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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
Original Blue Painted Dome Top Trunk from Sweden dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of KND and date "1804" indicate this tru...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
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1770s English George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fruitwood, Rope
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
A sturdy Steamer Trunk / Travelling Suitcase that features reinforced corner brackets and leather-bound edges.
It is covered in a light crea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Trunk with Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Padded trunk made in Italy but covered with a brightly colored kilim.
It prings cheer. In a beach house it can hold beach towels.
Also very convenient as a bench in an entryway.
re...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wool, Fruitwood
$1,437
Vintage Swiss Rolex Leather Passport Cover
By Rolex
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage Swiss Rolex leather passport cover from the renowned Swiss watchmaker. The cover is crafted from high quality leather, featuring the iconic Rolex logo and other embossed de...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique early-20th Century Black Goyard hat trunk French Circa 1920's
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Ladies’ hat trunk. Hat trunks are very high in demand because of their cubic shape, that makes them ideal as nightstands, or to fill corners between sofas.
Original inside plateau. T...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Trunk Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Camphor wood - Late 19th Century Chinese Export trunk with brass hardware.
Recently refinished and cleaned interior.
In overall very good antique condition, some minor blemishes to t...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
British Campaign water proof leather traveling trunk with leather fitted interior compartment, brass banding mounts, Royal coat of arms brass plate, brass side handles, and retains t...
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1820s English Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Spain, circa 1800, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
19thc Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table Trunk
By Royal Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc steamer trunk from a train or storage building.
This is the size of a coffee table. A piece of glass may be placed on top to create a larger coffee table, very strong with Iro...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an attractive patina with age. Has original leather handles & brass fittings and has its original interior in-tact (including the original tray); Circa 1930. One of the original handle supports is a newly made replacement of the original, that was beyond repair.
Provenance: From the collection of Anouska Hempel, noted interior designer, hotelier and taste maker.
Dimensions: 91 cm/35⅞ inches (length) x 52 cm/20½ inches (depth) x 34.5 cm/13⅝ inches (height).
About Louis Vuitton
From humble beginnings, Louis Vuitton laid the foundations for a luggage enterprise serving the upper echelons of 19th-century society. His son, Georges, expanded on his father’s work throughout the 20th century.
Louis Vuitton was born on 4 August 1821 in Anchay, a rural village in Eastern France. His father, Xavier Vuitton, was a farmer, his mother, Coronne Gaillard, a milliner. In 1835, aged 13, Vuitton left Anchay on foot for his two-year journey to Paris. He found work as a layetier – a maker of wooden boxes and cases for transporting travelers’ possessions – and was selected as the personal layetier to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, a Spanish Countess and wife of Napoleon III.
In 1854, at 4 Rue Neuve de Capucines, Paris, Vuitton launched his enterprise, gaining recognition among Parisian nobility. A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to 289 Oxford Street, London, and introducing the Damier canvas in the 1880s.
Louis Vuitton passed away in 1892, leaving the business to his son, Georges. He set about expanding the family firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued clients, and Georges patented the iconic LV monogram design in 1896, paying homage to a medieval Franc box rosette motif from his personal collection.
The early 1900s saw the Steamer Bag launch and new premises on the Champs Élysées. Georges was never one to shy away from a bespoke order; customers could, and regularly did, request whatever their heart desired. Legendary commissions included a “Malle Lit” explorer’s camp bed trunk...
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1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Canvas and Leather Riding, Field Boots
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather and Canvas Field Boots.
A wonderful pair of juniors or Ladies riding boots. The boots are made of stiff canvas with tan leather tri...
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20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram Stratos suitcase
Located in London, London
This Louis Vuitton vintage suitcase is a must-have for any collector or fashion lover. It is part of the 1985 LV Stratos collection, exp...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Rare 18th century Syran blanket chest, beautiful art work and nice proportion.
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Mid-18th Century Syrian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th Century French Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram canvas cabin trunk with stencil, circa 1920.
It has dark brown Lozine borders, brass central, brass central lock side locks, handles, and painted metal corne...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
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1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida.
Aluminum body upholstered with red leather, inside wood is bubinga.
Never used condition. Displayed at exhi...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Vintage Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage suitcase by Louis Vuitton, in great vintage condition. France 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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 ...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas, with its lozine borders and brass fitting it would have been the top of t...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...
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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique English military metal trunk with brass latch on custom iron base. Trunk shows evidence of daily, loss of paint, adds to the overall authenticity of the trunk.
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Early 1900s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th-C. Large Scale Hand Painted Continental / Swedish Pine Coffer or Trunk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin. Note hand forged hardware...
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Late 18th Century European Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features previous owners initials along with blue and whi...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram luggage bag. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vachetta leather deta...
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th C Handmade Crocodile Travel Overnight Suitcase
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique early-20th century British made crocodile overnight travel case, with original cotton lining and small document holder on the inside. The case is oozing style and elegance, t...
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19th Century British Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Overnight Brown Bag
Located in Milan, IT
Luxuriously crafted in quality vegetable tanned leather, this splendid bag contains internal pockets, plus one external front pocket and two side pockets. An optional and adjustable ...
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2010s Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
$1,173
19th Century Victorian Period Pine Iron Bound Travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This 19th-century English pine and iron-bound shipping trunk dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. It features a superb presentation that highlights its distinctive and vers...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Black Leather Traveling Trunk with Brass Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the early twentieth century is covered in black leather and features wooden runners and brass corners that offered protection from damage when tra...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogram...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, portmanteau by LG Paris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fitted steamer trunk or cabin wardrobe, portmanteau by LG Paris
A superb piece of history dating back to the time when your luggage would be ta...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Interesting and decorative wicker picnic basket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely made wicker basket . Decorative use for storage or actually go on a picnic .
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
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1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
Leather Attaché Case, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid brown leather attaché case, circa 1925. With lovely quality brass locks and original Rexine leather cloth lining to the interior. This case is not initialled.
Dimensi...
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1920s British Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Original Hand Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk dated 1865
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The domed top, and hand-painted monogram all reflect its Swedish heritage. Dated 1865, it was likely ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Original Painted Dowry Chest Trunk or Luggage, Dated 1840
Located in Manhasset, NY
A dated, signed, inscribed 1840 incredibly detailed original painted dowry chest or trunk with original lock and key. This large and impressive che...
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Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Trunks and Luggage
Small Antique Picnic Case, English, Leather, Suitcase, John Pound, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique picnic case. An English, leather suitcase by John Pound & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightfully distinctive colours to this charmin...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time, the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury throughout the years.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time. In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof...
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1930s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Shoe Case, Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk was a special order made in 2000's. It features checkers canvas, or damier ébène and stamped LV solid brass locks, corners and studs. On the top is the leather handle, Lou...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique, Large and Stunning Embossed Brass on Wood, Decorative Firewood Bucket
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and rare, brass firewood bucket with an important saying.
For the collectors of quality hand-crafted and useful antiques with a ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents. Creat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is covered made in woven cane, which has wonde...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker
Antique Carved Walnut Large Kutxa Trunk from the Basque Country, Early 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
Originating from the autonomous region between France and Spain known as the Basque Country, this oak kutxa trunk was hand-carved in the late 1700s. In the Basque language, kutxa tra...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Rare Vintage Louis Vuitton Garment Bag, c. 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram garment bag represents the epitome of luxury travel and refined style. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vac...
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1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 90 cm Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock, c...
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1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Hardcase Trunk
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hardcase Trunks with original stickers and serial numbers.
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20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Astounding Ancient British 17th Century Bible Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England.
#5329.
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17th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
A 20th Century Louis Vuitton Briefcase Finished In Black Epi Leather, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely late 20th century Louis Vuitton briefcase finished in black Epi leather. The Louis Vuitton Epi Leather line is produced from strictly chosen cowhide leather. It was introduc...
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1990s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges, the trunk has been repainted and repaired.
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1890s American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
$660 Sale Price
44% Off
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A magnificent and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton shoe trunk, adorned with stencilled monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. Elevating its uniqueness is the remarkably unc...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique English Military Boot Field Trunk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique English military boot field small trunk. Leather with brass accents, brass locks and brass feet. Stamped "Sole Leather" in front. Original travel sticker on one side. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
Originally used as a safe or strong-box, this antique iron trunk remains a trustworthy vault for treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France,...
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19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
English Turn of the Century Leather Trunk with Brass Accents and Monogram, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century leather trunk from circa 1900 with brass accents, lateral handles and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 19...
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
17th Century Spanish Walnut Chest with Original Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish walnut chest with original iron fittings.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund Gatchen
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
Where to begin, if you are looking at this listing then the chances are you know something about antique safes, if you do, then you will recognise just how rare this piece is, I have in all my online research only found one other that was in a terrible condition, it sold in the Sotheby’s Carlton Towers sale on the 4th November 2009, the sale price was £73,250 plus commission which at the time was 30% making the final sale amount £95,225 This example was missing the original key, all the silver finish had polished off and it was rusty, mine by comparison is in absolutely sublime order throughout
The original key is present, it operates the exceptionally heavy top lock which has 22 separate locks, each lock works independently so if a thief tried to force one open, it would have no affect on the remaining 21 locks
The front of the safe depicts a bird possibly an eagle, the top has a medieval locking plate cover which splits down the middle to reveal the entrance to the lock, it looks similar to a fleur de lis, it springs closed when the key is removed and has its own lock, it has a secret to unlock it, if you don’t know it, you can never fit the key. The sides have oversized handles as they need to be, the safe must weight in excess of 100kgs, the rear has a similar medieval crest
The finish is sublime, truly exquisite, this is a work of art and will be the centre piece and pride of any collection, I have absolutely no desire to sell it whatsoever, if it stays in my collection forever so be it, I will never have the chance to own such a piece again and it is an absolute pleasure to see it each day
For a similar strong box signed to the interior by Dittman and Gatchen and worthy of comparison see a very fine example from The Alphonse de Rothschild Collection which was sold on the 26th of March 1973 at the De Rede sale in Monaco as lot 167. The Rothschild box...
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1680s Charles II Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Antique and Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
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