antique trunks

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Posted by d33d33

15 years ago

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Description its a brown trunk. looks like leather... has black metal outlining around the locks n on the corners and edges. label says "William Bal Newark N.J Spec1198 Contract 4-25-1917 Philadepot"

Category American Furniture

Medium Leather and metal locks

Distinguishing marks WILLIAM BAL NEWARK N.J. SPEC1198 CONTRACT4-25-17 PHILADEPOT

Condition Fair

Size and dimensions of this item Medium

Date Period 1917

Weight 10-20lbs

History i bought it from a garage sale a lady passed away n they sold off all her stuff. that i know of its from 1917 n was made before/during/ or after WWI.

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Price Paid (If known) $10

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