Expert: Eileen Cronk - 4/24/2005

Question
I have acquired an old Ed Roos cedar chest that is in excellent condition.  This has to be from the late 30's to early 40's as there is an insurance tag on the inside cover that states they will insure for $250 for any moth damage.  The expiration date on that was 1944.  Chest style=5001 and serial number is 382253.  I was just curious how much this may be worth?  Thank You.   Eric

Answer
Hi Eric
Nice to hear from you.
As you probably guessed, the insurance tag means the company was so confident that moths would never get in this chest and eat the blankets that they insured the contents for up to $250.00.
While these chests are lovely, they are still redily available and reasonably priced.
The following info I copied from someone else inquiring about their chest and I include it here for you.
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Question
My husband and I have an Ed Roos cedar chest which was owned by his great-grandmother and were curious about the general value. It's original price is listed inside and was $100. Can you give me any idea of the potential value? If not, could you give us the name of a book(s) which might help us?
Thanks!
Morrighan

Answer
Hi Morrighan
Nice to hear from you.
I would say your chest would be in the $300 to $400 range.
I live in Canada and things here are rather high for the most part.
I copied and pasted some price ranges for cedar chests, and as you can see they vary.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

Lane Cedar Chest
Channel: Design Studio
Year: unknown
Price: $600.00 USD
Description: Beautiful Lane cedar chest (label in tact) refurbished and custom painted in the Wild Rose pattern. Can be purchased individually or as part of a five piece set.


Lane Waterfall Cedar Chest
Channel: Antiques
Year: 1940s est
Price: $130.00 USD
Description: A lane waterfall style cedar chest. The size descriptions are approximately: 26" high 42" long 20" deep Nicks on top at back and front at base Fairly easy repair if wish to fully restore. Spring cleaning will also administer ...


$300 SOLD
SOLD Large Antique Cedar Chest
Antiques:Furniture
Great storage inside and fabulous for use in virtually any space in your home (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.)! Certainly as a coffee table, child's toy chest, blanket chest, foot-of-bed storage and seating, etc.

Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen