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Antique Dome Top Steamer Trunk

By Sheena E85, 7 December, 2012
Description

This is a large antique steamer trunk my mother bought a few years back. I think the previous owner repainted it but it's in very good condition. The inside is all original and features three pictures, a removable tray which has two compartments (one is a hat box, not sure about the other), and two compartments built into the lid. The ones in the lid have metal latches to keep them shut and are all still intact. The inside hinge is broken but it still opens and closes properly. On the back bottom corner it is dated Aug 3, 69; the front locks are dated July 1, 73. The wood is in great shape on the inside and the outside seems to have only one small scuff on it.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood and metal, but I'm not sure exactly what kind of either specifically.
Distinguishing marks
Square design (small squares all over) pressed into the metal, leather handles on the ends of the trunk.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
32" side to side; 19 3/4" front to back; 25" tall
Date Period
Approx 1860-1900
Weight
Around 50lbs maybe
History
This was not inherited so I don't know anything of the history.
eBay Auction Link
Price
$500
Price Paid (If known)
$100
For Sale?
Yes
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Lovejoy

12 years 5 months ago

Re: Antique Dome Top Steamer Trunk

The dates on the locks are patent marks, the truncks could date 14-17 years past that date and still have the same style of lock. Most of these predate the 1890's though. We get quite few of these dome topped trunks through here, values vary for them by condtion, but we rarely see them go for more than $150.00 at auction these days

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