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Tacked Frontier Trunk
Decorated frontier trunk identified to J.C. Wardrop who was born in South Carlonia about 1811-12. Died in Texas in 1888. His initials J.C.W. in tacks on top of trunk and his name on the bottom. Approximately 11 inches in height by 24 ½ inches in width. Fair condition showing losses of hasp to lock and damaged and loss to the thin tanned hide covering over handmade wood interior. Appears to have been made on the western frontier. Trunks like this were prized by Native American Indians who pulled the tacks and used them on decorations on guns, tomahawks and other items. There’s a wonderful patina to the brass tacks. A bargain of $399.
Decorated frontier trunk identified to J.C. Wardrop who was born in South Carlonia about 1811-12. Died in Texas in 1888. His initials J.C.W. in tacks on top of trunk and his name on the bottom. Approximately 11 inches in height by 24 ½ inches in width. Fair condition showing losses of hasp to lock and damaged and loss to the thin tanned hide covering over handmade wood interior. Appears to have been made on the western frontier. Trunks like this were prized by Native American Indians who pulled the tacks and used them on decorations on guns, tomahawks and other items. There’s a wonderful patina to the brass tacks. A bargain of $399.
Decorated frontier trunk identified to J.C. Wardrop who was born in South Carlonia about 1811-12. Died in Texas in 1888. His initials J.C.W. in tacks on top of trunk and his name on the bottom. Approximately 11 inches in height by 24 ½ inches in width. Fair condition showing losses of hasp to lock and damaged and loss to the thin tanned hide covering over handmade wood interior. Appears to have been made on the western frontier. Trunks like this were prized by Native American Indians who pulled the tacks and used them on decorations on guns, tomahawks and other items. There’s a wonderful patina to the brass tacks. A bargain of $399.