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Material: Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
Category
1920s French 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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...
Category
1910s French Other Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Trunk with Brass Lock and Raised Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese lacquered elm trunk showcases the warmth and craftsmanship of late Qing or early Republican-era cabinetry from the early 20th century, with a hand-rubbed lacquer...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique Suitcase Overseas Travel Case in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
1880s Slovak Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Lou...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Chest
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking and sculptural side chest or end table by Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s. This piece showcases the brand’s signature craftsmanship, featuring a tessellated fossil st...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker D. Jne, Brevete S.G.D.G. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Elaborately Decorated 17th Century Studded Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fantastic 17th century Dutch traveling trunk in russia leather with elaborate brass stud decoration to front and top in the form of swirling flowers in geometric patterns with central winged cherub pull plate...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Leather Suitcase With Painted Crest c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian leather suitcase with a painted family crest. The suitcase is very well kept and features the original cotton lining, document holder and dust cove...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan imitation leather material. There are three brass latches, one large one in front and a smaller one on each side next to iron handles. The sides are edged with thin sheets of overlapping lacquered wood having imitation stitching. The lid is attached to the bottom with three brass hinges. There is a small rectangle of Chinese lettering on the inside of the lid. Red Chinese Trunk.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Louis Vuitton leather overnight case, circa 1935 in exceptional original condition, ideal for an overnight or weekend away. With original le...
Category
1830s French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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 mou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Huge Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Additional information:
Materials: Brass, Wood
Color: Gold
Period: Mid 20th Century
Styles: Chinese, Modern
Item Type: Vintage, An...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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 ...
Category
1910s French Other Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Orange Vuittonite Canvas
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton “high trunk” trunk (from French “Malle Haute”), circa 1900's, featuring orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims. Trunks in this type of fini...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 130 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is spectacular and very rare. Indeed, its dimensions are huge for a cabin trunk since it reaches 130 cm wide . These dimensions are perfectly un...
Category
1920s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian 1880s Teak and Brass Trunk with Multiple Storage Compartments
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Anglo-Indian teak trunk from the late 19th century, with multiple storage compartments and brass accents. Born in the later years of the 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark brass handles. This charming Chinese woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finished with red and black lacquer and decorated with two round medallions conveying blessings of luck (?) and longevity (?). The medallions are surrounded by raised decoration resembling folk paper-cuts in the shape of floral wreaths and phoenixes. The chest opens from the top, secured with a brass lock plate in the form of a butterfly, a traditional symbol of a life of prosperity and joy. Vintage newsprint...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Twentieth century travel trunk made of wood leather and iron
Located in Cesena, FC
Twentieth-century travel trunk made of leather wood and iron,
dating from the early 1900s this large trunk is of fine workmanship.
Made of solid forest green lacquered wood, this tr...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Victorian Period Oak & Brass Bound travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th-century, large Victorian period oak & brass-bound travelling chest or trunk. Made from oak with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and pa...
Category
19th Century British British Colonial Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Fire or Coal Box with Medieval Jesting Friar Head Bronze Handles
Located in Soquel, CA
Antique pine and brass coal/tinder box with unique jesting friar bronze sculptures/handles, circa 1900. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 24.5" W x 15.75" D.
Category
Early 1900s North American Medieval Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
USA, circa 1970s
Immerse your living space with this 1970s exquisite Sheik Campaign Style Brass Studded Leath...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Cream Leather or Vellum Lavoët Cube Shaped Suitcase or Valise
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Experience the elegance of this French luxury cream vellum cube-shaped suitcase or valise from the 1920s.
This sophisticated piece, manufactured by Lavoët, Paris (Bd Haussmann), is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handsome Cube Shaped Mahogany Trunk End Table with Brass Corners
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome multi functional square cube mahogany trunk having gorgeous brass decorative corners on top and side recesssed brass handles. The top lifts up to reveal storage inside....
Category
1940s English Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Parchment / Vellum Suitcases as Side Table
By Innovation
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of high quality French luxury vellum suitcases. France, 1920-1930s.
Made in wood and parchment with brass studs and lock plates in brass and leat...
Category
20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges , Moynat plaques on b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
Leather Shoulder Duffle Style Bag with Brass Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful duffle bag and perfect for weekend Getaway - luggage with many compartments and shoulder strap. The studs and supports are of brass, sturdy and decorative. The piece has side pockets as well as a zipper on the outside and under flap is a place for check book...
Category
20th Century Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
A Very Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Travelling Trunk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Anglo Indian teak travelling trunk, finely hand carved beautifully accented with brass details throughout. The well figured, moulded and brass bound top of ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Randers Teak Box
By ABO Randers A/S, O. Schjøll & B.K. Handest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
O. Schjoll & B.K. Handest for ABO Randers Teak Locking Box. Sliding removable top Tray. These were made in 2 sizes and this is the one that you don't see as often. Good original c...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s
Features a very intricate hand caved details with a very ornate...
Category
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Asian Copper Clad Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Asian copper clad chest is strapped with embossed brass banding and overlaid cartouches. There are red and blue inlaid buttons, inlaid with rosettes, on th...
Category
1860s East Asian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese leather trunk from the early 20th century, with original lacquered finish and calligraphy. Created in China during the early years of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mulberry Home Leather Trunk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Mulberry home officers campaign trunk.
Beautifully aged and patinated with high-quality brass bound and associated furniture.
Mulberry is a quintessentially English bra...
Category
20th Century British Country Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Supreme GG Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant traveller bag with a solid brass Gucci signed belt buckle and a light purple colored inlay with the original keys.
Excellent unused vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An excellent sturdy tan leather case with solid brass catch and original leather lining with pockets and sleeves to accommodate fittings (now missing). The fittings that remain are t...
Category
1910s British Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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 mou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Storage Brass Case for Slippers: Idea for a Gift
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Nice old brass case for storing Your favorite slippers : also for an unusual gift .
O/5574
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton LV Monogram 'Fly-el' Suitcase, circa 1985
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton large ‘Fly-el’ suitcase in LV monogram pattern coated canvas with edges trimmed in lozine, a layered leather flat handle and unpolished brass fittings.
Securing the li...
Category
1980s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Duo Fold Balenciaga Wallet With Brass Closure
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Sexy Italian Balenciaga Woven Leather wallet with Brass Closure. The piece is signed and numbered and authentic.
The piece will fit in a pocket or purse and has zippers for impor...
Category
20th Century Italian Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Chatham & Wilkes Faux Bois Steel Steamer Trunk J & E Bates Brass Latch
By J & E Bates & Sons, Chatham & Wilkes
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Edwardian cold rolled annealed steel travel steamer trunk was made in Wolverhampton England by Chatham & Wilkes. The trunk has been decorated in a faux bois pattern with beauti...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel, 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...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Imposing 17th Century Portuguese Colonial Mahogany and Brass Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions, decorated with pierced brass panels.
Probably Brazil, circa 1670.
This rare chest...
Category
Late 17th Century Brazilian Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Edwardian English Leather & Brass Suitcase by Army & Navy CSL London Circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian English Leather & Brass Suitcase by Army & Navy CSL, London, Early 20th Century
Description:
A handsome and historically rich early 20th-century English leather suitcase b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French 1930s Lavolaille Pine Trunk with Maker's Label and Monogram
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Lavolaille pine trunk from the early 20th century, with brass accents and monogram. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th century, this pine trunk features...
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Robert Marcius Tesselated Stone Trunk Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Marcius for Casa Bique exquisite trunk sized box that can be used as a table. Covered in tessellated stone of contrasting coral shades, with ball form feet adding sculptural d...
Category
20th Century American Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
Faux Grey Suede Brass Trim Truck Hope Chest Storage Box Cardin Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Grey Suede Brass Trim Truck Hope chest storage box Cardin Style.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Scuttle Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique brass lined "treasure" box with medieval style motif. Embossed animals, nail trimming, and lion head handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Gladstone Leather "Who Shall Separate Us" Badge Military Satchel Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gladstone leather Military Satchel with Quote, "Who Shall Separate Us" Badge, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
HUGE ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand dyed brown leather storage trunk coffee table...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern luggage in brown leather with beige fabric, 1970s.
Rectangular suitcase in brown leather. Brass closure, handle present. Beige fabric interior with two el...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 19thC English Leather Overnight Case With Six Silver Topped Jars c.1881
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century English bridle leather overnight case, containing six different shaped glass vanity jars topped with solid silver lids, dating to 1881. Inside the case there als...
Category
1880s British Other Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color leather trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass side hand...
Category
1920s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
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 utilising 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...
Category
20th Century French Other Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1910s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Leather Top Camphor Chest 19th Century
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown and Green Leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in brown and green leather, 1970s
Rectangular suitcase in brown leather. Brass closure, handle present. Forest green leather interior with a pocke...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive, solid wood, period, hinge-top document box completely covered in tole and incised brass with delicate foliate designs throughout. The inside lined in a vibrant, scarle...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Metal
English Leather Boot Trunk, circa 1905
By Benjamin
Located in London, GB
An excellent English leather boot trunk with original interior including lift-out tray. Brass fittings and initialed F.B.T. Made by Benjamin of Piccadilly London, circa 1905.
Dimens...
Category
Early 20th Century British Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE HAND CARVED JARABOSKY DOME TOPPED STEAMER TRAVEL TRUNK STAMPED ON FRONT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very good looking and highly decorative Jarabosky teak dome topped steamer travel trunk
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Category
20th Century European Victorian Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Old Umbrella Stand in Silver and Gold
Located in Madrid, ES
French XIX century umbrella stand in silvered and gilded brass. Excellent condition. Measurements: 56 cm height
Category
1880s French Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chalons Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A wonderful trunk by the French Grand Magasin, Chalons, of Alexandria Egypt. With brass fittings, and original interior lining and key, circa 1915.
Dimens...
Category
1910s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Ebonised Trunk on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted domed box on stand with central brass cartouche to the lid, brass handles to each side, the stand with bun topped tampering cylindrical legs and spindle feet.
Category
19th Century Antique Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Courier Steamer Trunk
Located in Water Mill, NY
44" long vintage Louis Vuitton footlocker with four trays, leather handles and keys.
Category
1950s French Vintage Brass Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
