Chester's Trunk Antiques

Wonderful event---March 28th through April 1, 2017 in Nolensville, TN! Don't Miss It!!

Nolensville Historical Society: Antiques, Collectibles, and Garden SHOW Fundraising shopping event with many different vendors.

Some of the unique items to be found in Chester's Trunk of Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN. Notice the Circa 1910 Pyrography Table, the Skull and Crossbones Odd Fellows Ceremonial Collar (representing mortality) and the fabulous framed 19th Century Louisiana Needlework. My grandson Bo saw the 19th Century Odd Fellows Encampment Sword and said "That is mine." He has excellent taste! Love the Odd Fellows Patriarchs Militant Caps!! Find all this and so much more in Chesters Trunk! See you soon!! Hylabrook Antique Mall

We recently had a visitor to our front porch. These marvelous leather wooden prosthetic legs could tell quite a story if they could talk. They were the first owned by a young man of 21 named Billie J. Daubs from a small town in Illinois. He was a Private First Class Light Weapons Infantryman during the Korean War. His life changed on May 21, 1951 when he lost both legs to a land mine.

Please read the description by his grandson---these were " my grandpas---he stepped on a land mine in the war. They were going to leave him, but his superior carried him for miles and miles. These are the first pair he was issued. I remember a story he told me when I was little, he had tricked the neighbor into getting shocked by his own electric fence. My grandpa had grabbed the fence and told him it didn't work, he wouldn t get shocked because he wasn't grounded because of the wood :). I always found that hilarious."

Billy married upon return and had three children. He passed away in Sept. of 1999.

Find these along with their story in Chester's Trunk of Hylabrook Antiques.

Happy Easter from Chester's Trunk Antiques!!
Just a few of the "Easter Bunnies" waiting in Chester's Trunk---a 1930s Child's Bunny Quilt created from Feed and Flour Sack Fabric, a 19th Century Bunny sitting upon an Egg and an Early 1900s Papier Mache Bunny with Glass Eyes Candy Container. Find these treasures plus many more in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN.

Wonderful circa 1900-1901 political/memorial plate with image of President William McKinley. McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 by 28 year old Leon Czolgosz and the President died on September 14, 1901. Upon hearing of McKinley's death one senator proclaimed--"Now that damned cowboy is in the White House"---speaking of course of Teddy Roosevelt, McKinley's running mate and Vice-President. Find this fabulous item in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall.

Fabulous circa 1880-1881 political/memorial 8 inch ironstone plate of President James Garfield--possibly my favorite of our U.S. presidents. The attempted assassination of Garfield by Charles Guiteau took place in a train station on July 2, 1881. Garfield survived the shooting, but died on September 19, 1881. Many argue that he was "murdered" by his attending physician, Dr. Willard Bliss. Interestingly, Garfield preached at the East Main Church of Christ on occasion in Murfreesboro, TN during the Civil War. Find this fabulous piece in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall in Murfreesboro, TN.

Chester's Trunk is back on Facebook! Hope everyone is well! Let's begin with a lovely Victorian Memorial Hair Art Double Bow Brooch with a touching engraving on back---"Mother July 20, 1867." Find this marvelous piece in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall.

Congratulations to my wonderful friend- Kathy Hunter- on the 50th anniversary of Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown, TN. Such an amazing family! I hope you take the time to read their story.

This week the Hunter family celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown.

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Wonderful 19th Century sentimental/mourning ring created from a loved ones hair and a simple gold piece engraved with a cross. I love the simplicity! Find this along with other mourning treasures in Chester's Trunk in Antique Center II, Murfreesboro, TN.

Precious small 19th century mourning bonnet--possibly a child's---along with a lovely baby cup inscribed "Margaret Gallagher 1870." Find these treasures in Chester's Trunk in Antique Center II, Murfreesboro, TN.

Greetings to all you Ghouls! I know you are out there!! Amazing Husband and Wife Undertaker Receipts from 1862 and 1879. Fabulous detail and wonderful graphics. RIP Mary and Sam King! Find this and many other Mourning Treasures in Chester's Trunk in Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN.

Beautiful Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ritual Collars dating from the 1880s - 1920s. Wonderful for display! Find these and many other Fraternal pieces in Chester's Trunk in Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN.

Find this marvelous late 19th Century Hearing Tube/Aid in Chester's Trunk in Hylabrook Antique Mall. Great Medical Oddity!!

Greetings from Chester's Trunk! Find this fabulous Wild Boar's Head in Chester's Trunk in Antiques Center II, Murfreesboro, TN. Don't you just love it!!

Really Interesting 1839 Mourning Book---Recognition of Friends in Another World. Very hard to find book!! Find this in Chester's Trunk at Antique Center II in Murfreesboro, TN.

Another Wonderful Victorian Shadowbox with the Deceased's Photo, Brooch and Mourning Hair Art---sad but very lovely, personal piece. Find this in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall in Murfreesboro, TN.

Beautiful Victorian Shadowbox Mourning Hair Art with lovely colored spun cotton flowers. A letter accompanies this piece with some of the history of the Correll family----really interesting! Find this marvelous mourning item in Chester's Trunk in Antiques Center II in Murfreesboro, TN.

Hello from Chester's Trunk! Don't you just love this fellow?! Find this wonderful Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Wooden Donkey in Chester's Trunk at Antique Center II in Murfreesboro, TN.

Fabulous Victorian Mourning Hair Brooch with Lovely 14kt. Gold Adornments, Circa 1880. The hair is identified as coming from Agnes Mormon Hodgon. It is my hope to discover her photo and additional information with more research. Love this piece----in amazing condition!! Find this in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN.

Greetings from Chester's Trunk! Hope everyone out there is surviving all the ice and snow. I wanted to share a couple of medical oddities which have already totally "creeped out" all of my household. Wouldn't you love to find these sitting in your hallway--Precious Vintage Small Child's Polio Leg Braces with Shoes (so glad that polio has been eradicated from the U.S.) plus a Wonderful Early Prosthetic Leg. Both of these items will soon be in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall, Murfreesboro, TN.

Good Morning from Chester's Trunk! Just wanted to share a photo of the wonderful Schoenhut Harpola in its new home in Kansas. For many years, Betsy and her mother have used Schoenhut dolls and photos to tell stirring stories and have even published two children's books. Nearly twelve years ago, a doll story required a harp and they began their quest to obtain the rather rare Harpola. Each time one was discovered, it was either extremely expensive or in great disrepair. With her Harpola finally in hand, Betsy plans to write a story to honor her mother, who is now very ill. So glad that Chester's Trunk could be a part of this touching story.

Out of this World 1848 Handwritten Gothic Script, Large Three Page Legal Document There are three wax seals and a few of the names mentioned are Thomas Cooper, Mary Webb and Will Webb Hayward. Absolutely beautiful--amazing condition. Find this and more in Chester's Trunk at Antique Center I in Murfreesboro, TN.

Wonderful old "Auburn Funeral Home" sign from Auburntown, TN. Would love to find an old photo of the funeral home or learn more of its history. Any Auburntown natives out there? Find this and more in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall in Murfreesboro, TN.

Fabulous Victorian Circa 1850 Mourning Tear Catchers. !9th century women used these vessels to save the tears cried for a deceased loved one. On the one year anniversary of the death, the tears would be poured over the grave. Find these in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall and Antique Center II in Murfreesboro, TN.

Precious 1929 Ideal Doll with tin sleep eyes. This doll was an Orange Juice Advertising Doll. Don't you just love that face? Find this and more in Chester's Trunk in Hylabrook Antique Mall.

How about a Victorian Grouse Foot Brooch for Valentine's Day? These were often worn by Scottish men on their kilts for luck during hunting trips. My husband thinks I should wear this to a Ball we are to attend this month!! Find this unusual piece in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall.

Hello from Chester's Trunk! Time to share some treasures---

This is a beautiful large kneeling St. Bernadette (or St. Bernadette's sister) religious statue with amazing glass eyes. St. Bernadette experienced visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858 and was declared a Saint of the Catholic Church in 1933. I love this piece! Find this precious item in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall.

Merry Christmas from Chester's Trunk! Find these Charming Vintage Santas in a 19th Century Doll Trunk in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall. I also brought in several Wonderful Antique Composition Dolls to both Hylabrook Antique Mall and Antique Center II. Hopefully I will soon have pictures available.

Amazing Circa 1900 Schoenhut Wooden Child's Harpola---still works! Beautiful graphics! Find this in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall.

Fabulous Late 1800s Victorian Feather Wreath in a deep Shadow Box Frame---an art the Victorian ladies loved and displayed in their parlors. Because this is a white feather wreath it is likely that this wreath was produced in memory of a young child or young woman. Lovely piece! Find this in Chester's Trunk in Antique Center II, Murfreesboro, TN.

Wonderful gift for the history enthusiast! Three wonderful books filled with Murfreesboro, TN narratives of bygone times--bundled together for only $20. Book titles include From Mink Slide to Main Street; Those East Main Street People and Their Houses; plus Wheels, Deals and Bridges, all authored by Charles Byron Arnette. When sold separately the books sell for $45. All proceeds benefit the Rutherford County Tennessee Historical Society. Find these fabulous books in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall and Antique Center II.

Happy Thanksgiving from Chesters Trunk!! Give all your loved ones a big hug today-----see you soon!

Well---Chester's Trunk must run to help pick up her husband's vehicle, so just one more item for the moment. Truly wonderful doll/child's dresser circa 1870-1880. Absolutely beautiful piece, soon to be in Chester's Trunk at Hylabrook Antique Mall. Don't miss it!!

Greetings from Chester's Trunk! Sorry to have been away for awhile---but I am back!! The antiques, however, have continued to flow to my booths. I wanted to share these amazing early folk art life-sized peacocks made of papier mache and fabric. Absolutely wonderful pieces and very unique. Find these in Chester's Trunk at Antique Center I in Murfreesboro, TN.

Heading out to search for treasures for Chester's Trunk. I am always searching for items of local interest--such as the Sam Davis Zolnay Bust found in Cookeville and my most recent discovery--an April 28, 1939 Sam Davis Hotel Menu. I would love to hear about any of the wonderful treasures that you have discovered! By the way---should you come upon any Sam Davis items---please let me know. Happy Hunting!!