Q: I’d like to know if this trunk has any value? I’d like to get it fixed up. This label that says “A.E. Meek & Co.” is inside the lid. Is the maker still in business?

 

A: A.E. Meek & Co. was founded by Arthur Edmond Meek in Denver, Colorado, in 1876. His brothers, Leonard and Rupert, joined the business and they built a factory to produce trunks and valises in 1905. They also operated a retail store at a separate location. The factory became The Atlas Luggage Company in 1932. That company is still in business, now as the Atlas Case Corporation. If all the parts of your trunk work, you may just need to clean the metal. Flat top trunks like yours are popular as decorative objects and are often used as coffee tables or end tables. If there are young children in the family, remember that trunks can be dangerous and precautions should be taken to ensure a child doesn’t become trapped in the trunk if the lid closes. Old trunks like yours sell for about $50-$100 if in shabby condition.

 

One response to “A.E. Meek Trunk”

  1. Suki17 says:

    I am in possession of a LV trunk which is also not in good shape. I do I proceed to find out value and how to sell.
    Many thanks!

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