Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewellery Trunk, Hand-Painted Ship and Horse, Special Order, Red Compartment Interior, Dust Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewellery Trunk, Hand-Painted Ship and Horse, Special Order, Red Compartment Interior, Dust Bag
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A Louis Vuitton monogram jewellery box in trunk form, painted by hand with a treasure ship and a black horse, with a red compartment interior and dust bag.
The Piece
Louis Vuitton opened its first shop in Paris in 1854 as a maker of trunks, and its monogram canvas was introduced in 1896.
The box is covered in monogram canvas with brass-coloured corner studs, a hinged latch and a leather top handle. A painted treasure ship sails on blue waves at one corner of the front, and a black rearing horse is painted on the back. The interior is lined in red and divided into upright compartments.
The previous owner describes it as a special order piece and says the plated parts show rust stains; who painted the decoration is not stated. It is offered with a Louis Vuitton dust bag and a leather tag with tassel. Ten photographs cover the front, the back, the latch and handle, the corners, the interior and the dust bag.
Details
- Maker: Louis Vuitton
- Model: Monogram jewellery box in trunk form, special order
- Material: Monogram coated canvas with brass-coloured hardware and a leather handle; red lined interior with dividers; painted decoration
- Measurements: 13 cm (5.1 in), 50 cm (19.7 in) and 45 cm (17.7 in) as stated; which figure is depth, width or height is not stated
- Colour: Brown monogram; red interior
- Fastening: Brass-coloured latch with hinged lid
- Included: Louis Vuitton dust bag and a leather tag with tassel, as shown in the last photograph
Condition
- Grade AB in Japan: good, with light marks of use; rust stains on the plated parts.
- Painted decoration, latch and interior are present in the photographs.
- Dust bag and leather tag with tassel shown; no papers are stated.
Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Date code, stamps, stitching and hardware engraving are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Store it in its dust bag away from heat and direct sun, keep it out of damp, and wipe gently with a soft dry cloth.
Delivery from Japan
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