Identification
Maker: Louis Vuitton (Paris, Champs-Élysées label).
Serial number: 796627, handwritten on the label.
Dating: Labels showing Paris – 70 Champs-Élysées, London – 149 New Bond Street, and branches in Nice, Cannes, Vichy correspond to the 1920s–1930s era.
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Construction:
Monogram canvas exterior (heavily worn in your piece).
Leather trim with brass hardware.
Leather handle.
Linen interior lining with Vuitton label.
Special stamp: “Bought from Arthur Gilmore, 16 East 53rd Street, New York.” This is a dealer or retailer stamp from the U.S. market — a rare detail, adding provenance.
Condition
Exterior: Heavy wear, darkening, scuffs, and scratches. Handle shows use but intact.
Interior: Significant staining/discoloration (especially on the lid). Lining is original but shows age. Labels are intact and legible, which is very important for authentication.
Hardware: Original brass lock and clasps, but patinated. Keys are not visible (absence lowers value slightly).
Provenance
The Arthur Gilmore, New York retailer stamp is uncommon. This indicates it was purchased in the U.S., imported through Vuitton’s distribution, and sold via Gilmore, who was likely a luxury goods dealer in New York in the early 20th century.
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Combined with the Vuitton serial number, this makes the piece easier to document and trace.
Dimensions
8 ¾ × 28 × 17 ¼ in. (22.2 × 71.1 × 43.8 cm)
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