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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.Click to see full answer. Considering this, 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.Likewise, how do you restore old rusted metal trunks? Rub the rust in a circular motion with steel wool, remembering that steel and tin, which are harder, may require a wire brush, while brass, which is softer, might be quickly restored with steel wool. Still, a heavy buildup of rust on brass might require the wire brush. Just so, 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.How do you refurbish an antique trunk? 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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