Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Style: Victorian
Technique: Crafted from a wooden base with applied decorative metal strapping and hardware. The exterior features printed paper or lithograph patterns simulating inlaid wood panels and geometric designs. The lock and hinges are made of hand-forged or stamped metal. The interior includes a colorful lithograph of two children, a typical decorative touch of the era.
Tools Used: Woodworking tools for shaping and assembling the trunk. Metalworking tools for creating the hardware and metal straps. Printing tools for the lithographed patterns and interior artwork.
History: These trunks were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s for travel and storage, often referred to as steamer trunks. The dome-top design was favored as it allowed for additional storage space and helped prevent other luggage from being stacked on top. The decorative interior lithograph suggests this piece was intended for personal use, likely by a middle- to upper-class family.
Manufacturer / Maker: No visible maker’s mark, but similar pieces were commonly produced by companies such as Haskell Brothers or Martin Maier Trunk Company during the Victorian period.
Item Number : P11718
Category : Home Decor & Furniture
Brand : UK
