This is an Incredible Saratoga Grade Trunk.
While there is some controversy over the definition of a Saratoga
Trunk, we think the definition of a high grade, round top, metal
trunk, made attractively and built strong identifies this trunk
well. This trunk Defines the 'Saratoga'grade trunk! This trunk has
numerous hardwood slats to protect the body of this trunk and on
every end of these beautiful hardwood slats are decorative cast iron
end caps, corners and handle caps, some are embossed with initials
and others such as the handle caps are just decorative. This is
truly a example of the highest quality of trunks of its day. The
slight use of tin on the edges is all original and in very good
shape. This trunk is covered in Embossed Leather with only the
original wear and tear. The lock on this wonderful high dome
trunk is quite a fancy brass Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. 'New Monitor' lock with a patent date of
Oct. 2,1883 from New Britain, Conn. These were generally in use
until the 1910's. This is a
wonderful example of a large Saratoga Grade trunk. We date this lock
to be in the 1883 to 1910 period. The interior is original
including the document pouch and original label. There is no tray or
key .Dimensions 33"L X 20"W X 27"H