#28 • Rattan Trunks Flat-Top Steamer Travel Trunk

Part of August 2026 Curiosities Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $50.00

Status: Sold

Category: Purses, Bags & Luggage

An early 20th-century American steamer trunk featuring a dark metal body, wooden slats, and brass hardware by Truckdom Trunk Co., manufacturers of Rattan Trunks. These heavy-duty travel trunks were engineered for extended transoceanic or cross-country train travel and the flat-top design allowed trunks to be easily stacked atop one another in cargo holds or cabin compartments. Measures approximately 36" x 20.75" x 18" tall.