Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 2,375
Estimate
A HARD-SIDED SUITCASE IN MONOGRAM CANVAS LOUIS VUITTON, PROBABLY 1960S A large Alzer suitcase, composition and brass bound, with leather handle, the interior with fittings for a removeable tray and with double luggage strap 9 x 32 x 20 in. (23 x 80 x 52 cm.) The lock stamped 'LOUIS VUITTON, MADE IN FRANCE' and numbered '137230', the interior labelled 'LOUIS VUITTON, AVE MARCEAU 78 BIS PARIS, NICE 2 AVE DE SUÉDE' and numbered '911594'
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