1880 Camelback Trunk Restoration (another Moment in Time)

We raised two kids, which naturally put a pause on building our next boat or chasing horizons under sail. While we were landlocked, we poured our energy into other projects. Recently, while flipping through some old photo CDs I made years ago, I was reminded of other Moments in Time worth sharing. One of them begins with a trunk. We found this trunk in an old barn. It was never in great shape, but my parents used it for storage until the day they tossed it into a dumpster. I pulled it back out—something about it had always spoken to me—and that rescue became the start of my addiction to restoring old trunks. Every trunk carries a history. What stories could they tell? Who owned them? Where did they travel? What treasures did they hold? This particular trunk was a high-class piece in its day, originally built in Baltimore, Maryland. Camelback trunks were more expensive because the domed top required extra craftsmanship. That curved lid also served a purpose: it prevented other trunks from being stacked on top of it in a ship’s hold, reducing the risk of damage. The ornate metalwork, brass fittings, and leather coverings all point to a trunk made for an upper class traveler. I wanted to bring this circa 1880 Camelback trunk back to the elegance it once carried. What follows is its restoration journey—a collection of moments in time. Subscribe and share in our adventure! Become part of the conversation on Facebook by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.