Hi Valerie,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Antique or vintage steamer trunks are popular today, blending nostalgia, craftsmanship, and functional style. Some - those made by Goyard or Louis Vuitton, or ones owned by celebrities or historically important people - can bring several thousand dollars at auction but the vast majority - including those like yours that do not appear to be identified by the maker, and are more functional than beautiful, usually don't sell for more than $500 at auction. In this size and condition, this is worth $200-300 at auction.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique metal bound pine steamer trunk
unattributed maker, American or European, late 19th Century
Of rectangular section with braced top and sides, with tin corners and latches; the interior of the hinged lid papered with magazine images of Charlie Chaplin.
Height: 25 inches; width: 36 inches; depth: 22 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in generally good condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia