This small jewelry case shares its construction directly with the celebrated flower trunks produced from around 1910 — the same printed monogram paper laminated over a lightweight board core, the same grained natural leather interior, the same L.Vuitton maker's stamp. It belongs to the same rarefied tier of Vuitton production as those objects reserved for the maison's most valued clients, conceived for the dressing table rather than the hold, and built with a delicacy that reflects its purpose entirely.
The exterior features the classic LV monogram in the warm ochre-and-brown palette of early twentieth-century production, with the characteristic LV-initialed border stripe in red and gold running along all edges. Brass lozenge-form lock clasps secure the lid at either side, matched by brass corner protectors at all eight corners. The vachetta leather handle has developed a deep honey patina consistent with careful use over many decades.
The interior is lined throughout in grained natural leather, a single central divider creating two shallow compartments ideally proportioned for jewelry, watches, or small valuables. The inner corner bears the stamped maker's mark L.Vuitton, associated with early pieces predating the fuller address stamps of later production.
At 9 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 3½ inches tall, this is a personal object of the first order.
Dimensions: 9 in. wide × 8 in. deep × 3½ in. tall (22.9 × 20.3 × 8.9 cm)
This small jewelry case shares its construction directly with the celebrated flower trunks produced from around 1910 — the same printed monogram paper laminated over a lightweight board core, the same grained natural leather interior, the same L.Vuitton maker's stamp. It belongs to the same rarefied tier of Vuitton production as those objects reserved for the maison's most valued clients, conceived for the dressing table rather than the hold, and built with a delicacy that reflects its purpose entirely.
The exterior features the classic LV monogram in the warm ochre-and-brown palette of early twentieth-century production, with the characteristic LV-initialed border stripe in red and gold running along all edges. Brass lozenge-form lock clasps secure the lid at either side, matched by brass corner protectors at all eight corners. The vachetta leather handle has developed a deep honey patina consistent with careful use over many decades.
The interior is lined throughout in grained natural leather, a single central divider creating two shallow compartments ideally proportioned for jewelry, watches, or small valuables. The inner corner bears the stamped maker's mark L.Vuitton, associated with early pieces predating the fuller address stamps of later production.
At 9 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 3½ inches tall, this is a personal object of the first order.
Dimensions: 9 in. wide × 8 in. deep × 3½ in. tall (22.9 × 20.3 × 8.9 cm)
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