Steamer Trunk

[AWP]

Not sure how old this is, who manufactured it or what it might be worth?? Atkinson & Long Mfg Co lock with T2543 key. 36"x21"x23" (LxWxH).

 

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[Blackfoot58]

Years ago we donated a similar trunk to a church fundraising auction. It brought nearly nothing. I think $10

 

[AWP]

Years ago we donated a similar trunk to a church fundraising auction. It brought nearly nothing. I think $10

Thanks. Still curious on manufacturer, age and any other info people might be willing to share.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

It says Atkinson & Long Manufacturing Company on the lock. I looked them up and found one at auction that didn't sell for $11.00. I think Blackfoot58 is right.

 

[jgoetz4]

Here's some ideas on using the trunk around the house.
Jim

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[Wonderwhatif]

I dunno, again far from an expert. Couldn't the lock and trunk be different companies? Like how zippers are made by not the clothing company. I think antique trunks are in if they are cleaned up and pretty, maybe not a ton of money, but you could flip it I'd think. IN particular the inside is in good condition and very cute. The whole trunk is actually nice condition. Maybe it's more modern?

 

[AWP]

I dunno, again far from an expert. Couldn't the lock and trunk be different companies? Like how zippers are made by not the clothing company. I think antique trunks are in if they are cleaned up and pretty, maybe not a ton of money, but you could flip it I'd think. IN particular the inside is in good condition and very cute. The whole trunk is actually nice condition. Maybe it's more modern?

Thanks. I assumed lock mfg was different than trunk mfg. Couldn't find any Identifying info on trunk.

 

[Wonderwhatif]

I find trunks

Thanks. I assumed lock mfg was different than trunk mfg. Couldn't find any Identifying info on trunk.

I find trunks super difficult for that reason. Did you check bottom?

I think part of selling pretty vintage trunks is finding the right audience, but unless it's a big manufacturer you likely won't make much. I think with the gift of the gab to the right person you could get $50, but maybe that's just cause I like trunks and the ones I see are usually in much worse condition. Certainly I think it'd be a housewife or someone buying it for visual rather than a collector or antiquer (again assuming it's not valuable)

 

[Blackfoot58]

Yes, they are like adopting a baby elephant: it’s cute, should have value, but where in the h@!! Am I going to put it? They make great blanket storage. We used our old one to store winter clothing: stocking hats, scarves, earmuffs, gloves, etc when winter was over. They take a lot of room.

 

[Wonderwhatif]

Yes, they are like adopting a baby elephant: it’s cute, should have value, but where in the h@!! Am I going to put it? They make great blanket storage. We used our old one to store winter clothing: stocking hats, scarves, earmuffs, gloves, etc when winter was over. They take a lot of room.

I guess that's the crux of it, same with those big vintage hutches, no young people have any space. I say from my pokey basement apartment that is still massively undervalued for where I live.