Whats it? And whats it worth? <-Solved and updated->

[Eu_citzen]

Got any ideas what it is and what it's worth?








If you need more pics let me know, I've got a few more.

Thanks,
Eu

 

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[DCMatt]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

It is a flat top steamer trunk from the early 1900's. Might be worth a couple hundred dollars if you find the right buyer. Many of them on ebay...

If it was full of cash it would be worth a lot more.

DCMatt

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

old "steamer trunk" for carrying your stuff on a steamship trip overseas (europe)--- they were called that due to there heavy use for that purpose --it a travelling trunk / suitcase-- late 1800 very early1900 era time frame most likely --- as with many things in life -- $$$ value is as much as they will pay for it and as little as you will accept for it . --- when the two side meet thats "your price"--- so its hard to price out someone elses deal. --- Ivan

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Thanks DCMatt and Ivan.

when the two side meet thats "your price"--- so its hard to price out someone elses deal.

Yes Ivan I know, though someone could have an idea of what I could get for it someone offered 200 Swedish kronor thats about 32 US dollars. Which did not seem like a good deal for me.

 

[Angelo]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

The only Trunk maker with the JS initials is the following:

http://www.eagletrunks.com/steamertrunkdetails/EA001199Details.html

As far as the price.... When looking, I noticed that the replacement locks themselves are selling for $90.00

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

I'll give you £5 including postage.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

J.S. might instead be U.S.; the U is partially covered by the rivet

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

psst look at the rivet area -- you can see the very tip of the U there its "U.S. TRUNK"

 

[Angelo]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Here's a list.

http://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/history/trunkmakersp.html

tony

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

humm Union Superme early maker of wardrobe tunks early 1900's*** looks good to me --- US trunk company --new york --- the other US listed is a mass produced el cheapo "fiber" trunk out of mass and chicago .

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Don good catch!!

I see it now, I always thought it was J.S but it's U.S now that changes things.

I found some labels:
http://www.oldtrunks.com/history/historypages/labels.htm

Mine is not there...
SO " Union Supreme" seems logical.

lol Crusader.


Sure looks good Ivan.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Here's a 1948 U. S. Trunk Company Luggage Ad; looks like it might cost $6 to get a readable copy that might then tell you the address, etc. of the U. S. Trunk Co.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1948-U-S-Trunk-...Item?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116#ebayphotohosting

Don........

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Here is something for you Don.

United States Trunk Company, Fall River, Massachusetts

Note that they ain't in New York.

From: http://www.oldtrunks.com/history/historypages/labels.htm

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Eu...
Yes, I had noticed that site before--and the image of the U.S. Trunk Co. was different there than the mark on your trunk. I also noticed that the inner wall of the trunk has 'ridges' on either side that probably supported an inner 'tray'. What I'm hoping is that you have that inner tray and might be able to then locate a company label either on the tray or elsewhere on the trunk.
You may wish to also contact the eBay seller I referenced and ask that person for the U.S. Truck Company address that is probably on the ad page he is selling.
Don.......

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Nope, no inner tray here. It's as I got it.

I recently found some numbers on the side of the trunk, I hope to take a pic soon. (on the "handle")

I will try to get in touch with the Ebay seller.

Regards,
Eu

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Eu:
Part of an obit here:
http://archive.southcoasttoday.com/daily/06-99/06-10-99/zzzddobi.htm
states: Mr. Campos was employed as a supervisor FOR 49 YEARS (my emphasis) by the former U.S. Trunk Co. until he retired in 1979. Funny, that with a 'modern' company being in existence for at least 49 years that so little seems to be mentioned about it on the Internet.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

I got in contact with http://www.oldtrunks.com let's see if they can help ID.

Don, strange indeed!!

More pics soon!!

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Pic of the numbers on the handle. It says 38 375.

 

[NGE]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

If you can't sell it, why not make a "TREASURE" chest out of it. Would be a neat place to display all your finds. ......Not GE

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Whats it? And whats it worth?

Eu;
You may wish to contact these people:

The Trunk Shop
62 Canaan Back Road
Barrington NH 03825
Toll Free: 877 878-6588
E-mail: [email protected]

and inquire if Pat Morris is still with them. He knows about the US Trunk Company of Fall River, Mass.

Also, a wild guess is the first numbers represent the year (19XX) and the next three represent the sequence of manufacture for either that trunk type of their entire line.
Don.......