Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 8th January 2013

Lot 656

Louis Vuitton. An early 20th century gentleman's leather dressing case or necessaire de voyages

Estimate £3,500 - £4,000 | Hammer £3500

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Description

Louis Vuitton. An early 20th century gentleman's leather dressing case or necessaire de voyages, the hinged lid to a drop-down front and fitted with nine glass and silver topped bottles, a silver cylindrical case, tortoiseshell handled brushes and manicure utensils including: a button hook, a penknife and shoe horn, with further compartments, boxes and a pull-out mirror, the brass clasps and lock stamped 'L.V.' 'LOUIS VUITTON 149 NEW BOND STREET LONDON, 70 CHAMPS ELYSEES PARIS 058633', the interior also stamped 'LOUIS VUITTON 770029 MADE IN FRANCE', 8¼in (20.9cm) high, 22in (56cm) wide, 5in (12.7cm) deep.