Wardrobe Mark

Q: I was given this trunk that has a sticker that says “Christie Baggage, Best Going, Best Returning.” Inside the trunk there are four drawers on one side and a place to hang clothes on the other side. Does it have any value?

A: Your trunk was made by Christie Trunk & Bag Company, Ltd., of Amherst, Nova Scotia. George and Charles Christie started Christie Bros. in 1863. The company started out as a sawmill and carriage manufactory and later made funeral supplies, trunks and suitcases. It was known for its travel trunks. The business closed in 1968. This type of trunk sells for about $100 to $150, usually to be used as a coffee table or “dresser.”