LOUIS VUITTON EXPLORER TRUNK - ZINC - BRASS - COPPER - ALUMINUM
HISTORY OF EXPLORERS, ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND ADVENTURERS
Explorers and adventurers it's historic. His trunks contain dreams of a world tour, exploration and travel beyond imagination.
The 19th century was that of explorers, archaeologists and adventurers in the noble sense of the term:
- Photos ( Albert Kahn )
- Map
- Diplomacy
- International exchange
- Etc
From 1868 during the international maritime exhibition of the harbor, Louis Vuitton presented, among its innovations, an enormous zinc trunk for the colonials . Thanks to an ingenious closing system that makes it hermetic , it is suitable for all overseas trips, mainly to India and Africa . C ette same year Louis Vuitton exhibit its trunk Lit.
At the end of the 19th century, Louis Vuitton offered its customers trunks covered with sheets of zinc , but also copper or aluminum , ideal for transporting to the end of the world what we have most precious or most useful. , without fear of the heat or humidity typical of tropical countries.
Since 1890, the appearance of patented unpickable locks has ensured travelers the inviolability of their luggage. The Louis Vuitton trunks were not just an explorer's trunk: they were a marvelous one, a symphony of sparkling zinc, shiny brass or gleaming aluminum. Built to protect the most valuable possessions against floods, fires, insects and thugs.
EXPLORER TRUNK
Small Louis Vuitton trunk in zinc
Year: 1871
Special feature: it is the oldest zinc trunk that we know of. Black lacquered steel border
Lock: Variure
Dimension: 35 cm x 37 cm x 62 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
Year: 1888
Brass borders and corners
Special feature: Copper nails (red nail)
Lock: Anti return - 2 grooves
Dimensions: 42 cm x 71 cm x 33 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass cabin trunk
Year: 1889
Brass borders and corners
Lock: patented - 3 grooves
Initials: CB
Special feature: Compartmentalized interior
Dimensions 52 cm x 101 cm x 34 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
Year: 1892
Brass borders and corners
Lock: patented - 4 grooves
Dimensions: 48 cm x 81 cm x 34 cm
Louis Vuitton aluminum mail trunk
Year: 1892
Particularity: Full aluminum
The incredible history of aluminum trunks dates back to a time when aluminum was a precious metal. Especially for shipments to Africa. Discover the restoration in our workshops of this invaluable aluminum trunk.
Lock: patented - 4 grooves
Dimension: 77 cm x 45 cm x 54 cm
Louis Vuitton courier trunk in zinc and brass
Year: 1889
Brass borders and corners
Professional trunk for extreme expeditions, dating from 1889. The holy grail of any collector. Discover its catering at malle2luxe.
Lock: Anti return - 2 grooves
Dimension: 70 cm x 87 cm x 58 cm
Louis Vuitton Professional Trunk in Copper and Brass
Year: 1902
Brass borders and corners
Louis Vuitton trunk for photo equipment
especially for expeditions in the bush.
Lock: patented - 4 grooves
Dimension: 38 cm x 69 cm x 40 cm
Advertising of the time to explain how to wear the equipment and protect it. At the time the negative photos of the photos were taken on glasses, which made transport very complicated. Rope lifting perfectly protects the contents.
Louis Vuitton aluminum cabin trunk
Exceptional aluminum trunk. It is the rarest and most precious material that louis vuitton has used, hence a number of aluminum trunk in the world less than 10 models. Museum: Louis Vuitton
Lock: patented - 4 grooves
Dimension: 80 cm x 49 cm x 33 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
Year: 1895
Brass borders and corners
Special feature: Copper nails (red nail) and 6 handles
special heavy load.
Lock: patented - 4 grooves
Zinc and Brass Explorer trunk
Date: 1886
Brass borders and corners
Special model without central lock.
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in Brass
Exceptional wardrobe trunk covered with brass.
Produced by Louis Vuitton
Lock: patented - 5 grooves
Louis Vuitton brass cabin trunk
full brass
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Explorer Mail trunk
Zinc and brass
Louis Vuitton Professional Brass Suitcase
very rare suitcase covered with brass to store professional equipment.
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
Dimension: 90 cm x 50 cm x 33 cm
Louis Vuitton hunter trunk in brass and zinc
Louis Vuitton trunk for hunter, it can store two rifles, cartridges and equipment to clean weapons.
Especially for expeditions in the savannah
Louis Vuitton brass secretary trunk
One of the most exceptional pieces.
Date: 1923
Dimension: 57 cm x 53 cm x 91 cm
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Zinc and brass trunk
CP Japan
Dimension: 100 cm x 50 cm x 33 cm
Canteen Trunk Brass
Date: 1895
To transport cutlery
Dimension: 85 cm x 27 cm x 32 cm
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Bed Trunk
Zinc and Brass
Particularity: Bed and its mattress
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton trunk
Date: 1903
In copper and brass
Dimension: 80 cm x 43 cm x 42 cm
Special order interior with orange vuittonite compartment.
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton trunk in copper and brass
Louis Vuitton special trunk from 1904
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk
Year: 1892
Exterior: Solid aluminum
Border and corners: Solid aluminum
Lock, clasps and handles: Nickel-plated brass
Dimension: 73 cm x 44 cm x 33 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Mini Cabin Trunk
Special trunk for men
date: 1899
Dimension: 80 cm x 47 cm x 45 cm
Zinc and brass steel clasps.
Museum: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton VIP gift
Replica of a model from 1899, "special man's trunk", faithfully reduced to 1/7 scale.
Louis Vuitton low Courier trunk
Year: 1892
Exterior: Solid aluminum
Dimension: 75 cm x 43 cm x 42 cm
Despite oxidation state are the trunk has broken the world record price at auction room at Christie's .
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
oxidation took processions of this mythical baggage
Dimension: 100 cm x 50 cm x 34 cm
Zinc and brass mail trunk
Oxidized by the years.
Model without wooden slats.
Zinc and brass cabin trunk
Oxidized by the years, never maintained.
Dimension: 85 cm x 47 cm x 33 cm
Louis Vuitton Zinc and Brass Cabin Trunk
Date: 1895
Abandoned, oxidation took processions of this legendary baggage
Dimension: 88 cm x 50 cm x 34 cm
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