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Material: Metal
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 Metal 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 Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Tin and Wood Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English imported storage box with hand-painted gilt Chinese character insignia and Greek key pattern. Features a jointed, hand-carved wooden top and tin siding in ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Tin
English 1870s Leather Bound Box with Brass Studs, Mounted on Custom Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather bound box with brass studs from the late 19th century, raised on custom wooden stand. Born in England during the second half of th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Steamer Trunk By Aux Etats Unis
Located in Essex, MA
Canvas and leather and wood trim with brass fittings. Provenance ; John Gardner Coolidge. He was the nephew of Isabella Steward Gardner. John was an American diplomat. His summer hom...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Other
English necessaire travel case with silver interior by William Neale & Son, 1924
Located in Delft, NL
English necessaire travel case with silver and glass interior by William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham
Crystal glass vials that are engraved and ...
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20th Century British Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Anglo-Indian Colonial Fruit Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Anglo-Indian colonial fruit wood chest with wrought iron fittings.
Robust chest with iron fittings on all sides, rounded handles on the sides and two locks on the fr...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Cassone Wedding Chest with Hand-Carved Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
The cassone (plural "cassoni") was a large decorated wooden chest, primarily made in Italy. Cassoni were traditionally given to a bride by her parents, and were often placed at the f...
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17th Century Italian Rustic Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique British Wilkes & Son Locked Metal Trunk for Export, circa 1800
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century locked metal trunk made for export by the British firm Wilkes & Son. This rectangular trunk was made in metal and painted like a red leather reproduction. Gilt hardwar...
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19th Century European Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Cut-Glass Travel Nécessaire by Boin Taburet, circa 1880
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional Louis XVI style silver-gilt and cut-glass travel nécessaire by Boin Taburet.
French, circa 1880.
The lock engraved ‘BOIN TABURET 3, rue Pasquier, Paris’.
Thi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Large aluminium suitcase, Verlin brand, circa 1960
By Verlin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large aluminium suitcase, Verlin brand, circa 1960.
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brown Leather Suitcase circa 1920, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
The leather suitcase was made of thick leather with a handle.
The suitcase features two brass closures and a brass lock with a key.
Inside the leather bag is newly covered with natu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Victorian carved walnut and bronze reliefs sewing table
Spectacular sewing table with carved edges, bronze legs and beautiful bronze sculptures reliefs decorating aroun...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
Beauty Traveling Case by William Comyns, London, 1895
Located in Greding, DE
Black leather trunk with a lock, one handle, and a green fabric cover. On top are the gold letter initials W. M. J. The interior holds space for several glass flacons with silver lid...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English panel carved coffer or chest (trunk) of oak from the Jacobean period (King James II), featuring an iron-hinged, panel top, mounted t...
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metal 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 Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe features three chunky padlocks which dangle open from the front top (note that these cann...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
Barry Kieselstein Cord Brown Lux Leather Extra Long Double Chain Poc
Located in Westport, CT
Barry Kiestelstein cord dark brown lux leather alligator head on front, extra long double gilt chain, and alligator brushed gilt feet, with pooch, looks to be unused.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal, Silver
1700s, Spanish Wooden Chest with Iron Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century pine wood chest with original forged iron ornamental motifs.
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive E. Goyard steamer trunk, Paris, France circa 1900. It features a dome shaped trunk case covered with Goyard signature chevron canvas and befitted with patinate...
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
German Dowry Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Evergreen, CO
Unique centered feet make up the base of this piece that features the original hinges and handles. The beautiful interior patina and interior decorative hinges help make this piece l...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Campaign Trunk
Located in Napa, CA
A square campaign trunk in a reddish brown treated canvas. All the corners have leather protectors and it has a thick leather handle. We do not have the key but the brass latches w...
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19th Century British Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
17th Century Spanish Walnut Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
This 17th century Spanish walnut includes original lock and handles. Boasts a beautiful patina and solid construction, would make a great coffee table, end of hall or end of bed (no ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Rare Celine Black Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Celine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Céline Paris vintage shoulder / clutch box bag in black leather.
Inside - bright red with one open pocket and one with a zip.
The straps measurements are 53".
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Metal 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 or for an unusual gift .
O/5574
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
English Georgian Chinoiserie Trunk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (19th Cent) black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie design floor trunk with carved & filigree gilt base.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case.
The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probably Charles, 2nd Viscount Hardinge Cornwallis (1822-1894) and inset with turquoises and comprise a suite of four cut-glass jars, a liqueur flask with a fitted cup, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
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 Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
English Victorian Decoupage Tole Trunk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style (20th Cent) decorated decoupage on tole floor trunk
Category
20th Century English Victorian Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Tôle
Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese black lacquered floor trunk with a rounded arch shaped top and decorated with Chinese genre scenes and having a red painted and parcel gilt interior.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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20th Century American Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, 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...
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1960s French Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Harrod's Cream Colored Vellum Trunk
By Harrods
Located in Napa, CA
Wonderful vellum Harrod's trunk with leather corners, wood slat bottoms and leather straps. Harrod's tag is sewn in and this has the top shelf and all the straps up and down.
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Early 20th Century British Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
17th Century Leather Travelling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th century leather wrapped traveling trunk with its original wrought iron carrying handles and clasp. Original hand-painted coat of arms still retained on interior of lid.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound camphorwood campaign chest, Chinese, mid-19th century. Made for the English military market. Bail & rosette carrying handles. Brass escutcheons. Family provenance: purcha...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 100 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...
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1920s French Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Small 1890's Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after monogram woven canvas, leather trim, solid brass corners, solid brass locks, and side handles. Its bras...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair Early 20th C English Regimental Leather Covered Trunks
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s pair of leather and brass covered trunks found in England. Both trunks have been fully restored with patched leather, new blue velour fabric interior, polished brass hard...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Trunk with Iron Mounts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Chinese red trunk with iron mounts. Red parchment leather apparently over lacquer. Original iron hardware & carrying handles. Original pat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Vintage Campaign Luggage Cases, English, Leather, Bedroom Nightstands
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage campaign luggage cases. An English, leather and brass bedside nightstand, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Superb casework, with beautifully a...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France
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 Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps , studs as well as leather side handles and brass co...
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Late 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, silver color metal bound with brass studs, reinforced with wooden laths, with wheels to the base and large leather handles to either end.Its handles are embossed Louis Vuitton on its flanges.
It has got a very warm and lively look thanks to its patinated by time woven canvas.
Its main lock, made of solid brass is stamped Louis Vuitton, as well as all its brass studs .Its lock number is stamped.
Its interior is all original too, lined with a beige fabric but its quilting under its lid has been redone a while ago..It also has its 2 original removable trays
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. Rue scribe...
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1890s French Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Chinese Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Chinse ebonized and polished brass trunk. Circa 1970. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
Category
1970s Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Rare Vintage French Cheney Style Honeycombed Aluminum Suitcases
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six honeycombed aluminum suitcases made in France, ca. 1950s-60s in the distinctive manner of the lightweight travel luggage of C W Cheney and Sons of England. Affixed labe...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features stenciled canvas monogram, Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, studs and large leather side handles. It also has got honey col...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...
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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Dresser/Desk Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A Rare Louis Vuitton Dresser/Desk trunk that is entirely covered with signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. The exterior c...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Shoe Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A Louis Vuitton Shoe trunk that is entirely covered with signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. The canvas has lived and bears marks, scratches and losses.
It ...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Metal
1890s Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent trunk that is entirely covered by the damier canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1890s.
The original leather strap is still in place, but unfortunately broken and can't clo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Cabin Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful trunk that is entirely covered by the signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1920s. The monogram canvas shows some loss and scratches on the top of the tru...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1930s Louis Vuitton Stencil Monogram Hat Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful Hat trunk that is entirely covered by the signature stencil monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s.
It features:
- Lozine trim,
- Brass hardware.
- a leath...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1930s Louis Vuitton Stencil Monogram Cabin Trunk
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful cabin trunk that is entirely covered signature stencil monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s.
It features:
- Lozine trim,
- Wooden slats
- Brass hardware....
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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