RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 22nd October, 2019
Antique 20th Century beautiful and very rare shoe trunk by Louis Vuitton, with vibrant monogram, lozine trim and brass fittings, this trunk is a must have item for any elite traveller harking back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras. Complete with its original lift out trays, this trunk has the brass fittings which were top of the range at Louis Vuitton at the time. Today it makes for a great conversation piece, a great size for a coffee table or side table suitable for any interior, both modern or traditional.
Reference Number: A6037
20th century Louis Vuitton trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its lozine borders and brass fitting this trunk would have been the top of the line even at the time of purchase some 100 years ago. This particular example showing a very unusual interior, complete with its basket for hats.
Reference Number: B6042
20th Century Louis Vuitton train trunk, one of the rarest trunks we have ever come across: a Louis Vuitton trunk of small proportions, most likely used as a train trunk for taking personal effects on board rather than with all the other passenger trunks in the luggage rooms. Of wonderful proportions and complete with its lift out tray, it dates back to the late 19th / early 20th century. In excellent condition and harking back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras, it is a great conversation piece that would make a welcome addition to any home, both modern or traditional as well as an excellent addition to any collector of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage and memorabilia.
Reference Number: A6045
One of the most popular and sought after Louis Vuitton trunks, a wardrobe trunk finished in cowhide leather, dating to the early part of the 20th century. These coverings were custom orders with Louis Vuitton, made from a single sheet of the finest leather available. With hangers to both sides, brass hardware, it oozes elegance and quality whether displayed open or closed.
Reference Number: A6011