Antique Military Army Trunk with Original Labels Joseph Conan Military Tailor
A very unique Military Trunk with excellent provenance - Orignal label of Tailor and Owners name still intact. The trunk maker's label :
Joseph Conan, Military Tailor, 4 Dawson Street, Dublin. Research has shown that Joseph Conan Tailor was a registered business in Dawson Street in 1862 - please see the last photo. This makes the trunk possibly 159 years old. The label is hand-drawn and not printed which also helps to date the trunk. The trunk lid above the hand-drawn label has an embossed Celtic stamp. This is a military tailor and therefore a military trunk which belonged to : Harold R Greene Esq. Brass name plaque on the front of the trunk.This trunk will appeal to military collectors and interior designers. It has brilliant functionality today for display and storage purposes.
Condition: Great antique condition, some wear commensurate with age and use - beautiful patina.
Weight : 7.6kg
Length : 610mm/ 61 cm / 24inches
Height : 240mm/ 24cm / 9.5 inches
Width : 300mm / 30cm / 12 inches** due to weight and size - it will be shipped by courier - Ireland and the UK.
Footnote :
Antique or vintage items have been used and as most antique dealers would say "PRE-LOVED", they will show signs of wear which is commensurate with age. Now this will appeal to some as it authenticates its age.
I will always try to list all faults found with each object to the best of my ability and photos form part of the illustrative narrative.
All vintage used items are sold "as is" . If in doubt please ask questions before you make your purchase, I am always happy to answer and send additional photos if required.
Each Item will be very carefully protected and carefully packaged and shipped within 2 business days sfrom Ireland after payment has been cleared.
We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases, contact us!