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Antique Louis Vuitton trunk c.1898
Rare Louis Vuitton small trunk from the late 19th century, covered with jacquard cloth - the oldest monogrammed Louis Vuitton covering. This trunk is protected by metal edges, with a brass lock stamped "Louis Vuitton - Paris" and the lock number.
The original owner's faded initials, "L.R" are visible on both sides, as well as a shipping label from Monaco. The bottom of the trunk is covered with a brown coated canvas, with the wood stamped "Louis Vuitton Paris".
The interior is covered with the emblematic fabric of the period, with the Louis Vuitton manufacturer's label and the trunk's authenticity number. We notice on this label the former addresses of Louis VUITTON in London and Paris, as well as the medals obtained at the World Fairs by the trunk maker.
Very good condition : Superb condition of the outer canvas despite its fragility. Fine marks of time visible. Inner ribbon restored, otherwise everything is original on this trunk.
Brand : Louis Vuitton
Model : Courrier
Dimensions : L: 70cm / P:41cm / H:31cm
Sku : depot_1
Color : Brown
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La maison Louis Vuitton est née en 1854, un fabricant Layetier - Emballeur d’abord spécialisé dans la confection de coffres de rangement. La grande révolution de Louis Vuitton, c’est d’avoir anticipé le développement des transports ferroviaires, à une époque où les voyages en calèche étaient prédominants. Pour permettre un voyage en train, les malles devaient être empilées dans les wagons et leurs formes bombées à cette époque empêchaient ce rangement. En proposant les premières malles plates, Louis Vuitton inventa la première malle de luxe. Rapidement, il apporte des matériaux nobles à l’intérieur de ses malles, avec des aménagements spécifiques, des bordures protégées par du cuir, des fermoirs en laiton solide… Au fil des années, Louis Vuitton perfectionne ses malles aux demandes de ses clients fortunés. En 1872, pour démarquer ses pièces des concurrents qui commencent tous à copier sa production, Louis décide d’inventer la première toile à motifs pour recouvrir ses bagages : Les rayures. Nous retrouvâmes ensuite en 1888 la toile damier, suivis du célèbre monogramme jacquard LV en 1896.
Secure delivery worldwide, with reinforced packaging and insurance. A tracking number is provided after ordering. ( Customs fees may be added for international shipments )
France: 100€ / Europe: 220€ / World: 390€
Even though modern liners are huge, the space reserved for trunks in the cabin is still small. Limited by the regulations of the companies, we have nevertheless created models that meet all requirements.
The "Cabin" with a free bottom and either a simple frame as shown here or a rack frame as in the "Courier" trunk
Available in the 4 sizes above and in all qualities
(extract from a Louis Vuitton catalog presenting this trunk in 1912)
THE COFFEE TABLE, CABIN SIZE
These trunks disappeared from Louis Vuitton or Goyard sales catalogs when the airplane supplanted the liners in the immediate post-war period. For lack of traveling today with these cabin trunks, their format is ideal to make a coffee table. Often protected by a glass, it is the assurance of having an unusual table, full of history and symbol of an art of living at the beginning of the 20th century.
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