Dome Top Antique Steamer Trunk Identification

How to value antique trunks.

Dome top antique steamer trunk identification.

This style of trunk was often covered in embossed tin plain tin crystallized tin and waterproofed paper. 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 primitive miniature blanket chest trunk. 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.

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. We constantly add photos we find and give great thanks to the original photographers and original owners. Antique trunks also called traveling chests were originally used as luggage for extended trips. Many other names are used to describe this style of trunk including round top humpback camel back and barrel top trunks.

The photo gallery is a collection of photos of antique trunks and are for research use only. 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. Antique dome top trunk photo gallery. Measure the size of your antique trunk.

This is a how to guide about appraising the value of antique trunks. If the your trunk is or under then your trunk will be worth more. 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. I have gathered information on trunks over the last few years and this information is free and for research use only. Shop for and learn about antique steamer trunks and chests. 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.

They are also referred to as round top camel barrel and humpback trunks and are frequently made of embossed tin. Make sure to also check out our trunk history section and our trunk restoration section. Large shabby vintage antique wood metal dome top steamer trunk chest 11 photo.