A Rare Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk

A Superb Red Louis Vuitton Red Motoring Trunk. This stunning Motoring trunk is a rare find, covered in a red Vuittonite Rexine,  with the Louis Vuitton stamped stud work, locks and trim, the internal retains the original cotton interior, complete with the world famous Louis Vuitton Label (1 rue Scribe Paris 149, New Bond St London Reg Number 151483) the base has the original wooden runners. C1920

The registered number 151483 correspond to Louis Vuitton’s historic registries in Asnières, France, though full archival verification requires consulting specialised vintage trunk appraisers or Louis Vuitton’s heritage department. 

Louis Vuitton’s heritage as a trunk maker preceded even the founding of the company. It was in 1837 that a 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris by foot and started apprenticing for Monsieur Maréchal. At the time, horse-drawn carriages, boats and trains were the main modes of transportation, and baggage was handled roughly. Travellers called upon craftsmen to pack and protect their individual objects.

Louis Vuitton quickly became a valued craftsman at the Parisian atelier of Monsieur Maréchal. These were the roots of his highly specialised trade; the beginnings of his career in an artisanal industry that called upon skills to custom design boxes and, later, trunks according to clients’ wishes. Louis Vuitton stayed for 17 years before opening his own workshop at 4 Rue Neuve-des-Capucines near the Place Vendome.

This antique Louis Vuitton trunk remains in original condition, would make a great addition to any collector. 

Dimensions: H: 26cm W: 120cm D: 50cm