Antique c1890 s vanderman railroad ship stagecoach gold strong box trunk chest. Unfollow vintage mcbrine luggage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cold granite logan mcrae, book 1 by stuart macbride books. This set of 3 includes a 31, a 26, and a 22 piece, each with spinner wheels, a pushbutton trolley system, and a combination lock. You may find it interesting to read some books about antique trunks use the antique trunk books link up at. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our mcbain research. Today, given the weight limitations on airplanes and the new, lightweight wheeled luggage available, most people use these old trunks as furniturechests for storing things like blankets, linens, papers, and other memorabilia. Seven letters to a new christian by al stewart and ed vaughan is one. We have the best deals on antique strong box so stop by and check us out first. His writing has appeared in the new yorker, gq, the new york times magazine, and tin house, and has been anthologized in the best american short stories 2014. Antique strong box for sale vintage antiques for sale. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Antique trunk restoration book chest steamer vintage new info refinish restore. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 2008, the scot was named the breakthrough author of the year in the itv3 crim. Cleghorn, founded mcbrine luggage, which from 1905 until into the 1960s was one of the worlds largest luggage manufacturing businesses. Buy bloodshot logan mcrae reprint by macbride, stuart isbn. A trunk, also known as a travel trunk, is a large cuboid container designed to hold clothes and other personal belongings.
The collectors guide to vintage luggage country living. Antique steamer trunks and chests collectors weekly. Generally speaking the more ornate and decorated your trunk is the more it may be worth. Company info supplier of quality luggage, business cases and casual bags since 1871. Aug 21, 20 i have received several letters asking me if i would do an authors similar to m. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Whether you are looking for a new bicycle or a used couch, kijiji has what youre looking for. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. This was about 74% of all the recorded mcbrine s in canada. Make offer antique 17th or 18th century small carved wood coffer lidded box miniature chest. Steamer trunks once languished in dusty attics and musty basements but they are currently a hot item on the antique circuit.
There arent too many books you can read, cover to cover, on a flight between port macquarie and sydney, but just starting out. Historical antique trunk research and documents from the late 1800s. The history of vintage luggage is closely related to the history of travel, and also the history of hotels. The overall condition of both the trunk, and the tray insert are in good condition considering they are over 100 years old. Circa 1911 he was involved in manufacturing trunks.
Over 200 items listed in our ebay sto re rulooking4something vintage mcbrine strongbox steamer travel trunk with shelf from canada from canada. After years of use, the antique metal may develop a characteristic patina. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Steamer trunks named after their location of storage in the cabin of a steam ship. Antique trunks, also called traveling chests, were originally used as luggage for. The buyer appears to have been a student, as it bears large labels on front and back for a student exchange program american boys in scandinavian homes for its maiden voyage. Ed mcbain has 336 books on goodreads with 144922 ratings. It and the samsonite 5 have plastic handles, an improvement over pronetosnapping leather grips. With over 20 years experience in the industry, eye spy accessories inc.
Making room for new furniture and hate to see this go. As time passed from the 19th to 20th centuries and the use of staff, both personal and professional declined, the need for more personal and lightweight luggage arose. This auction is for a vintage mcbrine strongbox trunk steamer travel chest. This is not always the case though and caution must be used when restoring any trunk.
The company was purchased by random house publishing in april and is a subdivision of random house. He was the first american writer to receive the diamond dagger. Inside, readers of all ages will discover the rich history of the town of brookline, massachusetts. Before he became a writer, he had a wide range of notsolonglasting jobs including graphic design and web design, computer programming, actor, undertaker and project manager. Trunks are differentiated from chests by their more rugged construction due to their intended use as luggage, instead of the latters pure storage. Ed mcbain was the first american to receive the diamond dagger, the british crime writers associations highest award. Books by robert mccammon note that advance reading copies andor uncorrected proofs or galleys preceded the publication of many of these editions. New listing antique vintage cast iron strong box fire proof safe handle stage coach railroad. Another 9 words 10 lines of text covering the years 1411, 1400, 1550 and 1745 are included under the topic early mcbain history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The metal on an antique trunk is designed to protect the trunks corners. Jan 07, 2014 with bestseller after bestseller to his name, stuart macbride has emerged as one of the leading names in crime fiction. Robert mcauley has 26 books on goodreads with 2335 ratings. Originally from new jersey, he now lives in new mexico with his wife and two children. I have tried to come up with the beginning of a list of authors who write similarly to m.
Macaulay once wrote that it was his ambition to produce something which shall for a few days supersede the last. An antique chest or trunk is usually defined as one that is at least 50 years old. The opening sentences in their books can have you wandering with them, hanging on their every word in a matter of minutes. New brunswick had the highest population of mcbrine families in 1911. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This fascinating piece of history makes a great conversation piececoffee table. This trunk was manufactured in the 1920s by philadelphia firm belber trunk and bag co. Nov 4, 2017 antique steamer trunk with drawers, by mcbrine made in canada.
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This german strongbox from half of century has a rectangular sheet iron body with riveted iron strap fittings. Weve been trying for ages to gather all of the information we can about some of the common trunk makers from days gone by. Feb 02, 2009 cold granite logan mcrae, book 1 ebook written by stuart macbride. The mcbrine family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. We still stand behind that theorem as we seek the best writers in the south. It is important to me to show the history of the trunk. As i was getting ready to turn the trunk into a bookshelf, i noticed some surface damages to the trunk, which. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage 1,184 for sale at 1stdibs. Vintage mcbrine strongbox steamer travel trunk w shelf. Beaton, born marion mcchesney in 1936 in glasgow, scotland, is a popular writer of romance and mystery novels. Mcbrine galaxy series is an ecofriendly hard sided luggage set. Also, the value of the trunk is greater if you have the original key to lock and open it.
She produced more than 100 regency romances under a variation of her maiden name, marion chesney, as well as pseudonyms ann fairfax, jennie tremaine, helen crampton, charlotte ward, and sarah chester. Antique trunk value greatly depends on many factors including rarity. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Working backwards from 1955 to the 1630s, louise andrews kent unearths stories of people and events that shaped the hamlet originally called muddy river. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hats were also very much in fashion and called for their own carriers like this. Antique trunks, also called traveling chests, were originally used as luggage for extended trips by stagecoach, train, or steamship. Another fine antique and rarites online auction as and barn finds of freelton team up to bring you these monthly online auctionsfresh to market antiquescollectables and interesting primitives will dominate the auction with many interesting and unusual pieces all being sold to the highest bidder. It is great to use as travel trunks perhaps for students or make a unique coffee table, or just use it as a decorative storage chest. Ocean liner chest trunk other charlottetown kijiji. Large 1950s brown leather mcbrine suitcase vintage. Born in dumbarton, scotland in 1969, stuart macbride was raised in aberdeen from the age of two. A chest to keep all of your clothes, books, and journals to take with you on your many adventures. Order of logan mcrae books detective sergeant logan mcrae is a fictional character featured in a series of crime thriller novels by scottish author stuart macbride.
Full of romance, glamour, passion and murder, this complete account of one of gangland history s most fascinating characters lifts him from the realms of myth and legend, and reveals for the very first time, the truth behind the drama and decadence. Logan works for the grampian police in aberdeen, scotland. In 1911 there were 25 mcbrine families living in new brunswick. Chuck lachiusas wonderful guide to the architecture and history of buffalo, ny, also. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage 1,184 for sale at. Although trunks have been in use for thousands of years, most antique trunks available have an age range of 50 to 200 years. Lane steamer trunk these are associated with glamorous ocean liners and were needed to carry and all the wardrobe changes required. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. The bottom runners are showing the most wear and the. Louis vuitton trunks can sell for 3,000 to over 20,000 dollars while a common dome style trunk may only sell for 75 to 150 dollars. A trunk, also known as a travel trunk, is a large cuboid container designed to hold clothes and.
For his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them if they were marooned on. Sep 30, 2000 a history of britain simon schama bbc publications. The best book reading tv watching chair you could ever own. They are most commonly used for extended periods away from home, such as for boarding school, or long trips abroad. We have the best deals on strong box so stop by and check us out first. Briefcases could work but must be older style and quality. By the end of this decade, roughly 17 million people took to the skies annually, and travelers had more options for packing up. Robert mccrum on books page 4 of 19 books the guardian. The dominion luggage piece 4 was coveted for its smooth woodgrain pattern.
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Louis mcbrine was a valise manufacturer circa 1901. Vintage trunk chest this is a large trunk i am selling. In the popular circular shape, this lock was probably used on. Catalogue of mcclary manufacturing companys famous stoves for 1885. Robert mcauleys most popular book is time travel adventures of the 1800 club time travel ad. Victorian antique strong box county recorder rare hand painted americana history. It arrives in fits and starts well find a label in a trunk.