Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
#1 Black, metal and wood #2 Army Green. metal and wood
Distinguishing marks
#1 "Rose" engraved on lock #2 none
Condition
Good
Date Period
1900 - 1930 for both trunks
Size and dimensions of this item
42" height x 14" deep x 22" wide - 36" height x14" deep x 22" wide
Weight
#1 approximately 65 lbs. #2 approximately 50 lbs.
Long Description
#1 Black 42" wardrobe trunk
#2 Green 36" Army wardrobe trunk
History
#1 came from a friend, #2 came from an 87yo distant relative, now deceased
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
Re: #1 Antique wardrobe trunk, #2 Antique army trunk
These are generically referred to as "Steamer trunks", after the fact they were often used for ocean travel on steamship prior to World War One. These travel trunks were also used for train and overland travel as well. The flat top type were produced mainly after the turn of the 19th Century, but remain in production to this day. Value, well at auction similar trunks often sell for less than $200.00.
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Re: #1 Antique wardrobe trunk, #2 Antique army trunk
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