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Marvin D. Miller

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 12/31/2012

Expertise

I can answer questions related to antique trunks, their age, manufacturers, styles, patents, etc, including all types of trunks such as steamer trunks, saratoga trunks, Victorian trunks, slat trunks, toy and doll trunks, stagecoach trunks, valises, hat trunks, and others.

Experience in the area

I have over 40 years experience in trunk restoration, collecting, and research. I own the most extensive collection of historical documents, catalogs, maker's labels, cards, etc. related to antique trunks. I am always updating my inventory of historical documents and antique trunks.

Organizations

Association of American Antique Trunk Restorers, President.

Publications

Primarily on the website www.ThisOldTrunk.com Cotton & Quail Antiques newspaper (Southeast). Antique Journal magazine.

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia. I have conducted extensive research related to the topic of trunk manufacturers and trunk styles in the U.S. and Europe.

Past/Present Clients

Have consulted for the Pawn Stars TV show on antique trunks. I have sold antique trunks to museums in California and Florida and to customers around the world.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
marie	04/03/12	5	9	7
katherine	03/09/12	10	10	10
dan	03/04/12	10	10	10	Thank you Mr. Miller. You were very .....
Bon	03/04/12	10	10	10	Perfect. I appreciate your knowledge.
j.conklin	03/03/12	10	10	10	EXCELLENT information from an individual who answers .....

Recent Answers from Marvin D. Miller

2012-04-03 antique jewelry box:

Hi, some items of that type, especially the oriental items are very hard to determine the age based on a picture. I can tell it is of oriental design and appears to have a little age, but I really can't

2012-03-12 antique trunk/hat box:

Norm, Your cube shaped trunk was most likely made as a hat trunk and is most likely a French made trunk based on the style and the markings on the lock. While not all small trunks like this were hat

2012-03-08 antique trunk:

Katherine, I would say that if your great aunt bought this trunk new, that she would have been about 35 to 40 years old, or even a little older when she did. It's a very popular style made by many American

2012-03-04 Moran Brothers Trunk:

Hi Dan, While I have not heard of Moran Bros. trunk company until now, I can tell you that based on my 40 years experience working on old trunks that probably 75% of the thousands of trunks I've ever

2012-03-04 Antique Trunk:

The value can be in the range of $150 to $300 or maybe more in some areas. The canvas would have been totally covering the trunk exterior. Nearly all of these were made that way. You may find traces of

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