Antique Metal Storage Trunk
This antique metal storage trunk is a sturdy, rectangular box with a hinged lid and a front-mounted latch. It is offered as a practical piece of storage with a traditional character suited to collectors of older utilitarian pieces.
The trunk has a plain, box-form body finished in a dark brown tone, with a flat top and a raised metal lip along the lid. The front is fitted with a metal latch and hasp mounted on a lock plate. The corners and edges are formed in metal, giving the piece a robust, workmanlike appearance.
Condition and Collector Interest
The trunk shows considerable wear consistent with its age and use. The metal surface is heavily rusted and marked, with scuffs, stains and areas of surface corrosion across the lid and front panel. The original dark finish is largely worn away in places, and the latch hardware shows signs of age.
Its honest, unrestored state will appeal to collectors of original, untouched storage pieces and to those interested in industrial or rustic décor. The solid form and visible patina may suit buyers seeking a characterful storage piece for a workshop, hallway or home interior.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
