Moynat - Travel trunk
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Moynat vintage steamer trunk with a canvas-covered wooden body, leather reinforcements and brass hardware, measuring 90 cm wide by 52 cm deep by 32 cm high and weighing about 15 kg, featuring an original brass Sûreté lock (key not included), stamped leather handles, an interior label, and hand-painted initials M.J. with wear consistent with age.
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Description:
This is a rare and highly collectible Moynat steamer trunk, handcrafted in Paris during the early 20th century. Moynat, founded in 1849, is one of the oldest and most prestigious French trunk makers, known for its fine craftsmanship and innovations in travel goods.
This trunk features:
• Original brass “Sûreté” lock (key not included)
• Stamped leather handles with “MOYNAT FABRICANT PARIS”
• Patinated brass/copper hardware with hand-riveted details
• Original Moynat interior label showing historical Paris showroom addresses
• Canvas-covered wooden body, with leather reinforcements
• Unrestored original interior, showing some wear consistent with age
• Hand-painted initials “M.J.” and remnants of vintage travel labels
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Dimensions:
• Width: 90 cm
• Depth: 52 cm
• Height: 32 cm
• Approx. weight: 15 kg
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Condition:
• Structurally intact
• Brass has rich patina; leather is aged but stable
• Interior is worn but original
• No serial number, and no key
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Location:
Oslo, Norway
Shipping:
Worldwide shipping possible at buyer’s expense. Professional packing recommended due to age and value.
Description:
This is a rare and highly collectible Moynat steamer trunk, handcrafted in Paris during the early 20th century. Moynat, founded in 1849, is one of the oldest and most prestigious French trunk makers, known for its fine craftsmanship and innovations in travel goods.
This trunk features:
• Original brass “Sûreté” lock (key not included)
• Stamped leather handles with “MOYNAT FABRICANT PARIS”
• Patinated brass/copper hardware with hand-riveted details
• Original Moynat interior label showing historical Paris showroom addresses
• Canvas-covered wooden body, with leather reinforcements
• Unrestored original interior, showing some wear consistent with age
• Hand-painted initials “M.J.” and remnants of vintage travel labels
⸻
Dimensions:
• Width: 90 cm
• Depth: 52 cm
• Height: 32 cm
• Approx. weight: 15 kg
⸻
Condition:
• Structurally intact
• Brass has rich patina; leather is aged but stable
• Interior is worn but original
• No serial number, and no key
⸻
Location:
Oslo, Norway
Shipping:
Worldwide shipping possible at buyer’s expense. Professional packing recommended due to age and value.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Moynat
Number of objects
1
Colour
Beige, Brown
Material
Brass, Canvas, Leather, Wood
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Size
Bags & Accessories / Maxi
Height
32 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
52 cm
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