DESCRIPTION: Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer trunk wrapped with monogram pattern brown canvas featuring wood ribbing throughout, three leather straps at the front, double steel latches and key latch with further steel corner and edge guards, as well as two interior removable compartment trays with a interior lining of red and white striped cloth.
Lid interior marked in ink "Paris I. Rue Scribe Louis Vuitton 149 New Bond St. London 125868". Rivets impressed "Louis Vuitton". Latch impressed "B.T.E. S.C.D.G. Patent Rue Scribe Paris London Louis Vuitton 149 New Bond Street Made in France".
CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 22.75" X W: 20.75" X L: 35.75"
CONDITION: Wear with age. One of the straps is broken. Some denting to metal guards, scuffing throughout, gashes to the topside in three places. Discoloration to interior cloth lining. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.