08/30/2026
For Sale: Antique Miniature Dome-Top Trunk (ca 1880 to 1900)
These miniature dome-top drunks are also frequently referred to as a doll trunk, toy box, or salesman's sample trunk. It features crystal-patterned embossed metal banding and a wood-slat body covered in antique paper. This trunk dates to the late Victorian era, specifically between 1880 and 1900. Trunks of this style with detailed, lithographed, or had stamped metal pattern bands, and curved dome tops were highly popular in the late 19th century. This trunk is in good antique condition and has the internal compartments. It has heavy surface scratching, a missing side handle and missing latch. It is unusual to find the interior with its original paper lithograph lining, and removable wooden tray. It measures 16 inches wide by 9 3/4 inches, and it is about 11 1/2 inches tall. These antique trunks came in many different sizes from very small to rather large in size. I would say this is more of a middle size trunk. I have seen these open with antique teddy bears or antiques dolls displayed in them.
($125 plus shipping)https://www.ebay.com/itm/147536730198