Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 298

Vintage Louis Vuitton Lift-Top Trunk

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
late 19th century, interior with original Louis Vuitton label and serial number 102360, fabric-lined interior with lift-out tray and lift-out basket, exterior with Damier checkerboard design with "Marque L. Vuitton Deposé", sides with travel labels and stenciled initials "SRB Penn.", side carrying handles, brass lock and hasp, set on rollers, carrying handles and lock all with Louis Vuitton mark, 20-1/2 x 23-3/4 x 17 in., dents and wear to metal mounts overall, one corner mount for lid lacking several nails, tear to paper label, scuffs and wear overall with scattered minor losses, probably lacking base molding at front(?). Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, “cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls”, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order.. Provenance: Private Collection; By descent in family

Condition

dents and wear to metal mounts overall, one corner mount for lid lacking several nails, tear to paper label, scuffs and wear overall with scattered minor losses, probably lacking base molding at front(?)