Two Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Travel Trunks

This lot includes two trunks.

THE FIRST
Travel trunk covered in brown monogram canvas with natural Lozine leather trim and handles, studded wood slats, wheels, and brass hardware with front lock and key. The orange Vuittonite lined interior has three removeable trays lined in rust velveteen with a loose cotton dust ruffle. "Mrs. M.O.T" is painted on the proper left side.
Label: Louis Vuitton
Style/Serial Number: 768592

Detailed Features
24" L x 19.5" H x 15" W
Main textile: Brown monogram coated canvas
Trim: Lozine leather
Lining: Orange Vuittonite
Hardware type: Brass metal, wood
Strapping: Leather
Handles: Leather
Interior details: Three rust velveteen lined hard side trays with natural jute handles and one cotton dust ruffle, lid and base lined in rust velveteen
Additions: Key
Country of origin: Made in France

THE SECOND
Monogram canvas travel hard case with brass hardware trimmed in stamped leather and leather handle. "Mrs. M.O.T" painted in orange and yellow on the top under the handle. The natural linen lined interior has a top removeable tray with woven "Louis Vuitton" ribbon and additional attached twill-tape ties in the base.
Label (stamped): Louis Vuitton
Style/Serial Number: 791721

Detailed Features
18" L x 18" H x 9" W
Main textile: Brown monogram coated canvas
Trim: Lozine leather
Lining: Natural linen
Hardware type: Brass metal
Handles: Single top leather handle for hand carry
Interior details: Top removeable tray, attached twill-tape ties in base
Additions: Key
Country of origin: Made in France

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good structurally though the exterior has visible wear to all sides including the stamped leather trim and handles. The side handles are worn but still fully attached with some cracking on each. The front leather strapping has broken off on the top but is still attached on the bottom though there is some leather rot. The canvas along the back hinge is well worn and starting to crack and the lining has several air bubbles formed throughout with minimal cracking. Each tray velveteen lining is well worn but still fully intact as are the lid and base with well worn corners. THE SECOND The overall condition is good structurally though the canvas exterior has visible wear to all sides including the stamped leather trim. The top handle is worn but still fully attached with minimal cracking. The hardware has darkened with use including two side clasps, and center clasp lock. The interior is clean with some minor discoloring due to age and use though there is some minor separation of the lining on the top tray corners. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.