Description
Louis Vuitton Hard-Sided Suitcase, Early 20th Century
Hard-sided suitcase in brown leather. Trunk features three flip lock closure, central locking mechanism, brass hardware, single handle, and a single interior compartment.
Label: Louis Vuitton
Label: Asnieres S/Seine Louis Vuitton / Paris, 70 Champs-Élysées; Nice, 4 Jardin Albert 1er; Lille, 34 Rue Faidherbe; London, 149 New Bond St
Lock: 041531, 43 New Bond Street London, 1 Rue Scribe Pris, Made in France
Style/Serial Number: 194987
3rd SGDC Patent
Stencil: J.M.H - NY (James Mott Hartshorne, JR. or III, b: 1864 in NY - 24 Oct 1933 Manhattan, New York)
Detailed Features
26" L x 16.5" H x 8.5" D
2.25" Handle Drop
Main textile: Leather
Trim: Leather
Lining: Coated linen
Hardware type: brass
Handle: Leather
Exterior details: travel & hotel stickers throughout
Interior details: One main compartment with two fastening straps
Additions: key
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Condition:The overall condition is good/fair, consistent with the vintage nature of the item. General signs of use, wear, and age throughout. Exterior leather has both darkened and lightened in areas. Scratches/marks throughout exterior leather surface, concentrated along edges and largest flat sides. Residue marks from stickers throughout. Wear & scuffing to leather caps at corners. Tarnishing and green oxidization to most of brass hardware, including rivets. Light, scattered marks throughout lining. One of the straps at interior compartment has ripped from edge of suitcase. 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.