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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The curved form helped shed rain, preventing water from pooling on the lid and seeping into the interior. It also made the trunk structurally stronger, as a curved surface resists impact and pressure better than a flat one; important given the rough roads and constant vibration of long-distance travel. Cylindrical trunks were typically strapped to the roof of a coach, and the rounded shape reduced wind resistance and the risk of damage from low branches or debris.
In addition, the form was influenced by naval and military baggage, where rounded chests and cases had long been used for durability. By the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as roads improved and travel habits changed, flatter trunks became more common, but the cylindrical coach trunk remains closely associated with early long-distance travel.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 50 cm // 19.69 inches
Width: 111 cm // 43.70 inches
Depth: 46 cm // 18.11 inches
