Authentic Antique Late 19th Century Damier Canvas Style Louis Vuitton Bond Street London Ladies Hat Trunk

Description

Please Note That This Trunk is Being Sold in 100% Original - Untouched - As Has Survived Condition. It is … more Please Note That This Trunk is Being Sold in 100% Original - Untouched - As Has Survived Condition. It is Still Structurally Strong and Functional. It has Been Used Extensively Over the Years as its Current Condition Indicates and it has Acquired a Vast Assortment of Age and Use Related Cosmetic Imperfections Along the Way. For These Reasons it is Being Sold As Found - For Restoration. On the Other Hand it has a Wonderful Authentic Rustic Look that Cannot be Duplicated and You Might Want to Enjoy and Display it Just Like it is Depending on Your Purpose.

This Really is a Great Looking and Quite Rare Authentic Antique Louis Vuitton Ladies Traveling Hat Trunk. Circa Approx. Late 19th Century. It Has a Lift Out Inner Louis Vuitton Ribbon Style "Basket" That Would Have Been Intended to be Filled With Hats - Shoes Etc. To Provide Protection During Travel. It Comes From the Original "DAMIER" - Checker Style Canvas Period That was First Introduced by Louis Vuitton in 1889. The Original Paper Label on the Interior Indicates Serial Number 138365 and Reads as Follows - PARIS I. RUE SCRIBE - LOUIS VUITTON 149 NEW BOND STREET W. LONDON. It has Steel and Some Cast Iron Exterior Hardware Etc. The Back Plates on the 2 Side Swing Handles are EMBOSSED L.V. Please ALSO NOTE That The Top - Lid and Perimeter Have Numerous SOLID BRASS DOME TOP TACKS - Each One Being EMBOSSED LOUIS VUITTON. It Still Retains its Original Functional Locking Hasp Mechanism but It COMES WITH NO KEY. It is a Great - Versatile Size - Could be Used as a End Table Etc.
It Measures Overall Approx. 20 inches Tall x 24 inches Long x 17 inches Wide.

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