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1940s Vulcanized US Air Force Ships Trunk Box Table Pedestal Retail Display

About the Item

Sold separately so please specify which one you would like, the lighter more worn box or the darker less worn one. These are both identical vulcanized fiber cartage trunks with brass or steel cornering/edging. The top lid comes off, and there are bolts around inside edge that can be used to bolt the top on from the exterior for shipping. Could be used as a very authentic piece of decor/pedestal/table. L 33 x D 18 x H 15 7/8 in. The lighter version is loosing some of the fiber covering, so you can see the plywood core in some areas. The darker version is less patinated but much cleaner example.
  • Similar to:
    Globe Wernicke (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.88 in (40.34 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Natural Fiber,Plywood,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Cleaned and Waxed. These are stable, and strong. The lighter version is loosing some of the outer fiber covering on outside and one inside panel, so you can see the plywood core in some areas,.
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985735039882

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