213: A RARE LOUIS VUITTON SHOE TRUNK WITH FITTED INTERIOR

The rare example with monogrammed canvas cover has what appears to be a special order interior of twenty-five shoe compartments and eight slide-out drawers of various sizes. plus a separate matching box with hinged lid. No other example of this type could be found on the market currently or historically at auction or otherwise. Every fitting, all hardware and each leather application that should be stamped with the maker's mark is stamped. The first numeral of serial number on the barrel of the lock appears to be a numeral 1 making the full number 107035.
Measures 26 x 45 x 21.5 inches.
Very good condition, noting the pattern is faint, handle missing from one end, dented and scratched corners, appears to have been varnished, losses to the interior leather handles as shown, no odor, no serious damage.
$8,000 - $12,000