Lot Essay
A closely related shoe trunk by Hermes sold Christie's, London, 17th May 2011, lot 237, £15,000
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HERMES, FOR JOHN LOBB, LONDON
Details
A FITTED BEECH AND LEATHER SHOE TRUNK
HERMES, FOR JOHN LOBB, LONDON
The hinged slightly domed seat enclosing various compartments with shoe cleaning equipment and brushes, a brass plaque engraved 'JOHN LOBB', opening below to reveal further shoe storage below
23 ¾ in. (60.5 cm.) high; 51 ½ in. (131 cm.) wide; 20 ¾ in. (52.5 cm.) deep
HERMES, FOR JOHN LOBB, LONDON
The hinged slightly domed seat enclosing various compartments with shoe cleaning equipment and brushes, a brass plaque engraved 'JOHN LOBB', opening below to reveal further shoe storage below
23 ¾ in. (60.5 cm.) high; 51 ½ in. (131 cm.) wide; 20 ¾ in. (52.5 cm.) deep
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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