Wood, leather, brass, iron, linen
France, early 20th century
Louis Vuitton, Paris, France - since 1854, French luxury company
Original label of Louis Vuitton - Paris/Lille/Nice London and blue label ‘Lille, 34 rue Faidherbe’ on the inside; manufacturer's name on the wooden struts to the sides and the underside
Travel trunk with removable cover
Rectangular wooden body covered with black leather and fitted with iron edges, corners and riveted flaps; edges with encircling chased company initial ‘V’; two vertical wooden struts for stabilization on the long sides
Two original signed leather handles with iron rivets and brass rings on the top and corresponding handles on the short sides
Two old labels, one with the inscription ‘Stuttgart’; printed ‘M’ in white, and black lettering (difficult to read), probably ‘Louis Vuitton’; printed ‘M’ and ‘2’ in white on a short side; vacant wooden plaque (probably for address) on the opposite side
Beige interior linen fitting
Wooden frame with struts to the underside, partly covered with leather
Overall dimensions: 47 x 74 x 41.5 cm
Rare collector's item of the famous French luxury brand Vuitton

The present large travel trunk by Louis Vuitton dates from the early 20th century and was probably intended for overseas travels. The rectangular wooden body is covered with black leather and fitted with iron edges, corners and flaps. The edges show the encircling chased company initial ‘V’. The sides and underside feature wooden struts for the stabilization. The four leather grips on the upper side and on the short sides are original. The inside shows the original fitting in beige linen. This piece of luggage is a rare collector's item in its original condition!

The trunk bears the original label of Louis Vuitton - Paris/Lille/Nice London and a blue label ‘Lille, 34 rue Faidherbe’ on the inside. The wooden struts to the bottom are each marked with the manufacturer's name. The trunk shows major wear marks to the outside consistent with age. One leather handle has been repaired. The overall dimensions are 47 x 74 x 41.5 cm.



Louis Vuitton (since 1854)

In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his first shop on Rue Neuve-des-Capucines 4. In the times of carriages, steam boats, and trains, Vuitton’s dirt-resistant and waterproof suitecases were in high demand. In 1886, Louis Vuitton’s son, Georges Vuitton (1857-1936), invented a revolutionary ‘tumbler lock’ that is still used. The patented lock protects Louis Vuitton trunk’s with two spring caps. After Louis Vuitton’s death in 1892, Georges took over the company. Later, it was Georges who designed and established the iconic LV monogram. Today, the luxury brand is popular worldwide and remains a leader in fashion

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