Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Mar 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Mar 15, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 668

Three Vintage McAlpin/Rockefeller

Estimate: $100 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Family Trunks late 19th/early 20th century: comprising a large standing trunk with brass tag "B. Altman Co.", and "Wheary Trunk Company", brass and leather mounted, six interior drawers very finely made, exterior with travel labels and stenciled McAlpin monogram, [generally good condition, abrasions from use, some corrosion and surface distress at brass and leather mounts;] leather lift-top trunk with interior tray, label "John Cattnach Trunks and Leather Goods, New York", [extensive surface distress to leather, some dry rot, one strap for handle broken, wear and separations especially at corners;] leather lift-top trunk, interior label "Bought from Arthur Gilmore, New York", [surface wear and stains, minor separation at one side of hinge,] each with McAlpin stenciled monogram, . Provenance: Estate of Elaine Rockefeller McAlpin Tate