Early 19th Century Primative American Grain Painted Trunk With Rose Head Nails

Description

Beautifully preserved grain painted trunk in yellow ochre and ox blood red.
9" high bracket feet with dovetailed box truck. 2 board top with a beveled edge fits perfectly. With forged iron lock and hinges attached with rose head nails. This dates the piece to be earlier then 1881. I think this dates it back to 1835 and the painted date was added when passed down to a family member, maybe as a wedding trunk. Bottom of trunk show 1"", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" thick boards planed with curved blade.
The right front foot shows the paint has worn off over the years. Maybe the family dog laid at that end of trunk.
No key. Very clean inside with original candle till.
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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some ware which gives it it's charm.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Iron, Paint, Pine

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some ware which gives it it's charm.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

27.5 x 47 x 24 in

Early 19th Century Primative American Grain Painted Trunk With Rose Head Nails

Lot 0013

Estimate $800-$2,030

Oct 3, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT

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$400

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