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Antique Steamer Trunk — R.H. Macy & Co. New York Retail Plate | L. Goldsmith & Son Maker | c. Early 1900s

Last updated about 18 hours ago in Jamestown, RI

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A rare and historically significant antique flat-top steamer trunk retailed through R.H. Macy & Co., New York, bearing the original embossed metal Macy's retail plate with red star logo on the exterior. Manufactured by L. Goldsmith & Son, trunk makers of Newark, NJ — both labels intact. **Details:** - 38" wide × 23" deep × 25" tall - Original R.H. Macy & Co. New York embossed metal retail plate with red star — intact - L. Goldsmith & Son, Newark NJ manufacturer label — intact inside lid - Wood slat banding with original iron hardware throughout - Ornate brass center lock mechanism - Canvas/vulcanized exterior with authentic age patina - Wood interior — solid, no major damage - Original tray missing but trunk is structurally sound The Macy's provenance is the standout detail — early Macy's branded merchandise is actively collected by department store historians, antique trunk collectors, and New York City history enthusiasts. **Local pickup only — heavy piece.**

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