How old is my antique steamer trunk?

How old is my antique steamer trunk?

100 years
1) To be considered antique, trunks must be at least 100 years and cannot have been restored. This greatly affects their value and should definitely be taken into consideration when you’re looking to start or expand your collection.

What can you do with a steamer trunk?

Protect the top of a leather or very old wooden trunk with a sheet of glass or a metal tray to avoid water rings and provide stability to glassware or decorative objects. The generous space inside of a coffee table-sized steamer trunk works to store clothes or bedding and pillows for occasional couch surfers.

How much is a steamer trunk worth?

These are the two most important factors in determining the value of your antique steamer trunk. Louis Vuitton trunks will sell for between $3000 and $20,000 while an unmarked steamer trunk will only sell for between $75 and $100. Martin Maier and Goyard steamer trunks may sell for between $500 and $3000.

How do you clean old trunk metal?

Clean metal antique trunks with a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle. Gently clean paper lined trunk interiors by spraying the vinegar solution on your cleaning cloth and carefully wiping down the interior.

Are old trunks worth anything?

With the above information in consideration the average American made trunk is worth about 100 to 300 depending on the style, size and condition. If fully restored prices can be anywhere from $400 to $900. Most french made trunks will bring over $2,000 or more.

How to determine the value of a steamer trunk?

Evaluate the condition of the trunk. The better shape a trunk is in, the more it will be worth. Also, determine whether the trunk has been restored. Unlike many antiques, which when restored go down in value, a good restoration or refinishing job will raise the value of a steamer trunk.

How much is a Goyard steamer trunk worth?

Goyard brand trunks are also worth a significant amount. Most french made trunks are worth much more than American made steamer trunks. Painted and Altered Trunks. Trunks that have been painted are on the very low end when speaking of value and generally do not sell for more than 35 to 50 dollars.

What to do with an old steamer trunk?

If you find a steamer trunk in poor condition, a professional trunk restorer can refinish it to its former glory. Several vendors also sell toolkits as well as trunk parts so you can do it yourself. In either case, the time and expense make this work more of a labor of love than a profitable business venture.

What makes a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk valuable?

If you have a trunk with a desirable label or style, it will be worth more. For example, leather-covered hump-back trunks from Crouch and Fitzgerald or breadloaf-shaped Jenny Lind trunks are difficult to find in good condition thus driving up the value. Trunks made by Louis Vuitton are also very collectible and very valuable.