Dome Top Antique Steamer Trunk Identification

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Dome top antique steamer trunk identification. How to value antique trunks. The steamer trunk worldwide authority on antique trunks the history of trunks back n day antiques very old steamer trunk antiques board the steamer trunk worldwide authority on antique trunks very old steamer trunk antiques board. Large shabby vintage antique wood metal dome top steamer trunk chest 11 photo. Make sure to also check out our trunk history section and our trunk restoration section.

This is a how to guide about appraising the value of antique trunks. 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.

This style of trunk was often covered in embossed tin plain tin crystallized tin and waterproofed paper. 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. Antique vintage steamer trunk engine turned brass hinged lock 30 eagle lock 1892 7 photo. Antique trunk history steamer trunks dome top flat top camelback.

Trunk history information make sure to also check out our trunk photo gallery section and our trunk restoration section. The photo gallery is a collection of photos of antique trunks and are for research use only. 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.

Antique dome top trunk photo gallery. Shop for and learn about antique steamer trunks and chests. Measure the size of your antique trunk. Antique primitive miniature blanket chest trunk.

They are also referred to as round top camel barrel and humpback trunks and are frequently made of embossed tin. Many other names are used to describe this style of trunk including round top humpback camel back and barrel top trunks. The reason is that smaller trunks.