American trunks

The trunks of American origin meet the same travel needs as the other ones, thus they obviously do not have a peculiar shape but their jewelry, however, is characteristic. The jewelry is somehow over-ornate, often "carved", and the thicker section wood is not made of poplar.
The locks also are different, more seldom brass ones. The corners, particularly reinforced, are often dated and sometimes even wear initials.

Cabin american trunk

Cabin american trunk

Steamer american trunk

The interior drawer is typical of US trunks from the 1870s - 1900s

Detail on a lock typical of American productions

american leather trunk

with decorated leather