'Packing trunk' by Louis Vuitton, c. 1859

A very early packing case/trunk by Louis Vuitton, with iron trim, wooden slats, brass studs and locks, and iron handles, dating from when Vuitton were a company of packing case makers, prior to becoming Malletiers (trunk makers), with striped paper lined interior, leather lid-stays, bearing Louis Vuitton Emballeur label to the interior, with 3 rue Nve des Capucines, 3, and 65 Avenue des Champs Elysées addresses.

E.A monogram in black and red to each end.

Dimensions: 29½ x 19 x 22 inches (75 x 49 x 56 cms).

Price Code: ££££

Reference: 5132