Antique and Vintage Trunks

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Comment by J. T. Bkins on April 4, 2009 at 3:11pm

Oralei ,"Trunks" were made in many shapes and sizes and from various materials. In my opinion cedar chest should belong here, too? Otherwise you end up getting categories spread out too,far? But that is my opinion. It just sounds like part of the "group" to me.

Comment by Artorable on April 4, 2009 at 2:49pm

I have a question. Will this group include things like cedar chest, or chest in general? Perhaps any storage item with a hinged lid? What does everyone think? If no, Where do I post those things? Thanks

Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on April 1, 2009 at 6:22pm

Thanks Craig, Dianne

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on April 1, 2009 at 6:03pm

Dianne, I would consider the blue piece photoed a trunk, a crate would be a 1 time shipping unit, this one has a hasp for reuse and lock a crate usually was nailed shut.
Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium
http://www.b-c-e.biz

Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on April 1, 2009 at 3:08pm

When is a trunk a trunk and not a crate or box....is the picture below a trunk?

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on April 1, 2009 at 12:59pm

Barbara, trunks are a little different, they use a special soft nail you have to drive partly thru the box, bend over, drive the rest of the way thru and bend over the balance and stick the point into the wood.
Remember there are lots of trunks around. if this one does not talk to you or say's I have lots of work to be done on me no problem, just pass as their will be another.
Craig

Comment by Artorable on April 1, 2009 at 1:01am

I've heard kitty litter will absorb much of the odor. Still need to test it, but makes a little sense.

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on March 31, 2009 at 9:48pm

just like in the fridge, absorb smells, or Kitty litter with the oder absorbing

the bottom can be replaced, is it the inside paper that is flaking off if that no problem, just strip the paper off and replace it with some new fresh victorian prints & borders, the more problems the more work and talent it takes to restore a trunk.
Craig Phillips

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on March 31, 2009 at 6:03pm

Barbara, the other question is it a wood trunk or a metal trunk?
Craig

Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on March 31, 2009 at 6:03pm

Barbara,
the musty odor, mostly can be taken care of in some nice bright sunshine. and baking soda,

pieces flaking off not good ((Where is the parts flaking off at the bottom, the back? where??)).

loose hinge depends on how handy you are, can be tightned,

the missing hinge we carry several different ones, check out our web site a few more are available.

Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium
http://www.b-c-e.biz

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