Louis Vuitton - Travel trunk
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Louis Vuitton motor trunk dating from circa 1905–1915, in black monogram canvas with leather and canvas materials, a wooden structure with metal reinforcements, and a beige interior, measuring 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep and 25 cm high when closed.
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Exceptional Early Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk – Circa 1905–1915
An exceptional and highly rare early 20th-century Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk, dating from approximately 1905–1915, representing one of the earliest and most desirable forms of luxury automobile luggage ever produced by the Maison.
Designed specifically for the emerging era of motor travel, this type of trunk is significantly rarer than standard steamer trunks and was intended for use on early automobiles owned by the European elite. Today, authentic examples are increasingly difficult to find on the market and are highly sought after by serious collectors of historic travel and luxury design.
This trunk features the original Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, still clearly displaying the iconic LV pattern across the exterior. It retains its original wooden construction with metal reinforcements, side handles, and period-correct hardware. The interior is lined in original beige canvas and retains the early Louis Vuitton label marked “Rue Scribe, Paris” and “149 New Bond Street, London,” confirming its early production period.
A clearly visible “Motor Trunk” marking on the exterior confirms its original purpose-built design for automobile travel, a detail of strong importance for collectors and connoisseurs of early Louis Vuitton trunks.
Condition:
The trunk remains in honest antique condition, showing consistent and authentic signs of age, use, and patina developed over more than a century. The wear is uniform and natural for a piece of this age, enhancing its historical character and authenticity. Structurally, the trunk remains solid and stable, making it suitable for display in refined interiors or private collections.
This is a genuine early travel piece that has survived in original form, offering strong decorative presence and significant historical value.
Key Features:
Rare early Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk
Circa 1905–1915
Original monogram canvas with visible LV pattern
Original interior lining and early Maison label
“Motor Trunk” stamped marking on exterior
Wooden structure with original metal reinforcements
Side handles and period hardware
Highly collectible and museum-quality travel object
Dimensions:
Closed:
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Height: 25 cm
Open:
Height: 67 cm
Interior:
Width: 97 cm
Depth: 48 cm
Height: 15 cm
Exceptional Early Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk – Circa 1905–1915
An exceptional and highly rare early 20th-century Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk, dating from approximately 1905–1915, representing one of the earliest and most desirable forms of luxury automobile luggage ever produced by the Maison.
Designed specifically for the emerging era of motor travel, this type of trunk is significantly rarer than standard steamer trunks and was intended for use on early automobiles owned by the European elite. Today, authentic examples are increasingly difficult to find on the market and are highly sought after by serious collectors of historic travel and luxury design.
This trunk features the original Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, still clearly displaying the iconic LV pattern across the exterior. It retains its original wooden construction with metal reinforcements, side handles, and period-correct hardware. The interior is lined in original beige canvas and retains the early Louis Vuitton label marked “Rue Scribe, Paris” and “149 New Bond Street, London,” confirming its early production period.
A clearly visible “Motor Trunk” marking on the exterior confirms its original purpose-built design for automobile travel, a detail of strong importance for collectors and connoisseurs of early Louis Vuitton trunks.
Condition:
The trunk remains in honest antique condition, showing consistent and authentic signs of age, use, and patina developed over more than a century. The wear is uniform and natural for a piece of this age, enhancing its historical character and authenticity. Structurally, the trunk remains solid and stable, making it suitable for display in refined interiors or private collections.
This is a genuine early travel piece that has survived in original form, offering strong decorative presence and significant historical value.
Key Features:
Rare early Louis Vuitton Motor Trunk
Circa 1905–1915
Original monogram canvas with visible LV pattern
Original interior lining and early Maison label
“Motor Trunk” stamped marking on exterior
Wooden structure with original metal reinforcements
Side handles and period hardware
Highly collectible and museum-quality travel object
Dimensions:
Closed:
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Height: 25 cm
Open:
Height: 67 cm
Interior:
Width: 97 cm
Depth: 48 cm
Height: 15 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Louis Vuitton
Number of objects
1
Colour
Black
Pattern
Monogram
Material
Canvas, Leather
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Size
One size
Height
25 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
50 cm
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