Antique early 20th century or late 19th century oak and cast iron bound trunk

Antique early 20th century or late 19th century oak and cast iron bound trunk. This stunning, very desirable, oak large trunk would make a fantastic coffee table etc. It has a paper lined interior with some age related wear. One handle to side missing ( easy to replace/repair).

Lock missing etc only adds to the look and age.

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87 wide 52 cm depth 31 cm tall

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The "history" of an oak trunk can refer to either the history of the object (a wooden chest) or the history of the tree (an ancient oak). Oak trunks as ancient storage chests, or coffers, were vital in medieval Europe for their durability and security, serving as personal safes and furniture, often decorated with carvings. Alternatively, the history of an actual oak tree trunk refers to the biological and ecological history of the oak tree, which symbolizes strength and longevity, with individual trees surviving for centuries and even millennia.