The average canvas-covered, flat-topped trunk in ‘as-found’ condition (most of the canvas is there, handles are broken, tray inside, smells like mothballs, has someone’s name on the ends, some rust here and there) is worth about $100 to $200 un-refinished.Click to see full answer. Correspondingly, how much is an old chest worth? Estimate the Value of Your Trunk 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.Additionally, how much is an old cedar chest worth? Online auction sites, antique shops and secondhand stores often sell Lane cedar chests — based on their age, condition or rarity — starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more for older chests. But most chests, on average, are valued between $200 and $400. One may also ask, how much is a vintage steamer trunk worth? We’ve sold a few nice vintage steamer trunks,and unless you know exactly how the person buying it is going to want it refinished, the best way to sell it is pretty much “as is”. Depending on condition and age, they can go from $20 to $100 in “as is” condition.How do you restore an old chest? How to Restore an Antique Trunk 1) Remove all of the old paper from the inside of the trunk, you will need a good quality scrapper to do this. 2) After the inside of the trunk is dry you want to sand the inside with 100 grit sandpaper.
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