Hi, would someone tell me something about this piece? Type of wood, age and range price if I want to sell it?
Thank you.
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Thanks for posting! This type of trunk is often referred to as a domed immigrant trunk (where I am, but others may call it other things). I have seen them called barrel top also.
Most of the original ones (1800s-mid 1900s) were made of pine (typically lighter in weight than oak or other hardwoods), but it is very difficult to tell from the photos. It is usually best to have some one see it and feel it to verify the wood type.
The screws look centered (the groove) so that lends it to being made from the 1840s to today when hand hewn screws were replaced by machine made.
It looks like even dovetailing connections which lends it self to being after the 1860s to today when hand dovetailing was replaced by machines.
It is difficult to tell from the photos what the handles are made from. Can you tell? If they are original, that can help date the piece.
As you can see...dating becomes a process of elimination for even the experts. Part of this is because throughout history "new" pieces were often made to look old.
There are two sites I as a reseller use when I need deep details...
You may want to reach out to this site and see if he can help:
www.hmsantiquetrunks.com/
First read his truth and myths post which sums up why dating trunks is so hard: www.hmsantiquetrunks.com/
OR there is a Facebook group called Steamer Trunks and Restoration. They are good also--but you have to follow their rules so check those out before asking.
Also check out their media section because you will need different types of photos for them vs what is posted here.
As for value, that is regional and once you get a good ID on the piece for age--it will be best to check with a few antique dealers in your town to find out what they fetch where you are.
You could sell it online, but shipping is a nightmare so the antique dealers can give you retail values for your area and you can expect to get 1/2 of retail if you sell it on your own (typically--sometimes you get more, sometimes less).
Post back what you learn! Thanks for asking!
Thank you so much for all explanation. It was very helpful, I even decided to keep just, it is fun having something that is part of history.
Enjoy your trunk! It is neat!!
This is a Rustic Dome Top Coffer Trunk or Chest.
It is made from oak or pine. Examine the wood carefully.
Oak grains are more wavy with more knots and unique markings. It is more defined and noticeable than the grain on pine because, like most hardwoods, it has deeper pores. Pine tends to have straighter grains that are lighter.
Your trunk/chest is from the 18th or 19th century.
Trunks in the 19th century often had metal elements (cross slats, latches). Your chest has no cross slats, no latches, and therefore no patent dates, so it cannot help define the 19th century of manufacturing.
The handles of your chest are similar to those of trunks/chests made in the 18th century, for example 18th Rustic Solid Oak Dome Top Coffer Trunk or Chest www.pamono.eu/
The price depends on the period when the chest was made.
The price of Rustic Solid Oak Dome Top Coffer Trunk or Chest circa 1750 is 750 Euros www.pamono.eu/
Late 18th.c. Oak Seaman's Chest c.1790 was sold for UK £695 (about US $936.65) www.antiques-atlas.com/
The price of 19th Century Victorian Rustic Pine Dome Top Trunk is $812.79 www.1stdibs.com/
The price of c. 1725 Antique GERMAN Colonial Immigrant Chest Dome Top Trunk Or Blanket Chest is US $2,550 www.ebay.com/
I think your chest/trunk was made in the late 18th century or early 19th century.
I appreciate all the information and expertise. It such a cool thing finding something that old. I was thinking about selling but now I liked having something that is an antique. Thank you again for spending time giving me so much information!
Thank you for all the details in your explanation. It os incredible having people with so much expertise.
There is not enough information. You need to look for identifying marks on this chest. Also, what kind of wood is it?
O tried to find some marks but I didn't. And I have no idea about the type of wood. I was wondering if someone more expert could tell me.
Old dome trunk of a corsair 18th century fir H 57 cm x W 90 cm x D 60 cm sold for 120 Euros (at a discount, the price was initially 170 Euros) www.selency.nl/
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