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Material: Brass
Chinese Black Leather & Brass Camphor Wood Trunk, 1820-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
China trade brass bound black leather covered camphor wood trunk. The top and case are framed by brass corner mounts and brass tacking with a reserve of brass tacking on the center o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Coin Chest
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery.
Has heavy patina and shows it’s age ve...
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19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Small English Vintage Brown Leather Handmade Case with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage small leather case from the mid 20th century, with brass accents. Created in England during the 20th century, this small leather case is made of brown leather acce...
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Mid-20th Century English Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Selection of French Steamer Trunks Goyard and Romand Paris
By Goyard, Paul Romand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of French Art Deco Steamer Trunks, France, circa 1930s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side tables or coffee tables. They are pric...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were usually bespoke made for the owner’s car and w...
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1910s French Other Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 90 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Vuitton trunk is one of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered currently. Indeed , it features the world famous and sought after damier (checkerboard) canvas. Dating to 1889, it is a wonderful example of such luxury trunks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare, special order at the time. The item doesn't come up in any books or research on the company about cases or trunks they made.
As per Louis Vuitton, this is a "Trav...
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Early 20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and vining leaves.
Chinese Export, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
American Brass Mounted Steamer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
American Brass Mounted and Canvas Covered Wood Steamer Trunk, marked "Eagle Lock Co. / Terryville, Conn." to lock. 21.75" H x 32.5" W x 20" D. Provenance: From a New York City Estate.
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Located in palm beach, FL
In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and accessories. Since, it undergoes a constant evolution to keep pace with the exigences of mod...
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1980s French Vintage Brass 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 Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese black lacquered wood trunk with engraved cast brass corner mounts and bails for the lift off cover. The brasses retain traces of their original gilding. All four sides of the case have been decorated in a restrained design of flowers and butterflies, and the interior of the trunk retains its original watercolored paper. The trunk has been mounted on a custom forged iron stand...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim and original interior fittings providing hanging space; circa 1955. Has the original...
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1950s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Presteen Condition Leather Weekender Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/ 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a dreamy weekender/travel bag made from beautiful light leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The bottom i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite early 20th Century “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its leather trim and brass fittings, it would hav...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, 100 cm Moynat Courrier Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and 2 solid brass s...
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Early 20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and, most importantly, complete, this mid 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk represents the pinnacle of luxury travel and was an essential item for any elite traveler of the t...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. The malle haute is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this one would have been cus...
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20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Leather Hat Box By Herbert Johnson Of London
Located in Essex, MA
Brown leather box with a beaver top hat . Red leather interior. From a Hamilton Massachusetts estate.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French White Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A French white bejeweled and beaded evening handbag with brass closure and flexible handle. Seven beautiful round and oval cabochon natural sto...
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Mid-20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
1920's Moynat Trunk In Orange Canvas, 75 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This little Moynat steamer trunk features very nice and sought after orange canvas as well as solid brass corners, 1 brass lock and 2 clasps , two large leather side handles and one ...
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1910s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Suitcase in great vintage condition. France, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Holland and Holland Leather Double Gun Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful leather on oak double gun case made to house a pair of side by side double barrel 12 bore shotguns. With original felt lined interior and elabora...
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Early 1900s English Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
With two lockable compartments on the front façade, this studded leather trunk is a very unique storage piece. Hand-crafted in Spain during the 1700s, the trunk is well-engineered, w...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
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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1910s French Other Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English 1920s Sarah Rackett Metal Trunk with Handles Mounted on New Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English metal trunk from the early 20th century, on custom stand. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this metal trunk is accented with brass hardware...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Luggage Suitcase Brown Leather Brass Locks
Located in Sacile, PN
Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Excellent Condition Leather Medicinal Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a original medicinal bag made from smooth medium colour leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The hardware...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1950s Hermès Ebony Brush
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hermès clothing brush. Made from rare Ebony Macassar wood, boar bristles and brass. This brush is meant to preserve the life and appearance o...
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1960s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique pigskin hat box was crafted in Rouen France, circa 1870. This leather box with brass bottom, features leather straps and handle embellished with decorative br...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Dome Top Trunk W/ Embossed Metal Star Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Dome Top Trunk w/ Embossed Metal Star Design on stand w/ Casters.
Original Papered Shelf Insert & Brass Banding.
Category
20th Century Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Wardrobe Luggage Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 19th century wardrobe luggage trunk. Fine quality, French. Striped cloth, wood, metal & brass bound. Fitted for hanging on one side, with drawers & fold-out storage on the other. C...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
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 Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930s Light Brown Canvas Extra Large "Cube Shape" French Hat Trunk, Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large hat box features light brown canvas, leather trim and solid brass clasps and corners as well as a leather handle on the top. Beautiful and warm patina.
1 key.
Original b...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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 uncommon size that distinguishes it from standard models. This extraordinary piece measures an impressive 90cm in length, an astounding 50% wider than the already scarce shoe trunks typically encountered. Dating back to the first half of the 20th century, this trunk was an indispensable possession for discerning elite travellers, evoking the grandeur of passenger ships and the first-class luxury of bygone eras.
Designed with the utmost attention to detail, this rare find is equipped with its original lift-out trays, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship that has come to define Louis Vuitton...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
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, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Exotic Brass Nail Head & Enameled Wood Nesting Trunks or Chests
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1980's brass nail head nesting blanket storage trunks.
Each is beautifully hand crafted in wood with felt lining.
Not marked by origin. Most likely India or Tiwan.
They all s...
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1980s Indian Bohemian Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Distressed Leather Suitcase with Brass Locks, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A distressed leather suitcase with leather handle, fabric interior and brass locks. Key is missing.
Creator: Unknown.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940.
Materials and technique...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton 'Vache Naturelle' Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Vache Naturelle' suitcase by Louis Vuitton. With original cotton lined interior (missing tray), circa 1935.
Louis Vuitton was founded by its namesake in 1854, with the fir...
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1930s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case
By Asprey
The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
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 Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "President" Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, 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 fantastic condition...
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20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage .Original hardware/detailing with leather handles. Personalized hand pa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted flower motif ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Drinks Cabinet Hidden Inside a Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood military campaign chest of drawers which houses a drinks cabinet
A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...
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20th Century English Campaign Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
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 Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
By Mulberry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Large Loop Handles.
Complete With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful handcrafted German Mid-Century modern umbrella stand or holder by the Vereinigte Werkstätten (Atelier) München, circa 1955. Handmade in patinated copper with cast brass tr...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century Campaign Trunk, camphor wood construction with nice, mellow patina, bound in brass, with brass lock escutcheon embossed...
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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Stunning Holden Vintage & Classic Leather Car Trunk Drinks Picnic Decanter Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Holden & Vintage Classic made Car drinks decanter portable picnic set
A very good looking well made and decorative picnic trunk...
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20th Century English Art Deco Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two latera...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and copper design with camels, motifs and people. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table.
J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Damier “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. This trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV Damier (or checkerb...
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20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
