Early 20thC Metal Bound & Zinc Lined Pine Steamer Trunk

Early 20thC Metal Bound & Zinc Lined Pine Steamer Trunk

A great zinc-lined pine steamer trunk, metal bound and with the original cast iron drop-handles at either end on metal plates, in good condition with various labels and passenger forwarding addresses that testify to at least two colonial voyages, including Bibby Line labels from the agent Carson Cumberbatch in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) for the MV/SS Staffordshire, sailing to London; the Staffordshire was in service from 1929-58 but the trunk is earlier, as may be confirmed by other passenger details, that have been painted over, for a voyage on SS Belerophon (1906-47) to Port Swettenham in Malaysia. Whether you use this marvellous and immensely practical trunk as a coffee table or purely for storage, it will always remind you of its fascinating history and fully deserve the flattering attention it will surely attract from your guests.

External Length 91.5cm x Width 51cm (36" x 20") & Height 46.5cm (18.25")
Internal Length 83.5cm x Width 44cm (33" x 17.25") & Height 42cm (16.5")

This is a period item from the early 20thC and has been used on at least two long voyages as well as its more recent incarnation, so you may expect wear & tear commensurate with age but, otherwise, it's in good, clean & sound condition and ready to use in your home.

DELIVERY:

DELIVERY COSTS FOR THIS ITEM WILL VARY, DEPENDING ON THE BUYER'S LOCATION AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SELLING PRICE OF THE ITEM.

I will deliver this item myself for £15 only within a 25 mile radius of Brackley in Northamptonshire, £35 only within a radius of 26-50 miles or up to £75 only within a radius of 51-100 miles. Where possible, I will quote at commercial rates for distances over 100 miles or try www.shiply.com for couriers with part loads but, in all cases where you are considering a purchase, please let me have your PostCode so I may confirm the delivery cost. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect the item yourself.

I am open to enquiries from outside the UK and I can arrange shipment to the USA & Europe. However, please bear in mind that shipping costs may be prohibitive and will include my own expenses.

PAYMENT:

I accept payment by PayPal but generally I prefer Cash upon Delivery/Collection.

VIEWING:

This item may be viewed, by appointment, at Brackley in Northamptonshire, UK.

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