ANTIQUE IRON BOUND OAK SILVER TRUNK  CA 1897 by Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh, Scotland   DIMENSIONS  35” L x  22 1/2” D x 25” H PRICE $975.00 SHIPPING by our antique delivery service $250.00   Presented is a antique iron bound silver storage trunk that was made in England at the end of the 19th Century by Wilson & Sharp of 139 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. They were active from 1895 to 1915. The trunk has a dome top and is bound in iron with two iron handles at each end. It has four trays that are lined with suede with named cutouts for service of 36 place settings of silver. There is a lower section that is designed to house large serving pieces such as platters and tea and coffee pots. With the exception of two age cracks it remains in exceptional condition with a nice patina of age. For the last 35 or more years it has been in a private collection.   APPRAISALS: Two appraisals were made by certified appraisers as part of an over all insurance appraisal in which this was one of numerous items. The one in 1984 valued it at approximately $1100.00 and in 1995, a different appraiser assigned a $2200.00 value. Both were accepted by the insurance carrier.           First tray place settings for 36            Maker's name plate Ca 1897          Bottom area for serving pieces           Four suede lined trays  MARKINGS: As Part of lock Marked: Warranted, Secure, 6, Lever on four lines then over on right Made in Great Britain on two lines                                          Maker’s Plate:   Wilson & Sharp Silversmiths 139 Princess St. Edinburgh   Original Owner’s Plate on front: C.F.Y                                        Right end iron handles   DIMENSIONS: Outside    35” L x  22 1/2” D x 25” H Top shelf  33“ L x 20“ D   Weight  Estimated            80 pounds   CONDITION: The trunk is in excellent condition and only has a few age cracks, one on the top and the other on the front. There is some paint loss  on the iron work in many places. The suede liners shows some dust and wear. The varnish has a rich, golden patina. The bare, inside wood shows as new.                                   Iron bound back OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within five days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if the error is due to our fault.  SHIPPING: The trunk is too large to ship using customary means and arrangements must be made either to pick it up or have it delivered using our antique delivery service. This will cost $250.00 plus insurance. International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Buy this antique iron bound silver service storage trunk. It is an exceptional addition for that special collection. Copyright 2010 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved