Black Epi Leather, Lussac
France, circa 1990's
Louis Vuitton, France
Golden Brass Hardware
‘LOUIS VUITTON/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE' stamped in the interior; 'LV' stamped on the hardware
Grey microfiber interior with one side slip compartment and one zippered pocket
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 12 x 14 1/2 x 5 in
10 1/2 in handle drop
Very good age related condition; the base has shows scuffing to the corners, handles show light signs of use
Estimate by Auctionata Expert $550

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton (1821-1892) started his training apprenticing with a successful box-maker and packer named Monsieur Maréchal in 1837 in Paris. At this time box-making and packing was a highly respectable and refined craft. A specialist in this area had to custom-make all boxes to fit the goods they stored and had to personally load and unload these boxes for their rich clients. In only a few years, Vuitton was well-respected by Paris’ upper class in this craft, one of his clients being Napoleon’s wife. In 1854 he opened his own shop under the name of Louis Vuitton Malletier in Paris. His modern dirt-resistant and waterproof products were of such good quality, that they were soon in high demand. In addition, unlike previous domed shaped trunks, Vuitton’s were rectangular, making them stackable and far more convenient for shipping. In 1886, son Georges Vuitton (1857-1936) invented the revolutionary locking system that is still used today. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, Georges took over the company. It was Georges who designed and established the iconic LV monogram. Today, the popular luxury brand can be found internationally and has expanded its products to include clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and timepieces.

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