HMS, Her Majesty's Ship (or His Majesty's Ship). A term that conjures up images of majestic ocean liners crisscrossing across the Atlantic. Whether vacationing in Europe, or traveling to the Americas for a new life, all had one thing in common. Most all carried their prized possessions in a trunk. From a 13" high Flat Top "Steamer" tucked under your 3rd class mattress, to an exquisite Dome Top, carefully stowed away for the first class elite.
I have always had a love of antiques, but none more than the majestic trunk. I would have to say my favorite trunks were made between the 1860s and the 1890s. I prefer, and attempt to acquire, trunks that are less common and higher end. However, I will put as much hard work and care in replacing the handles on your family heirloom, as I would when doing a full restoration on one of my own trunks. There is a fine line when restoring trunks, not enough and it looks unfinished, too much and it loses its antique appeal. I am not locked into any one way of restoring a trunk. While there are certain things I do to all of my trunks, each trunk will eventually decide how it will end up. My goal is to maximize each trunks individual characteristics, and to ensure that it will last another 100 plus years.
In addition to selling restored trunks, I also offer repair and restoration services. Use the contact form to let me know what your needs are. I also have many unrestored trunks that may suit your needs. Tell me what style you are looking for, and we can decide on just exactly how you want it done. HMS trunks is located 60 miles south of San Francisco in San Jose, California.
HMS, Her Majesty's Ship (or His Majesty's Ship). A term that conjures up images of majestic ocean liners crisscrossing across the Atlantic. Whether vacationing in Europe, or traveling to the Americas for a new life, all had one thing in common. Most all carried their prized possessions in a trunk. From a 13" high Flat Top "Steamer" tucked under your 3rd class mattress, to an exquisite Dome Top, carefully stowed away for the first class elite.
I have always had a love of antiques, but none more than the majestic trunk. I would have to say my favorite trunks were made between the 1860s and the 1890s. I prefer, and attempt to acquire, trunks that are less common and higher end. However, I will put as much hard work and care in replacing the handles on your family heirloom, as I would when doing a full restoration on one of my own trunks. There is a fine line when restoring trunks, not enough and it looks unfinished, too much and it loses its antique appeal. I am not locked into any one way of restoring a trunk. While there are certain things I do to all of my trunks, each trunk will eventually decide how it will end up. My goal is to maximize each trunks individual characteristics, and to ensure that it will last another 100 plus years.
In addition to selling restored trunks, I also offer repair and restoration services. Use the contact form to let me know what your needs are. I also have many unrestored trunks that may suit your needs. Tell me what style you are looking for, and we can decide on just exactly how you want it done. HMS trunks is located 60 miles south of San Francisco in San Jose, California.