HOURS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE PICK UP TIMES, SEND A FAMILY MEMBER or FRIEND WITH YOUR INVOICE.
This Home has a 1-Lane driveway so we will be manning the Entrance and directing access the best we can for you. We appreciate your understanding and patience during the Pick Up days. The street the house is on does not allow for parking but we will show you the side street only 2 houses down where you can park in a cue and await the Driveway Attendant' s "Come Forward". If it is a small item you won- you can also walk from the nearby side street and be handed your winnings. The address will be given in your post auction Invoice.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES FOR PICK-UP:
• Winning Bidders must bring help if required for carrying large/ heavy items (ESPECIALLY LARGE FURNITURE) & please bring your own proper packaging materials (boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, furniture blankets, etc) if needed for pickup- especially for china, porcelain figurines & glassware.
• Packing, Moving & Transporting of your items will NOT BE PROVIDED upon pickup.
*Please DO NOT arrive prior to the designated Pick Up times on the day of Items Pick-Up.
Any questions? Please contact...
AUCTION MANAGER:
Ernie Taddei ~ 203-535-7385 ~ erniet1212@sbcglobal.net
Ernie Taddei | (203) 535-7385 | erniet1212@sbcglobal.net
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