Victorian Trunks
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Trunks and steamers that were manufactured and were fashionably popular during the years from 1837 - 1901 are generally referred to as Victorian trunks. These trunks will also inevitably be referred to under other names, most commonly as the style of trunk or by the manufacturer of the trunk.
Victorian trunks are merely representative of the times in which they came into fashion and were commonly used. Victorian trunks can be categorized to make it easier to search as either steamers or non-steamers, although there are many types and styles to choose from.
Victorian Non-Steamer Trunks
 STUNNING VICTORIAN RESTORED ANTIQUE DOME TRUNK 1800S CAMEL BACK HUMP BACK  US $399.00
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 Vintage Style Victorian Dome Trunk US $.99
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 unique 1891 antique very detailed craftsman handcarved trunk chest victorian US $1,500.00
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 Antique Victorian Ladies Hat Box or Half Trunk Case US $99.99
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 GOOD ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE BLANKET BOX TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE US $49.00
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 Old Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trunk Up Elephant Brooch Pin US $20.00
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Victorian Steamers
Flat topped steamers began to appear in the 1870s and were found in greater numbers in the early 1900s until around the 1920s. These steamer trunks were favored because they were able to be easily stacked on top of one antoher and stored in the ship's hold.
 Antique Doll Trunk Vintage Victorian Steamer Chest for Cruise Rail Travel US $199.99
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 ♥ 1800s RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STEAMER OAK SLAT TRUNK CHEST FURNITURE 2 TRAYS ♥ US $510.00
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 Eastbourne Pier paddle steamer Victorian photo 1401 US $15.80
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 ANTIQUE DOLL DOME STEAMER TRUNK VINTAGE VICTORIAN FANCY US $80.00
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 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DOME TOP STEAMER TRUNK CHEST RARE SMALL SIZE US $525.00
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 ★1880 antique 4pc early victorian TIN MILK BOTTLE CANNING STEAMER POT CARRIER US $224.95
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Victorian Cabin Trunks
Another popular type of trunk was the cabin trunk which was a trunk that was smaller in height to a normal steamer and was carried onto the ship by the owner. It was low enough to fit under the berth in the cabin of the ship or on a train, giving it its name.
 1928 George W Kneass Trunk Cabin Motoryacht 46 feet NO RESERVE US $20,000.00
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 Louis Vuitton Cabin trunk malle Coffer US $14,500.00
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 Stunning Vintage Leather Cabin Trunk Coffee Table Piece US $630.94
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 Amish Rustic Cedar Log Chest Trunk Wooden Blanket Box Storage Furniture Cabin 3 US $529.00
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 SuperBright Premium LED Interior Map Dome light Module Set Ssangyong KORANDO C US $62.69
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 1910 Ad L Goldsmith Son G S Trunk Cabin Baggage ORIGINAL ADVERTISING US $37.95
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Travel during the 1800s generally meant a lot of time on the road or sea and so the travelling trunk was an essential part of the luggage. Trunks were used to store all manner of personal items including clothes and equipment. During this time the manufacture of trunks developed from being merely a box into which everything was thrust to becoming an entire wardrobe including drawers and hanging space.
Some of the well known and respected trunk manufacturers of the time included Harry Bender, Louis Vuitton, Henry Likly & Co.
Victorian trunks are only a small part of the range of Trunks and Chests available here.