Lot #230: Vintage Avon Chests Ltd. Canadian Cedar-Lined Blanket Trunk – Stratford, Ontario

Manufacturer: Avon Chests Limited (Stratford, Ontario, Canada)Model/Serial No: Tagged No. 5426.Type: Steamer trunk style cedar hope chest / blanket storage chest.Exterior Finish: Rich dark walnut/mahogany toned finish over solid wood casing, accented by a decorative, traditional horizontal carved-look wooden applique molding on the front panel.Interior: Fully lined with highly aromatic solid red cedar, naturally providing pest-resistant protection for woolens, linens, and keepsakes. Still retains the original, colorful paper maker's emblem applied inside the lid.Hardware: Sturdy original metal piano hinge, rear support stay, external decorative escutcheon plate, and a vintage spring-clip latch lock (Note: key is not included).Condition: Fair to Good vintage condition. The exterior shows standard superficial scuffs, character-building scratches, and light edge wear appropriate for its era. The interior red cedar remains exceptionally clean, bright, and unpainted, preserving a powerful cedar scent.Approximate Dimensions: 38" to 42" W x 18" D x 16" to 19" H. Buyers looking for regional history will appreciate that Stratford, Ontario was once a booming manufacturing hub responsible for nearly one-sixth of all furniture output in Canada during the 1920s. Avon Chests Limited was celebrated alongside major Canadian names like Kroehler and McLagan. It was a staple exhibitor at regional furniture expos starting around 1911 through the Great Depression.Because the interior paper badge is beautifully intact with the specific model number written on it, this piece holds distinct appeal for collectors specializing in early-to-mid 20th-century Canadiana furniture. Pickup note: located in basement. Bring help to remove Pickup category timeslot {A}