Hello to all and looking for other trunk lovers.

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by David M. Griggs, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. David M. Griggs

    David M. Griggs New Member

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know what my main interests are but not limited to with antiques. I am about to turn 47 and have been disabled with a rare genetic disorder since my early 30s so I have an unlimited amount of time to kill and very little to fill that time due to medical limitations. I greatly enjoy restoring mostly Victorian era items simply because of seeing the early ways they designed and built mechanical things and how they have evolved over the past couple of centuries. As much as I like the mechanical by far my greatest love is restoring the very odd and intricate trunks. For me it is easy to explain what I like...... THE WEIRDER the BETTER!!!!!!!! Now that you know a little about me please let me know if you also enjoy old trunks, if you happen to know much about them and especially if you also restore them. I’m always up for swapping tricky techniques and oddball knowledge. Thanks to everyone for their time.
     
  2. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Great intro, David!
    We have only one old trunk, a "humpback" or "camelback" that we restored about 10 years ago. I think it's ca. 1880. Not too weird, unfortunately.
     
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum, from another member with a rare genetic disorder, unlimited time, and very limited energy.
     
  4. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Hi David. There's a wealth of knowledge on this board and a group of very friendly people. Welcome!
     
  5. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Welcome David. A trunk was presented here just the other day. I used to be a partner in old trunk restoration. I was the one who replaced old liners.
     
  6. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

  7. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    CC5E89C0-77B4-455D-8BC9-01196EF1563B.jpeg This is an interesting, weird trunk! :hilarious:
    We have fun here, too!
    Welcome to the Forum, David! :)
     
  8. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi David!

    Welcome to Antiquers!
     
  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi and WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, David!!!! And sorry about your disorder..... sounds like in spite of it you've found a wonderful way to fill your time with restoration!!!!! We hope you will post some of your treasures eventually!!!!!
     
  10. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Welcome, @David M. Griggs

    Good to know, as we are neighbors!
     
    Ghopper1924 and i need help like this.
  11. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    I think he gives drawing lessons on PBS :)

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    Ghopper1924 and i need help like this.
  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  13. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

  14. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

  15. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Hi David and welcome! I like old trunks but only have one, unrestored, and not unusual. I love it anyway!

    Sure would love to see yours or what you think of as unusual:)
     
  16. David M. Griggs

    David M. Griggs New Member

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    Just so you know, there are a lot of simple things that if you are handy you can really make big changes to them with mostly time and a little money. Most of the things done in a restoration are pretty easy for anyone to do.
     
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