A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk has been sold at auction for more than £4,500.
The trunk, which dates from around 1900, went under the hammer at H&H Carlisle Auction Rooms’ sale, and was sold for £4,600 – four times its guide price of £800 to £1,200.
It was hotly contested and competing against several in-person and telephone bidders from across the UK, the trunk was sold to a buyer from the south of England.
The trunk’s its original owner was a Belgian engineer who travelled across Africa and Europe and worked in the Congo for many years.
Although it had journeyed far and wide it was in remarkably good condition.
Measuring 80cm x 47cm x 37cm the exterior was decorated in the Damier canvas, with all clasps and locks in working order.
Stephen Farthing, auctioneer at H & H Auctions said: “I am not surprised that this trunk went for so much, as Louis Vuitton is such a collectable brand.
“In excellent condition and with such a great provenance it was always going to be highly desirable.
“In advance of the sale there was a lot of interest, both from the trade and members of the public, across the UK and Europe. This sale once again demonstrates that there is great demand for high quality original and vintage items which are in good condition.”
