Antique Trunks [Paperback]

Pat Morse (Author), Linda Edelstein (Author), Paul Pat Morse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2003

- More than 400 detailed photographs and prices for nearly 200 years of popular trunk styles- Includes an archive of original and restored trunk makers' labels, Victorian prints, and trunk maker advertisements- Provides a special section on the anatomy of a trunk and a glossary of terms

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About the Author

Involved in the antique business for more than 30 years-- restoring, refinishing, and repairing antique trunks--Pat Morse and Linda Edelstein have written a number of articles on antiques and collectibles, including trunks, fountain pens, and more. Pat and Linda have teamed up before to publish a book on trunks, and together they now operate The Trunk Shop in Barrington, New Hampshire, formerly located in Portsmouth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873496469
• ISBN-13: 978-0873496469
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Classic!, January 2, 2004

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M. Barr (Providence, RI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique Trunks (Paperback)

A treasure trove on this fascinating subject, the informative text, beautiful photos, and handsome lay-out, combine to make this tome invaluable. This well-researched work paints a portrait of a young and eager nation moving on. Whether you're a serious collector or a casual consumer, this exquisite book will chronicle for you the unique industry of American trunk making. The dozens of color photos bring the past to life. Looks great on the coffee table too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Old Trunk, Indeed!, April 12, 2008

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Don Bistrow "Glass Man, Trunk Man" (Eastern Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique Trunks (Paperback)

I have restored, refinished and sold many antique and vintage trunks. A big part of my success has been "Antique Trunks" because of the excellent historical background, trunk information and pictures.

Identification, values and years are sometimes difficult to determine but Linda and Paul offer a guide that in most cases will help you whittle down to insightful information about your trunk or trunks you wish to purchase.

This well laid out book offers a guide to parts and sections of a trunk, old fashioned Victorian labels, manufacturers complete with locations and addresses, locks, handles, hasps, tips for basic refinishing and restoration.

The guide helps in the identification process in particular because it provides date ranges related to specific designs used in specific time periods.

Besides written information and photographs one section offers diagrams of trunks styles related to patents from years past.

This book is soft cover with a complete glossy finish and will serve you well in most endeavors concerning a by gone era of steamer trunks and the modern era of bringing them back to life and usefulness. Enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, January 21, 2012

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Dee R. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Antique Trunks (Paperback)

Bought this book for my father whose hobby is refinishing old antique trunks - a must for any one taking the time to be authentic in this craft. Highly recommended for its photos and much needed hints to repair a lost art.