My trunks appear to be junk...
My chests arent the best...
That being said...
I'm motivated to take these styles & slates & turn them into something great!
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You have both flat-topped trunks and domed trunks. Some have been altered decoratively, which may take away from their value.
The value of trunks can vary from less than $100 to over $1000, depending upon condition.
If I were you, I would make an appointment with a dealer.
You trunks are from early 20th century.
You have Flat top and Camelback trunks, one trunk is a mix of flat and dome top.
Vintage WOOD STEAMER TRUNK w Key chest coffee table storage box luggage antique is listed at $149.99
Panted Antique Baby Blue Humpback Trunk +Tray Doll Chest Footlocker Camelback Storage is listed at $209.99
Antique Victorian Steamer Camel back Trunk Chest Painted White With Flowers sold on Sep 11, 2022 for $200
I would recommend you these great resources:
Antique trunks "a time line of trunks 1770-1930" evaluation & price guide by Linda Edelstein & Paul Pat Morse. ISBN 0-9709883-03
Antique trunks - refinish - repair - restore by Linda Edelstein & Paul Pat Morse. ISBN 0-9709883-1-1
Do you have any recommendations of any good dealers online? I'm having zero luck selling them on Facebook marketplace and I have found Shipping is crazy right now so ebay isn't going to get me any sold at the moment. I've even tried etsy and mecari. I'm running out of options here. Below underneath another reply post to my question I sent links of my my posts in various venues.
Below is my current one. I'm using the dry brush method to distress it. I was going to turn it into a autumn or stand it up for a wardrobe, any suggestions?
I'm also working on this one as well. My idea is to turn it into a wine caddy (like the other image I sent with mine) what suggestions do you have and again please be brutally honest
This has a lot of good information for trunks:
amishhandcrafted.com/
www.txantiquemall.com/
I think some people may like refurbished trunks...while others prefer them in their original condition.
I'm sorry but you're asking for a lot of information on how many different trunks??
Your pictures are confusing to me (maybe not others) as I cannot tell what you have or what you have redone or even the number of trunks.
This trunk has been listed for sale for over a year and has not sold. It is a good example of what type of pictures are necessary when posting an item like this.
Check out location and cost of shipping.
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I cannot help you with your questions but I will provide a few links that may be of help:
dustyoldthing.com/
www.txantiquemall.com/
hmsantiquetrunks.com/
If you have any trunks listed for sale, would it be possible for you to provide a link to the listings?
Someone may be able to offer some suggestions on your listings.
First listing is for the Camel Top one
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Link for second one
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Link for third one:
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Fourth one:
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Last one:
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The first chest is Slightly Curved Top Trunk, then Flat Top Trunk, Camelback/Humpback Trunk.
www.collectorsweekly.com/
The pink/white/decal chest is from 1911-1940, flat top trunk from 19th.
"A true steamer trunk is a low profile trunk, no more than about 14" high, but can be small or large in length. The size requirement was one the steamship company's imposed. Some makers also advertised that their trunk would fit under any berth on any ship. Trunks that were brought into your cabin were referred to as "On Voyage". Here is a quote from the R.M.S. Aquitania,
"Baggage wanted on the voyage must be limited in size to 14 inches in height, 2 feet in width; and 3 feet 8 inches in length." www.hmsantiquetrunks.com/
This vintage trunks chests Edwardian wood antique white used leather handle large is very similar to your pink chest www.ebay.com/
Bidding has ended (Aug 21, 2022) with 1 bid - $50.
This Antique Steamer Trunk was sold for $100, 1 bid (Jul 14, 2022)
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I found a Painted Blue/Flowers Chic Shabby Country Cottage Vintage Trunk with starting bid $69.99, 0 bids
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Antique American Pink Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century was sold for $1500
www.1stdibs.com/
Search patent numbers and the locksmith's name, they will help date the trunks.
I found a Painted Blue/Flowers Chic Shabby Country Cottage Vintage Trunk with starting bid $69.99, 0 bids
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Vintage STEAMER TRUNK storage chest camelback humpback is listed at $89.99
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I think it is easier to sell a restored vintage trunk than a repainted/decorated trunk.
Here is a step by step instruction 'Restoring a Vintage Steamer Trunk':
www.instructables.com/
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