Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

Art Deco Torino Crocodile Skin Gentleman’s Dressing Case, Complete with all of the Original Fittings commissioned in 1934.

The case and fittings are in remarkable condition, the brass rivets, lock and catches retain the original lacquer finish and the richly coloured, red crocodile skin is superb and untouched having been protected by it’s crocodile skin trimmed canvas foul weather cover. The internal fittings are extensive with eleven “Flacon Tof” silver topped bottles, a hip flask and numerous containers with London hallmarks, Vuitton’s stamp and import marks for 1928. There is also a silver travelling shaving brush and a soap stick.

The case is lined in striking red Morocco leather with matching boxes for jewels, cigarettes and a razor and a comprehensively fitted manicure set including a Vuitton corkscrew and boot pulls. The original hair and clothes brushes are in antique ivory.

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