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FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, mid 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key
Please note t...
Category
17th Century German Charles II Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete 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 monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
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 England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram Stratos suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French England - Home Accents
Materials
Leather
Large George III Antique Mahogany Cellarette/Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large George III antique mahogany cellarette/wine cooler having a splendid quality mahogany lift up top with a moulded edge opening to reve...
Category
Early 1800s European George III Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Other
Pair of Contemporary Black and Gold Architectural Obelisks
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Contemporary Black and Gold Architectural Obelisks
Offered for sale is a striking pair of contemporary metal obelisks in an architectural trellis form. Painted in matte black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary England - Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Rosewood, Needlepoint, William IV, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside pole screen. An English, Rosewood and ormolu adjustable fire screen with needlepoint panel, dating to the William IV period, circa 1830.
Attractive adj...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Rosewood
A 1970s French woven rattan and metal four panelled room divider screen
Located in London, GB
A 1970s French woven rattan and metal four panelled arched topped room divider screen with leaf designs in the centre of each hinged panel
Category
1970s French Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pair of Italian Obelisks, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of highly decorative, hand painted porcelain obelisks. Wonderful vibrant colour decoration with cherubs on plaques.
Category
20th Century Italian England - Home Accents
Materials
Porcelain
$1,754 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Large Heavy 19th Century Carved Chinoiserie 4 Fold Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Heavy 19th century Carved chinoiserie 4 Fold Screen
This very impressive privacy screen has four large and profusely carved panels, the design is of very many dragons and se...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Teak
Pair of Antique Animalier Bookends, French, Spelter, Onyx, Lecourtier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique animalier bookends. A French, spelter bronze dog bust mounted upon red onyx by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Spelter
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare shoe trunk by Louis Vuitton dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1900/1910). Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous ...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Japanese Decorated Lacquer and Painted Folding Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Japanese Decorated Lacquer and Painted Folding Screen
This impressive screen has four superbly decorated panels with a montage of Geisha, Japanese Garden and Animals all made from ...
Category
1930s Japonisme Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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 England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider This as a tall useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Upholstered 4 Fold Screen, Room Divider
This as a tall useful piece in good condition with only minor fading to one side, otherwise both sides of the screen are the same
The screen ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Linen
Antique Fireside Screen, English, Panel, Needlepoint, Tapestry, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside screen. An English, ebonized mahogany and glass panel with needlepoint tapestry screen, dating to the Regency period, circa...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Scale Sculptors or Library Steps. Original castors Late 19th Century Robust and strong. France, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Oak
Art Deco French Pair Bronze Pelican on Marble Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality pair French Art Deco bronze and marble pelican bookends dating from around 1925. The bookends are made from green veined marble ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1840 Chinese hand carved campaign chest with ornate metal strap work depicting the Swasti...
Category
1840s Chinese Campaign Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wood
$2,861 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Oak
Vintage Brass Bookends Featuring Native American Brave
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Pair of Native American Indian Scout bookends in cast brass by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The scouts are resting on a rock, a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. Th...
Category
20th Century American England - Home Accents
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Canvas
Mid 20th century unused coil of rope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century unused bundle of rope circa 1950.
Here we have an unused bundle of 3/4" thick rope with original ties. Fine decorative item or could be used for numerous purposes....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic England - Home Accents
Materials
Rope
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
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...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton courier trunk covered in leather. Dating to the very early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but i...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Soapstone Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well-made and highly collectable Chinese Export Soapstone room divider folding screen depicting court beauties
A truly stunning and...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export England - Home Accents
Materials
Soapstone
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Marble
English Gentlemen Style Antique Leather Suitcase by Bick Bros Cheltenham 20th C
Located in London, GB
English Gentlemen Style Antique Leather Suitcase by Bick Bros Cheltenham
Step back into the golden age of travel with this handsome early 20th-century suitcase, made by Bick Bros of...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
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. Complete with all its interior trays, this unusually sized trunk is in ve...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Walnut, Tapestry, Adjustable, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside pole screen. An English, walnut and glass embroidered panel on adjustable riser, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Superb proportion to the ski...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Smiths Terrestrial Globe By George Philips & Son Ltd c.1890
By George Philip & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century English terrestrial globe made by George Philips and Son. Set on a walnut stand. This piece makes a striking addition to any library or serves as a decorative ye...
Category
20th Century British Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Waste Paper Bins
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco walnut bins. Figured walnut with ebonised bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco England - Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18 Inch Floor Standing Globes by C Smith & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support and three legs centred on a compass, on...
Category
1840s English Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
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 England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
A Pair of North African Carved Pierced 4 Fold Screens
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of North African Carved Pierced 4 Fold Screens
This is an attractive pair of large screens, they are each made from 4 fretted carved panels, the design is of large leaves wit...
Category
1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Teak
Vintage Early 20th Century Vanity Set in Original Leather Case
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 20th century vanity set. Including sewing items, clothes brushes, perfume bottles, a vanity mirror, pedicure set, nail buffer and more. All origin...
Category
Early 20th Century English England - Home Accents
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest
I have recently purchased ...
Category
Early 1800s European George III Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Pine
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
A Great set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a spiral formation, they have tooled leather treads and are in good condition, very sturdy...
Category
1920s Regency Vintage England - Home Accents
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
20th Century English England - Home Accents
Materials
Leather
E. W. Godwin, Attri An Anglo-Japanese Four-Fold Screen With Japanese Silk Scenes
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), a walnut four-fold screen, bevel glazed, with woven silk and velvet panels. This incorporates many design details of Godwin's Anglo-Japanese works...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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...
Category
20th Century French Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.
Attractive Burmese dowry chest
Stout teak co...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Teak
20thC British "Geographica" Globe Held By Bronze Atlas Statue c.1920
By George Philip & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century British "Geographica" terrestrial globe. Made by Geographica of Fleet St, London. The globe dates to around 1920 and is in superb condition. It is perched on the...
Category
20th Century British Other England - Home Accents
Materials
Bronze
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors fee...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.9940
This is a pair of antique carved lion bookends. An Oriental, ebonised ironwood book rest with animal figure interest, dating t...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Exemplary George II Carved Giltwood Firescreen in the Manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Heathfield, GB
An extraordinary and beautiful firescreen made for a fire place of monumental size for a very wealthy patron.
Probably to a design by William Kent and made during in his lifetime.
...
Category
18th Century George II Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe,
A Superb piece of history dating back to the time when your luggage would be taken to your cabin.
This is a small overnight version, it is in...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Canvas
Pair of 19th Century English Leather Trunks
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century English leather trunks. Beautifully aged and deeply patinated after decades of polishing and lined in original cream linen. Monogrammed stamped G.N. With copper ...
Category
19th Century English Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass, Copper
$4,769 / set
19th Century English Vellum Trunk with Brass Fixtures
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rarely found 19th Century English vellum trunk. With copper studs and brass binding and corners. Solid brass handles with back plates and locks. The brass patina is gorgeous but coul...
Category
19th Century English Edwardian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Pendant Pole Screen, English, Fireside Tapestry Stand, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pendant pole screen. An English, mahogany and silk cotton fireside tapestry stand, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Striking example of fireside dis...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wood
A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Each of these globes is set into a walnut stand with burr walnut veneers to the frieze and a solid turned and gadrooned walnut bluster support. This is raised on three acanthus carv...
Category
1860s English Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
$91,499 / item
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, ...
Category
20th Century French England - Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Invokes the age of ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Copper
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Room Divider / Screen Totem Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Natasha Dakhli
Totems/Room Divider, 2021
Material: Stoneware, white enamel
Dimension; H 185 x 163 x 52 cm
Modular totems sculptures made of white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern England - Home Accents
Materials
Stoneware
$24,674 / item
Victorian 3 Panel Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Three Panel Two Sided Room Divider Decorated With Sepia Decoupage Scenes of The Day With Leather Binding
Grand screen depicting Victorian lives & deities in original cond...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Wood, Paper, Leather
HAND PAINTED 1870 CAPTAIN P.KNOLE STEAMER TRUNK OR CHEST WiTH NAUTICAL THEME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted vintage steamer trunk with nautical decoration depicting a ship date 1870 for Capta...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique England - Home Accents
Materials
Pine
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete 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 monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
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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