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What Sort of Trunk Is This?

An old trunk.Hello, I picked up and old trunk today and I would love to find out more about its age and its history. It smells amazing and it's really cool to think of the adventures it's been on and the history its lived through.

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I've had a good look online and can relay the following:

  1. There isn't a date on the lock or the latches. I've searched for images of locks and not found anything similar so can't date it this way.

  2. It's small enough to be a steamer trunk? Actual dimensions are - 14 inches high, 19 inches wide and 31 inches long.

  3. There is a lip on the inside and I think this means there was a tray at one point?
Would really appreciate any advice. I don't plan to upcyle or any of that. It's amazing just as it is.

An open trunk.
 
Initials on the side of a trunk.
 
The lock on an old trunk.
 
The side of a trunk.
 

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March 31, 20220 found this helpful
Best Answer

I think your trunk looks like this Flat Top Steamer Trunk www.ebay.com/.../324408235028
Time period manufactured 1800-1899.
The price is $100.

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But your trunk is in better good condition (inside). So, the price is higher.

 

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March 15, 20220 found this helpful

If it smells amazing, its probably a cedar chest, which is used to store woolens to protect them from moths. I dont know how old it is.

 

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March 17, 20220 found this helpful

Vintage flat top trunks were good for stacking when traveling. You can have your trunk appraised here:
www.justanswer.com/.../af87j-i-think-antique-trunk-packer...

 

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