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19th Century English Hand-Painted Traveling Trunk

$2,200
£1,673
€1,929.73
CA$3,081.80
A$3,449.14
CHF 1,800.99
MX$42,079.71
NOK 22,861.20
SEK 21,693.87
DKK 14,410.29
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About the Item

Whimsical and richly detailed, this English traveling trunk from the 19th century features hand-painted decoration in the form of a stately brick façade with painted windows, columns, and a central red door. Retaining its original iron side handles and lined interior, the trunk’s charming trompe-l’œil design evokes the elegance of Georgian architecture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charlottesville, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10538245923542

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