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Value of Trunk?

An old dome top trunk.Just wondering if this trunk is worth anything or should I use it for decorative purposes.

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The top of a trunk.
 
An trunk sitting in a covered area.
 
An open trunk with dividers.
 

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October 3, 20210 found this helpful

It is in great shape. Look for manufacturer markings on it to be able to research age and value.

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October 5, 20210 found this helpful

I have looked all over it and can not find any manufacturer markings..was hoping someone would recognize the brand..

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October 21, 20210 found this helpful

You have an Antique Dome Top / Humpback Embossed Metal Trunk.
Dome-Topped trunks had noticeably domed tops and were therefore less used for travel purposes. They are also referred to as round top, camel, barrel and humpback trunks, and are frequently made of embossed tin.

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Embossed sheet metal covering for trunks was made from flat sheets of most commonly zinc, tin or sheet iron, which was run through a press to put the raised patterns into the metal.
Your trunk is plated with Alligator pattern www.thisoldtrunk.com/.../T117_20161206_EmbossedMetal_03.JPG
The "Alligator" pattern sheet metal covering was patented In Feb. 1885 by William Gouldwhich. This pattern was described as "resembling in appearance crocodile's or alligator's skin or hide".
Gouldwhich also patented the "method of ornamenting" the metal with the surface "crystallized, so that the light reflected therefrom produces a mottled appearance. The outer surface is covered or coated with a suitable transparent varnish or paint having suitable and appropriate coloring matter therein.
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". This "crystallized metal" finish was later produced in many colors, used both on embossed and plain sheet metal. www.thisoldtrunk.com/.../index.php?main_page=product_info... I think your trunk has Iron, Brown on Gold www.thisoldtrunk.com/.../T117_20161206_EmbossedMetal_03.JPG

Your trunk is in good condition and has a tray.
Antique (Post 1880's) Embossed Metal Dome Top Trunk with Lift Out Tray is on sale for $97.99 www.avinvetf.com/index.php?main_page=product_info...
Fully Restored HUGE 110-120 Year Old All Metal Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Black and Gold Pressed Tin Filigree Floral Design with tray was sold for $1495 www.thepirateslair.com/342-metal-dometop-antique-steamer...
Fully Restored Late 19th Century (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood and Metal Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk without a tray was sold for $795 www.thepirateslair.com/755-metal-wood-embossed-dome-top...

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I think the price of your trunk is about $300-400.

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October 27, 20210 found this helpful

Antique 19th C. Large Victorian Dome Top Steamer Trunk with Tray - Tin, Brass & Wood was sold for $ 149.99
picclick.com/Antique-19th-C-Large-Victorian-Dome...
You didn't write what size your trunk is. The price depends not only on the condition, but also on the size.
The Price is about $ 250.

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