Rare Antique C.A. Taylor Trunk Works Brass Latch Lock No Key

Description: The C. A. Taylor Trunk Works was founded by Charles A. Taylor in 1859 and destroyed in the great fire of 1871. He resumed temporarily at one of his stores and later started a permanent factory. In 1873, he opened his third store. The title of C. A. Taylor Trunk Works was adopted in 1872, but the business was not incorporated until 1891. Mr. Taylor died August 3 of the following year. When his wife died in 1902, the Taylor business was passed to her son, L. B. Taylor. The Taylor business was originally a wholesale and retail maker, however, Mr. Taylor drifted into special fields including the theatrical. Mr. Taylor introduced and patented numerous improvements in trunks, but his claim to fame is the trunk bolt which bears his name. In 1878 appeared the bolt known as the “Taylor,” which was made in five styles and designated by numbers from one to five. These were introduced to the trade, but it was not until 1884 that they became popular. In that year Mr. Taylor sold out his hardware business to J. H. Sessions of Bristol, Conn. and included in the sale were the bolt patents and other inventions.

Price: 100 USD

Location: Pembroke, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-09-11T22:22:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.6 USD