Description
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk c.1870-1880's
Maker: Louis Vuitton
Label: London 289 Oxford Street (Regent Circus) / Paris 1 (unreadable) Scribe 1
Style/Serial Number: 27459
Date: 1870's-1880's
"A.E.H. 6" stenciled on red-painted ends.
Features "Harrods Ltd., Bernes, London, SW" ID plaque at top of trunk; a few travel stickers throughout.
Detailed Features
43" L x 22" H x 22" W
Main textile: "Rayures" striped canvas stretched over wood frame
Trim: Stained wood slats and lacquered leather with brass rivets
Lining: Red/white striped linen canvas, white polished linen canvas
Hardware type: Brass metal
Handles: Metal handles at both ends
External details: Front brass three latch closures, stained wood slats rivetted to each side, brass metal brackets and corner caps, and bottom metal wheels
Interior details: White polished linen canvas lined padded and quilted lid with purple tape and brass tacks
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Condition:The overall condition is fair to good, in consideration of the item's age, with the following:Structural Issues: Large split in base at interior, stretching from one side to the other. There are several broken twill tapes on the padded lid interior. The bottom edges of the trunk has some areas where the canvas has is thinning/worn away. Some small holes scattered through top layer of lid.Losses: The leather buckled over strap has dried and broken, but is retained. Trim at bottom edges no longer remains. Some twill tapes at interior remain, some are missing; most are broken/torn.Fading/Color Change: The canvas and lacquered leather on the exterior has darkened in various areas. General residue and discoloration marks scattered throughout exterior. The interior lining has darkened around the sides of the lid, top and base of the bottom of the trunk. Residue from previous stickers throughout exterior.Soiling/Spots: The lining of the trunk has various areas of soiling throughout the lid and interior sidewalls of the trunk. Light odor due to age. Light dust/residue throughout both exterior and interior of trunk.Corrosion/Tarnish: Brass hardware throughout exterior has heavily rusted; some verdigris at rivets. The lacquered leather trim has several roughed spots throughout the lid and upper part of the trunk; lacquered leather is also heavily discolored Several of the brass tacks on the interior padded lid have verdigris. 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.
