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Louis Vuitton: a Monogram Cabin Trunk 1920-1930s
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Louis Vuitton: a Monogram Cabin Trunk 1920-1930s Coated canvas with lozinated edges, corners, unpolished brass closures, 'Private Secretary to H.H the Maharaja of Alwar Rajputana India' is painted in yellow on the top. Features a dual-compartment design. The lock is stamped 'BTE S.G.D.G. PATENT, LOUIS VUITTON, MADE IN FRANCE' and numbered 036169, the interior labelled '1. Rue Scribe PARIS, LILLE 34. Rue Faidherbe, NICE 4. Jardin Public, 149 New Bond St. LONDON' and numbered 183460. 33cm high, 100cm wide, 54cm deep Footnotes: Jai Singh, the 7th Maharaja of Alwar, who ruled from 1892 to 1937, was an avid collector of luxury goods and was known for his extravagant spending, particularly on fine jewellery, luxury cars, and imported European items. He ascended the throne of Alwar at the age of 10 in 1892 after the death of his father. He is famously associated with the Rolls-Royce legend, where, after being rejected by a London showroom, he reportedly bought several cars and used them to collect garbage in Alwar as a show of protest. CONDITION REPORT Condition Grade C- Appears in fair pre-loved condition, with signs of use. Exterior: visible scuffs/scratches to canvas consistent with use and age, wooden slats on base need to be replaced - starting to splinter/break Interior: various marks throughout, overall fair condition for a well used trunk Hardware: visible tarnishing and some oxidisation The Condition Report represents Bonhams' reasonable opinion as to the Lot's general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Bonhams does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. We advise that if you are bidding on a Lot, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Louis Vuitton: a Monogram Cabin Trunk 1920-1930s Coated canvas with lozinated edges, corners, unpolished brass closures, 'Private Secretary to H.H the Maharaja of Alwar Rajputana India' is painted in yellow on the top. Features a dual-compartment design. The lock is stamped 'BTE S.G.D.G. PATENT, LOUIS VUITTON, MADE IN FRANCE' and numbered 036169, the interior labelled '1. Rue Scribe PARIS, LILLE 34. Rue Faidherbe, NICE 4. Jardin Public, 149 New Bond St. LONDON' and numbered 183460. 33cm high, 100cm wide, 54cm deep Footnotes: Jai Singh, the 7th Maharaja of Alwar, who ruled from 1892 to 1937, was an avid collector of luxury goods and was known for his extravagant spending, particularly on fine jewellery, luxury cars, and imported European items. He ascended the throne of Alwar at the age of 10 in 1892 after the death of his father. He is famously associated with the Rolls-Royce legend, where, after being rejected by a London showroom, he reportedly bought several cars and used them to collect garbage in Alwar as a show of protest. CONDITION REPORT Condition Grade C- Appears in fair pre-loved condition, with signs of use. Exterior: visible scuffs/scratches to canvas consistent with use and age, wooden slats on base need to be replaced - starting to splinter/break Interior: various marks throughout, overall fair condition for a well used trunk Hardware: visible tarnishing and some oxidisation The Condition Report represents Bonhams' reasonable opinion as to the Lot's general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Bonhams does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. We advise that if you are bidding on a Lot, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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