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Title: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: collectorkim on October 17, 2013, 01:16:11 PM

I recently acquired an antique trunk.  On the outside lid there is a metal plate which reads, Wilmington & Co., Trunks and Leather Goods, Toldedo, O.  I have researched this on the internet with no luck.  Can anyone tell me about this trunk manufacturer or when they were in business?  THANKS!

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: Ipcress on October 17, 2013, 01:52:45 PM

I think what you have is a trunk by B,B & B. ( Boyd, Boyd and Boyd )
There are adverts from around 1911 online which give a list of retailers where people can purchase these trunks and receive the same guarantee. Wilmington & Co in Toldeo is listed as one of these retailers.

BB&B were a Pittsburgh company and i think were sold and became part of the Buffalo Trunk Manufacturing Company

You might have to check that though. Only spent a couple of mins on it.

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: mart on October 17, 2013, 02:36:54 PM

Many are marked with the retailer rather than the maker of the trunk !!

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: bigwull on October 17, 2013, 02:57:40 PM

God!!...i think i,ve gone blind....I can,t see this trunk.... ;D

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: collectorkim on October 18, 2013, 09:37:51 AM

Thanks for the information thus far - - -gives me a direction to research!  I have attached a picture of the trunk in question.  Any more info is appreciated!!

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: mart on October 18, 2013, 10:56:37 AM

Look up Steamer Trunks !! You will find a bunch of them !! Has yours been re-done ??

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: bigwull on October 18, 2013, 11:19:27 AM

Found this one...which is,nt far removed from yours....its been re-finished...to a nice standard...it may give you some insight as to what yours might be worth

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Ladycomet-Nice-Refinished-Flat-Top-Steamer-Trunk-Antique-Chest-With-Key-Tray-/121196815881?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item1c37e4a609

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: Ipcress on October 18, 2013, 11:26:38 AM

Quote from: collectorkim on October 18, 2013, 09:37:51 AM

Thanks for the information thus far - - -gives me a direction to research!  I have attached a picture of the trunk in question.  Any more info is appreciated!!

Very similar to the one on Worthpoint. There are four images to compare

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/b-b-b-trunk-co-vintage-steamer-trunk-german (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/b-b-b-trunk-co-vintage-steamer-trunk-german)

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: collectorkim on October 18, 2013, 01:07:47 PM

Thanks to all for the information.  My trunk is original and has not been redone.  There are two small flaws in the canvas as seen on the front.  The interior has two trays which are still in good condition.  On one side of the trunk there is a voyage sticker as well as a label from a railroad which I assume is all part of its journey!  I think I will give it a good cleaning and leave as is.

Title: Re: Antique Trunk Manufacturer
Post by: mart on October 18, 2013, 06:51:04 PM

It looks in good condition,,just wondered if it had been restored !!