Comparable sales
Public auction records matched to this object type, material, and style. Prices are hammer or sold results in the source currency.
19th Century Banded Flat Top Steamer Travel Trunk
$90
Presented in this lot is an Antique 19th Century Banded Flat Top Steamer Travel Trunk, circa 1890s to 1910s. This trunk shows a stained wood and metal exterior with…
View saleAntique Dome Top Trunk w/ Compartments
$25
Antique dome top travel trunk with faux alligator skin and floral embossed covering, original paper lining, removable tray, leather handles, rollers on bottom, and bent…
View saleAntique Dome Top Travel Trunk
$30
Antique Dome Top Travel Trunk. Used condition, wear, worn, losses. 18 3/4" tall x 22" x 17"
View saleANTIQUE SCANDINAVIAN WOODEN TRUNK
$60
Wooden chest with wrought iron braces and latch. Dimensions: H 10" x W 19.25" x D 13.25". Condition: Scuffs, scratches, small chips and gouges. No lock/key. General…
View saleFurniture – NO SHIPPING -Small antique dome top trunk; softwood in old natural refinish; black steel banding…
$50
View saleAntique Humpback Trunk.
$30
This piece has 3 smaller compartments and one large compartment on the inside. It features silver toned panels and decorative hardware. It measures 27" tall, 32 1/2"…
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Furniture: Antique dome top trunk – wooden, metal bound painted blue with interior tray, interior upholstered…
$45
View saleLarge Antique Wood Humpback Trunk.
$80
View saleANTIQUE DOME TOP TRUNK WITH TIMBER AND METAL STRAPPING, APPROX. 90CM X 55CM X 68CM
$73
View saleAntique Metal Mounted Dome Top Trunk
$25
Antique Metal Mounted Dome Top Trunk. Used condition, surface distress. 17 3/4" tall x 32" long x 18"
View saleAntique American oak barrel top trunk, with highly
A$320
Large antique German oak barrel top trunk, 124cm T, long, candle drawer to interior
A$200
Antique Humpback Steamer Trunk
$70
View saleAntique humpback Trunk with tray
$45
View saleANTIQUE DOME TOP TRUNK
$40
View saleAntique Dome Top Trunk** 18 x 30 x 16 in. (45.7 x 76.2 x 40.6 cm.)
$35
View saleAntique Brass Inlaid Rosewood Barrel Top Trunk
$120
Antique American oak barrel top trunk, with highly
$211
Antique Humpback Trunk.
$160
Large antique German oak barrel top trunk, 124cm T, long, candle drawer to interior
$132
What defines this object type
Attributes shared by the records above. Use them to check whether your piece belongs in this group.
- Item Type
- travel trunk
- Category
- antique furniture / storage
- Style
- vernacular
- Material
- wood and iron
- Technique
- hand-built carpentry with forged/strapped iron hardware
- Era
- 1800-1850
- Motifs
- barrel-top lid, iron straps, central lockplate
Common questions
What does a vernacular travel trunk sell for?
Comparable public sale records for this object type run from roughly $40 to $300. The median result is near $65. Individual results fall outside that band when condition, attribution, or rarity differ, so treat it as context rather than a value for your piece.
What affects the value of a travel trunk?
Condition and completeness carry the most weight, followed by maker or pattern attribution, size, age, rarity, and how recent the comparable sales are. For wood and iron, also check for repairs, restoration, and surface wear.
Is this page an appraisal?
No. This page collects public auction records for a type of object. An appraisal identifies your specific item, weighs its condition and attribution, and states a defensible value for a stated purpose such as insurance, donation, or resale.
How do I tell if these records apply to my item?
Compare form, material, decoration, and marks against the records above. If several match closely, the range is a reasonable starting point. If none do, the object is probably a different type and needs its own comparable evidence.
How much is vernacular travel trunk worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the travel trunk topic closely enough for public reference.
Is your travel trunk like these?
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