Large Vintage Metal Dome-Top Steamer Trunk - Storage Chest, Stage Prop, One Latch Missing, Used

Used / Pre-owned — heavily worn vintage condition. One of the two front closing latches is missing. Significant dents, scratches, paint loss, and surface marks throughout. Interior has marks, scratches, dents, and debris. Condition is as shown in images — please refer to all photos before purchasing.

A large vintage metal dome-top steamer trunk — the classic travel chest of the late 19th and early 20th century, used for ocean liner and railway travel. This is a substantial, characterful piece with an authentic aged patina, making it ideal as a stage or film prop, a period-accurate interior design feature, a storage chest, or a display piece for collectors of antique travel memorabilia.

Construction (photo-verified):

• Sheet metal body with dome/arched lid
• Riveted metal banding and strapping throughout body and lid
• Metal corner reinforcements (riveted)
• Rectangular loop carry handles on each end (riveted)
• Two front latch/clasp positions — one latch present, one latch missing
• Rear hinges (lid to body) — present and intact
• No lock present
• No interior tray or lining — bare painted metal interior

Colour & finish (photo-verified):

• Exterior: painted silver/grey overall — a later paint application over the original finish
• Original red/dark red finish visible where silver paint has worn through, particularly on the dome top
• Interior: red/orange-red painted bare metal

Condition notes (photo-verified):

• Used — heavily worn throughout, consistent with age and use
• Significant dents across the body and dome lid
• Extensive scratches and surface marks on exterior
• Silver paint flaking and worn in multiple areas, revealing red undercoat
• Rust spots visible on exterior
• Interior has marks, scratches, dents, and debris/residue on the floor
• One front closing latch missing (two latch positions, one latch present)
• Large size — a substantial and heavy piece; please consider this when arranging collection or delivery