Scottish Trunk By James Craig & Co.
Scottish Trunk By James Craig & Co.
A black oilcloth on softwood Trunk by James Craig & Co.
The trunk has a leather trim to the lid edge to form a waterproof seal when closed and iron carrying handles. The top and the front of the trunk have four rows each of large brass, flat headed studs which would separate the trunk from others when stacked and afford some protection. There is also a row of brass domed studs that run along the front edge of the lid. The trunk has a brass hasp lock to secure it. The interior is lined in blue and white striped paper and there are support bars for a missing tray.
The maker's label is to the lid interior and is surrounded by a fancy star design made out of red braid fixed with dome headed studs. The oval label states 'James Craig & Co. Saddlers & Harness Makers, Trunks, Portmanteaus, Whips, Spurs etc. 38 School Hill, Aberdeen'.
The trunk is a useful size and interesting for its Scottish maker based in a busy seafaring town. Circa 1885.
Dimensions:
Circa 1885
Oilcloth on Softwood
Scotland
James Craig & Co.
ScottishTrunk
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