RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 23rd July
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators and competitors. They decided to come up with a logo, a monogram, which was indeed the famous and very recognisable print we are so familiar with today.
This stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk is finished with stencilled monogrammed canvas, leather trim and brass fittings, made in France around 1920. It comes complete with the original basket and tray, the recognition stripes and initials to both sides add to its historical charm. This trunk was a must have item for any elite traveller harking back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras. The brass fittings were “top of the range” at Louis Vuitton at the time and today 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: B11308w