What is this dome top trunk worth?

[JanaMarie]

It's big! 28" high with the dome, 39" long, 22" deep. Made out of wood, metal and what looks like leather. Wheels on the bottom. No key, no drawers. Made by Crouch & Fitzgerald in NYC. Is that a good company? What is this trunk's value? Thanks for any help!

 

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[vpnavy]

It's big! 28" high with the dome, 39" long, 22" deep. Made out of wood, metal and what looks like leather. Wheels on the bottom. No key, no drawers. Made by Crouch & Fitzgerald in NYC. Is that a good company? What is this trunk's value? Thanks for any help!

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[Blackfoot58]

Started in 1839. Very known, reputable company. Similar trunks by the company are $1000 to $2500. That is full retail, from what I saw. I would have it authenticated as to maker and age. That will weigh heavily in establishing the value. Looks like a nice piece. Good luck.

 

[JanaMarie]

Started in 1839. Very known, reputable company. Similar trunks by the company are $1000 to $2500. That is full retail, from what I saw. I would have it authenticated as to maker and age. That will weigh heavily in establishing the value. Looks like a nice piece. Good luck.

That is helpful, thank you!

 

[JanaMarie]

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Thank you!

 

[JanaMarie]

That is helpful, thank you!

I don't know much about antiques -- how do I get a piece authenticated?

 

[ARC]

If someone offers you $100 bucks or more... take it.

here is link to one that just sold on Ebay.

Crouch & Fitzgerald Vintage Steamer Trunk | eBay

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[JanaMarie]

If someone offers you $100 bucks or more... take it.

here is link to one that just sold on Ebay.

Crouch & Fitzgerald Vintage Steamer Trunk | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crouch & Fitzgerald Vintage Steamer Trunk at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Thanks, thats a very similar trunk

 

[tamrock]

If someone offers you $100 bucks or more... take it.

here is link to one that just sold on Ebay.

Crouch & Fitzgerald Vintage Steamer Trunk | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crouch & Fitzgerald Vintage Steamer Trunk at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

It didn't sell. They relisted it for $200. and it seems it didn't sell for that. Selling a trunk that size online seems ridiculous to me, unless it was maybe an old one made by Louis Vuitton. I do see big old steamer trunks in the thrift stores rather frequently with prices around $50 to $80. They do move at those prices. I think it best you take to an antique furniture store and see what they believe it could be worth?

 

[ARC]

It didn't sell. They relisted it for $200. and it seems it didn't sell for that. Selling a trunk that size online seems ridiculous to me, unless it was maybe an old one made by Louis Vuitton. I do see big old steamer trunks in the thrift stores rather frequently with prices around $50 to $80. They do move at those prices. I think it best you take to an antique furniture store and see what they believe it could be worth?

Steamers are and always have been around me a dime a dozen and a pain in the arse.
They sell for 50 bucks... sheesh you can buy lane cedar trunks if patient for that same price.
Just saw one of the coolest nicest Lane's sell for 35 at Flea market 2 weeks ago... in immaculate condition i might add.
No shortage of either OR any antiques round here.
Problem is selling it.

 

[JanaMarie]

I figured that the sheer size of it would make it hard to sell, most people don't have room for something like that in their home. Good idea to check with the local antique stores to see if anyone is looking for this kind of thing. Thanks for your reply!

 

[Blackfoot58]

I think it would make a great treasure chest. A place to store those metal detecting finds.