LOT 2560
A rare Louis Vuitton zinc-covered 'Explorer' cabin trunk (malle cabine), circa 1895, the hinged lid and sides with brass trim, studs, side handles and locks, the top inscribed 'Dickin', the sides initialed 'E.P.D.', the interior with original printed label, numbered '37942', the underside fitted with four barrel castors, height 34cm, width 81cm, depth 47cm. Note: the inscribed name and initials to top and sides are believed to relate to Dr Edward Percival Dickin. Born in Yorkshire in 1871, he studied in Paris and worked in Northampton Hospital.
Hammer Price: £66,000
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