We have an extremely rare and true antique original, Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk in Monogram. This rare and remarkably preserved trunk is known to this day by Louis Vuitton as the Malle Cabine 100. You can still find the same model with slight variation from LV for $38,000.00 brand new. According to LV themselves, these trunks were "specially designed to fit under the cabin beds of the ocean liners of the early 20th century. This is notably a Red Gaston Stripe piece made famous by Gaston Vuitton. The red stripe still remains prominent and boldly accents the top of the trunk lid (see photos). The amount of detail and accent work that went into this piece is simply extraordinary. Each external brass rivet is intact and bears the stamp of Louis Vuitton on each rivet! The hinges, handles, and latches are solid and sturdy with no loose or missing components. The trunk is missing its keys but is unlocked. Still intact and prominent is the lock serial number below the center latch should you wish for LV to make you another set of keys. Please see the condition section and special note on age below for further detail on the present state of this piece and information about what you will be receiving. This fantastic, unique and exceedingly rare piece of Louis Vuitton history is ready to add a formidable component to any discerning collection or home.

***A SPECIAL NOTE ON THE AGE OF THIS PIECE***

These specifics of this trunk have been sent to LV pending further review by their experts for purposes of dating and potential historical provenance. In the meantime, while we await a response, we have gathered information to possibly indicate a rough production period from 1903-1910. This is based on loosely gathered information from the serial number and label of this piece as well as certain characteristics such as the red Gaston stripe, model, and measurements of this piece. Of certainty is that this is a genuine antique original Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk. As we attain more information from LV, we will update our listing accordingly.

Condition

The trunk is in decent condition overall. It is in an exceptionally preserved state for its age. Notably, the original lining is intact and nearly undisturbed by time. The original heat-stamped interior label and stamped serial number are fully intact and appear as the day they left the hands of the craftsman that laid them. There are several water spots inside and a few of the brass rivets for the interior lining have fallen out but overall this lining can be described as intact and well preserved (see photos). Missing is the original clothing tray that would have gone inside of this trunk. This is a monogrammed piece: the surname Postles appears on both sides of the trunk below each handle. There is NOT any hard or heavy wear to the external finish or on the inside of the trunk (apart from those areas noted with the age of the piece - none caused by abuse) such as deep gouges, dents or rips/tears that would indicate hard use/abuse. There are, however, several areas of aged wear such as cracking wood, peeling leather, fraying and peeling of fabric lining areas, missing internal rivets and overall softening of the external edges and brass components. Please review all of the photos carefully and ask any questions that you may have. What you see pictured is what you will receive.

Dimensions/Weight (approximate)

Height: 12" inches
Length: 21" inches
Width: 35.5" inches
Weight: 40 lbs

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