LOUIS VUITTON EXPLORER TRUNK - ZINC - BRASS - COPPER - ALUMINUM

HISTORY OF EXPLORERS, ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND ADVENTURERS

Louis vuitton explorer trunk

 

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
Louis Vuitton explorer trunk - Zinc - Brass - Copper - Aluminum

 

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.

Louis Vuitton brass explorer trunk

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

 

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 BrasCabin 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: 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 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

 

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  Dimensi

 

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

Malle a appareil photo Louis Vuitton en cuivre et laiton

 

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.

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  Di

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

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

 

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 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

 

Louis Vuitton brass cabin trunk

full brass 

Museum: Louis Vuitton

 

 Explorer Mail trunk  Zinc and brass 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 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 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 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 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

 

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

 

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 Bed Trunk

Zinc and Brass  

Particularity: Bed and its mattress  

Museum: Louis Vuitton

 Louis Vuitton trunk Date: 1903 In copper and brass

 

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

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 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 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

 

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

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 2011 Zinc explorer mini-trunk  Replica of a model from 1899, "special man's trunk", faithfully reduced to 1/7 scale.

 

Louis Vuitton VIP gift

2011 Zinc explorer mini-trunk 

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 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

 

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 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

 

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

 

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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