Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Description:

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, France, late 19th/early 20th century, LV monogram canvas, brass-bound, centralized orange and black stripe, "P.H.B.F." inscribed in white on sides, interior with white label and "300726" serial, label for "JOHN WANAMAKER," top webbed tray over a divided tray, ht. 27, wd. 43 1/2, dp. 24 in.

N.B. Reportedly owned by the Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen I, son of George Griswold Frelinghuysen (1851-1936),patent lawyer and president of the Ballantine & Sons brewery in New Jersey, and Sara Linen Ballantine. Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen I (1882–1959) married Adaline Havemeyer (1884–1963) on February 7, 1907; and Matilda Elizabeth Frelinghuysen (1887-?). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Griswold_Frelinghuysen
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Interior with staining and surface grime. Exterior has wear including surface wear and scratches, scuffs, some losses and nicks to canvas, rubbing to brasses, broken leather strap (loss),loss/lifting to top edge. See photos.


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