Dome Top Antique Steamer Trunk Identification

They are also referred to as round top camel barrel and humpback trunks and are frequently made of embossed tin.

Dome top antique steamer trunk identification.

If the your trunk is or under then your trunk will be worth more. The photo gallery is a collection of photos of antique trunks and are for research use only. The most important factor in determining the value of your antique trunk is rarity and style. This style of trunk was often covered in embossed tin plain tin crystallized tin and waterproofed paper.

Make offer 1880 s antique steamer trunk dome top wooden tray 2 handles with wheels pat d vintage steamer trunk 26 inches wide victorian dome top wooden chest tray 249 00. Antique dome top trunk photo gallery. The reason is that smaller trunks. Shop for and learn about antique steamer trunks and chests.

Antique vintage steamer trunk engine turned brass hinged lock 30 eagle lock 1892 7 photo. This is a how to guide about appraising the value of antique trunks. Measure the size of your antique trunk. Trunk history information make sure to also check out our trunk photo gallery section and our trunk restoration section.

How to value antique trunks. Antique primitive miniature blanket chest trunk. Impressive tuscan figural carved walnut wedding chest early 19th century 4 photo. Louis vuitton trunks can sell for 3 000 to over 20 000 dollars while a common dome style trunk may only sell for 75 to 150 dollars.

Martin maier pictured to the left and any trunks made of all wooden slats command a much higher value and can range from 500 to 3 000. I have gathered information on trunks over the last few years and this information is free and for research use only. Antique trunks also called traveling chests were originally used as luggage for extended trips. Similar to the flat tops in that the name implies the shape these trunks had noticeably domed tops and were therefore less used for travel purposes.

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