Solid wood trunk

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Justin Chase, Jul 23, 2020.

  1. Justin Chase

    Justin Chase New Member

    Hi! Does anyone know the origin of this trunk, or what HSS stands for?

    Possibly shipping or navy related? Purchased in New Brunswick, Canada.

    See photo.

    Thank You!

    Justin
     
    Justin Chase, Jul 23, 2020
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  2. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Justin!

    Welcome to Antiquers...........:cat:

    If you're having trouble with posting your photo, and if you take your photos with your phone, email them to yourself choosing Medium.

    You should then be able to post them here.
     
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  4. Justin Chase

    Justin Chase New Member

    Thanks Judy!

    Here's a photo.

    Justin
     

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  6. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    You're welcome Justin.

    Unfortunately I can't help with your chest, but I'm wondering if the initials might be those of the original owner.........Wait for others to respond.............
     
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Greetings, Justin! Can we see the inside to get clues about purpose from the configuration and also get measurements? Sometimes the monogrammed ones were carpenter's tool boxes, although this one is so pristine I would say this was probably a repaint job.
     
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  8. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Boatbuilder's tool chest.
     
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  9. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Also stands for military, HSS High-speed Sea Service as in HSS Explorer but I don't know if this is related to ferries.
     
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  10. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    No doubt a "carpenter's tool box" A view inside would confirm it, in the UK these are very sort after and good ones can go for big money.
     
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