19th Century French Poplar Iron & Leather Trunk Luggage by Pierre De Man, Lille

Description

Rectangular in shape and finished on all four sides, this beautiful travel trunk would make an elegant coffee table. Crafted … more Rectangular in shape and finished on all four sides, this beautiful travel trunk would make an elegant coffee table. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1890 by Pierre de Man in the style of Louis Vuitton, the fruitwood trunk with iron side handles, features decorative brass mounts in the corners, metal straps and wood bands around the front, top and sides; it is further decorated with patinated iron straps around the edges. The chest is dressed with brass nail heads, a front leather handle, and a decorative triple lock mechanism on the facade. The inside is upholstered with white muslin fabric, and the facade is further embellished with a plaque of provenance which reads: "Fabrique d'Articles de Voyage, Maroquinerie, Pierre de Man, 44 rue du Marche, Lille"". The versatile blanket chest is in excellent condition with a rich patinated walnut finish.
Measures: 30.25" W x 18.25" D x 13" H. less