I have one! The removable desk box can sit on the open draw to provide a writing desk. The hooks in the draw allow it to sit at a open angle to get out the books or things inside. Mine dosn't have hangers ... shoe holders instead. Thanks for sharing. Melinda
That is a very cool find. I think the garment side is very ingenious. I particularly like the hangar designs to maximize space. I do believe the box is a shoe box.
I have around 20 trunks ...all very old, just the one wardrobe trunk like yours.....Can you tell me how to look up old stuff? My uncle was a serious collector/hoarder and I have no idea. Antique galore...washboards, blue canning jars, wooden crates and tons of furniture, barrels full of old snow ski and golf clubs..hundreds of golf clubs with socks on them. He was an avid golfer and traveled all over. Also ton of antique camping lanterns still in the original boxes.It is overwhelming...have been working on just clearing his house for 3 years and I am hoping to finish this year. Also there is a 74 Vega everything is original on...he was going to put transmission in, but got sick. So there’s a brand new transmission still in the box in his kitchen...I am not mechanical. It is black and yellow and reminds me of a 🐝 bumblebee. Bucket seats, all Black leather interior, no scratches or dents and garaged whole time. I threw the mattress away that was still sitting on the racks on top of the car. Parked next to the car is an old vintage sleigh carriage...no rot but I can see it was red at one time and was painted all black. The seat is leather and has a hole chewed threw it from some rodent....can see the coil springs. My shop is full and I really need to figure out what to let go...but nervous as I don’t know antique values. I thought about calling American Pickers cause I like those guys and they give you the history and value. I started watching them a couple years ago and seen some familiar items....oh, by the he saved all his old appliances too...I had to laugh when I found playboy books hidden in the freezer compartment...the old rounded fridge w/the tiny metal ice box. Anywho...any suggestions would be so much appreciated. I will check out the rest of your channel. Have a nice day!
@@tinaknutsen Hi Tina, sounds like you inherited a treasure trove! No, I don't know the value or history of my trunk. I don't think it is very old or valuable. I bought it for 50$. Yes I do think you need help determining what is valuable of your uncles. I think I would start with reference books and auction houses. Find an auction house with a good reputation and far reach. Your bumble bee car is definitely a collectable and should bring a good price. But word to the wise, don't hold out for the highest price for each item, just get your money and get out. Enjoy your money now while you are young and able. Do make plans for your future. Get good financial advice too. Live your life and enjoy it! I wish you well on this exciting treasure hunt!
@@OneGuyOnline2 Thank you for the advice. I will start by looking into auction houses...sounds like would be fun...hasn’t ever done that. Have a great week!
Thank you. It is not a secure box. So many thoughts about what the box is for, but it is kinda flimsy for much but shoes or a desk or mirror and makeup stuff. But who knows? Maybe it was up to the owner what to do with it? I bought stickers for the outside of the trunk. Just gotta put them on now. :)
How cool is that? The top shelf was supposed to be for your unmentionables. The one with the strap I think that's where the jewelry would go? I'm thinking they would have jewelry in a velvet bag and that would be a way to keep them safe. The box on the bottom of the apparel was used like an overnight case. It was easy to get to and could be taken out quickly. The Victorian era is something I study. It was a very interesting time in our history. I'm assuming that it came from that era. Just for the fun of it I looked it up on eBay. They are asking between $895-$1200 for them. Lucky find. I'm so jealous!!
Thanks for telling me what the compartments were for. I am still not sure what the one with the drop down back was for. It doesn't fit in any other drawer space. I don't think my trunk is very old. I see them on Facebook Marketplace for a lot less than they are on e-bay. I paid $50.00 for my trunk. lol. It is in really good condition through. (I live in California.)
One Guy Online I wonder how old it is? It would be as old as when steamer ships ran. It has to be early 1900s. I can’t wait to see what you use it for. I , of course, would use it to store craft stuff in. Never stand still for long in my house or I’ll store craft stuff on you!!! I live in New England. Lots of The Gilded Age “cottages” here. Full blown mansions they used for their summer homes. Fascinating stuff.
@@pattyatrumdycreations134 Ha ha. I wanted to use it for craft storage too, but due to its size, it may have to live else where in the apartment. I don't think it is any older than say the 1930s or so. They still make steamer trunks for all sorts of stuff. Just look up Louis Vuitton, that company still makes some cool trunks. New England would be a beautiful place to live.
One Guy Online New England is a great place to live.....and then you get 2’ of snow and you wonder WHY you live here. Then the hostas and tulips 🌷 start to push through and you say “ oh yeah, that’s why”. I am blessed because I get to garden all year long. I am an interior landscaper. I maintain tropical plants in corporate buildings. I admire your plant collection. THAT’S IT!!!! A steamer trunk planter!! LOL.
The one box is a shoe box to shine your shoes on the metal indenture under the hangers are to hold the shoe brushes and the one with the hinges isa built ironing board
Its called a steamer trunk for that reason if people ar on long trips and they want their clothes pressed they would use a steaming hot iron on that drawer with one of the pant or square hangers and they use that snap to hold it in place
@@darkdragonpez I don't suppose there is any hard and fast way to use these trunks, I am sure each person used them however they worked for them. lolol
What a beautiful trunk. I have just seen titanic and this one reminds me of that area. 😍 Maybe you can make some kind of wood construction the trunk can stand on with wheel so you can move it around without destroying the original trunk. Hope you understand...my English is not so good. Live in Denmark 🇩🇰 Happy new year 🎆
Thanks Tina, I think this is a good idea. It is a heavy and sturdy trunk. I am going to put it beside my bed as a night stand. Use the drawers for all the stuff I keep next to the bed. Thanks for joining in my fun.
ha ha. I tried to turn it around and it wouldn't go in. I thought it might be a bookcase. Someone thought it was a book shelf that you put under the "desk". I think that would work a bit better.
The very bottom drawer is for hats. But of your crazy latest fashion millinery doesn’t fit, pull out the second Botton drawer, strap the drawer back to the bottom, then put the drawer back in upside down.
It’s so cool that you have all of the pieces… I have one, but the cloth covering the garment section is missing as well as hangers… 🥰
Wow amazing find! It's in such good shape.
Wow this is amazing it’s actually coming from Europe and if I’m not wrong it’s it’s from 1852 till 1890
I have one! The removable desk box can sit on the open draw to provide a writing desk. The hooks in the draw allow it to sit at a open angle to get out the books or things inside. Mine dosn't have hangers ... shoe holders instead. Thanks for sharing. Melinda
Thanks Melinda, I will give it a look.
I just got one the same but missing everything whats it called
I have always wanted one of these. Please show us the finished product when you finish covering the inside with vintage newspapers!
Yes I plan on filming it when done. But "when" is the question. I am a little slow moving. haha
@@OneGuyOnline2 I mentioned you on my channel! th-cam.com/video/KdCY9bBHjbE/w-d-xo.html
That is a very cool find. I think the garment side is very ingenious. I particularly like the hangar designs to maximize space. I do believe the box is a shoe box.
Thanks Wayne
Ohhhhh what am awesome find!! Love it so much! 😲💕
WOW, Love this its beautiful, congrats.
I just inherited the same trunk...only difference is the fabric pattern. Was hoping to learn more of the history and value of this piece.
I have around 20 trunks ...all very old, just the one wardrobe trunk like yours.....Can you tell me how to look up old stuff? My uncle was a serious collector/hoarder and I have no idea. Antique galore...washboards, blue canning jars, wooden crates and tons of furniture, barrels full of old snow ski and golf clubs..hundreds of golf clubs with socks on them. He was an avid golfer and traveled all over. Also ton of antique camping lanterns still in the original boxes.It is overwhelming...have been working on just clearing his house for 3 years and I am hoping to finish this year. Also there is a 74 Vega everything is original on...he was going to put transmission in, but got sick. So there’s a brand new transmission still in the box in his kitchen...I am not mechanical. It is black and yellow and reminds me of a 🐝 bumblebee. Bucket seats, all Black leather interior, no scratches or dents and garaged whole time. I threw the mattress away that was still sitting on the racks on top of the car. Parked next to the car is an old vintage sleigh carriage...no rot but I can see it was red at one time and was painted all black. The seat is leather and has a hole chewed threw it from some rodent....can see the coil springs. My shop is full and I really need to figure out what to let go...but nervous as I don’t know antique values. I thought about calling American Pickers cause I like those guys and they give you the history and value. I started watching them a couple years ago and seen some familiar items....oh, by the he saved all his old appliances too...I had to laugh when I found playboy books hidden in the freezer compartment...the old rounded fridge w/the tiny metal ice box. Anywho...any suggestions would be so much appreciated. I will check out the rest of your channel. Have a nice day!
@@tinaknutsen Hi Tina, sounds like you inherited a treasure trove! No, I don't know the value or history of my trunk. I don't think it is very old or valuable. I bought it for 50$. Yes I do think you need help determining what is valuable of your uncles. I think I would start with reference books and auction houses. Find an auction house with a good reputation and far reach. Your bumble bee car is definitely a collectable and should bring a good price. But word to the wise, don't hold out for the highest price for each item, just get your money and get out. Enjoy your money now while you are young and able. Do make plans for your future. Get good financial advice too. Live your life and enjoy it! I wish you well on this exciting treasure hunt!
@@OneGuyOnline2 Thank you for the advice. I will start by looking into auction houses...sounds like would be fun...hasn’t ever done that. Have a great week!
Awesome find!
That's in great shape! What a find. I think that bottom box is for documents.
Thank you. It is not a secure box. So many thoughts about what the box is for, but it is kinda flimsy for much but shoes or a desk or mirror and makeup stuff. But who knows? Maybe it was up to the owner what to do with it? I bought stickers for the outside of the trunk. Just gotta put them on now. :)
The box on the bottom of the garment side is for shoes
Great find!! I love ald trunks too!!
Great find...thanks for sharing....
Now that’s cool! Who at a great find
How cool is that? The top shelf was supposed to be for your unmentionables. The one with the strap I think that's where the jewelry would go? I'm thinking they would have jewelry in a velvet bag and that would be a way to keep them safe. The box on the bottom of the apparel was used like an overnight case. It was easy to get to and could be taken out quickly. The Victorian era is something I study. It was a very interesting time in our history. I'm assuming that it came from that era. Just for the fun of it I looked it up on eBay. They are asking between $895-$1200 for them. Lucky find. I'm so jealous!!
Haha that makes two of us! I'm sooooo jealous! Lol
Thanks for telling me what the compartments were for. I am still not sure what the one with the drop down back was for. It doesn't fit in any other drawer space. I don't think my trunk is very old. I see them on Facebook Marketplace for a lot less than they are on e-bay. I paid $50.00 for my trunk. lol. It is in really good condition through. (I live in California.)
One Guy Online I wonder how old it is? It would be as old as when steamer ships ran. It has to be early 1900s. I can’t wait to see what you use it for. I , of course, would use it to store craft stuff in. Never stand still for long in my house or I’ll store craft stuff on you!!! I live in New England. Lots of The Gilded Age “cottages” here. Full blown mansions they used for their summer homes. Fascinating stuff.
@@pattyatrumdycreations134 Ha ha. I wanted to use it for craft storage too, but due to its size, it may have to live else where in the apartment. I don't think it is any older than say the 1930s or so. They still make steamer trunks for all sorts of stuff. Just look up Louis Vuitton, that company still makes some cool trunks. New England would be a beautiful place to live.
One Guy Online New England is a great place to live.....and then you get 2’ of snow and you wonder WHY you live here. Then the hostas and tulips 🌷 start to push through and you say “ oh yeah, that’s why”. I am blessed because I get to garden all year long. I am an interior landscaper. I maintain tropical plants in corporate buildings. I admire your plant collection. THAT’S IT!!!! A steamer trunk planter!! LOL.
That is so awesome!!
The one box is a shoe box to shine your shoes on the metal indenture under the hangers are to hold the shoe brushes and the one with the hinges isa built ironing board
Thank you for this insight, I will look at it again!
I only know that because I saw it on antique road show
Its called a steamer trunk for that reason if people ar on long trips and they want their clothes pressed they would use a steaming hot iron on that drawer with one of the pant or square hangers and they use that snap to hold it in place
@@darkdragonpez Yep, gonna have to look at that again. I thought the steamer trunk was called so because they were taking on steamer ships.
@@darkdragonpez I don't suppose there is any hard and fast way to use these trunks, I am sure each person used them however they worked for them. lolol
What a beautiful trunk. I have just seen titanic and this one reminds me of that area. 😍
Maybe you can make some kind of wood construction the trunk can stand on with wheel so you can move it around without destroying the original trunk.
Hope you understand...my English is not so good. Live in Denmark 🇩🇰
Happy new year 🎆
Thanks Tina, I think this is a good idea. It is a heavy and sturdy trunk. I am going to put it beside my bed as a night stand. Use the drawers for all the stuff I keep next to the bed. Thanks for joining in my fun.
We assumed our steamer trunk was bowed on the top for the same reason. My trunk has a drawer with a spot to hold an iron.
Does yours have a fourth drawer with hinges on it and snap like hers that the built in ironing board
Yay, 'bout time you came back😊😊.Tfs❤ Dang, that's SOO fantastic!!!
Yes, I was stuck on Nik the Booksmith's Deserted Island for a month! ha ha. Wish I had the trunk then.
@@OneGuyOnline2 Lol, and a perfect place to be stuck for sure. 🤗
Maybe, you pull the drawer out, turn it around, drop the back panel and create a dry bar for your martinis!
ha ha. I tried to turn it around and it wouldn't go in. I thought it might be a bookcase. Someone thought it was a book shelf that you put under the "desk". I think that would work a bit better.
The very bottom drawer is for hats. But of your crazy latest fashion millinery doesn’t fit, pull out the second Botton drawer, strap the drawer back to the bottom, then put the drawer back in upside down.
Cool find :)
They must be very heavy right now? And nowadays we are surely not allowed to travel with them.
if there"s a spot for an iron theres an ironing board usally behind the hangers
Not aware of any iron storage in my trunk. and no ironing board inside either. But thanks!
nice
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