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    Posted 9 years ago

    onlyson
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    Hello Everyone & Happy Safe New Year to All,

    Can anyone tell me what type of trunk this is and what it might have been used for?

    I have found this and a lot of other unique trunks in a family member's attic and basement. This one is nice and has a leather turtle shell like outside. It looks as if it held a specific item but I have no idea what and he has passed. I do know uncle worked at a large department store for years as a salesman and before that he worked at a factory. He was 92 years old last year and I have no idea how old it is either.

    I think it's cool and am trying to think of some way to re-purpose it in my house.

    Thanks

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    Comments

    1. hmsantiquetrunks.com hmsantiquetrunks.com, 9 years ago
      My guess is it was for a musical instrument. NEXT!
      Jim
      hmsantiquetrunks.com
    2. onlyson, 9 years ago
      I can tell it held something that had a round base, can't think of and instrument that would fit that but thanks for comment
      Any other suggestions?

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