Description
This was given to me by my mother in law. I don't know if it has any value. All that my mother in law knows is that it was owned by her great grandmother. There are no marks on it to say who made it. It may have been made by a relative, we don't know. I would like to know if there is any value to this chest as I am about to throw the stinky old thing out.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
none, so signs of who made it.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
36" l, 22"w, 24"h,
Date Period
1800's
Weight
60 lbs
History
This chest is from the 1800's. My mother in laws great grandmother owned it.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
free
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: antique chest
Inspect the lock. Use a magnifying glass. Since it is old and tarnished, it will be hard to read if there is any lettering on it. It will have the name of the lock company. You can then research the name of the company that made the lock and at least generalize what period the trunk was made. It is a family heirloom and is worth restoring. You can do that yourself. It's not that hard to do. You can make it useable again. It's worth keeping because of its history and sentimental value.