A Rare Flower Trunk

A fine collection of rare Louis Vuitton flower trunks(11”x5.5”x4.3”) sold by LouisVuittonTrunk.com. The earliest one has the round case lock, the other 2 the more desirable tongue lock.

In 1910 a rule was enforced: no discounts and no price breaks, for any reason whatsoever. In order to find another way to thank their most loyal clients, Georges and Gaston- Louis Vuitton, perfect gentlemen, decided to show their gratitude to the ladies. Rather than sending an ordinary bouquet of flowers, they came up with the idea of sending flowers in a small Louis Vuitton trunk dimensionally correct to their larger versions. The interior was protected from water by a zinc tub which could be removed and the miniature trunk used as a sewing or jewelry box or cigarette case if the client preferred.

This charming gesture became a much sought after status symbol in the 1920’s and 30’s and continued until the early 1980’s when the last one produced in natural cowhide was placed on Patrick-Louis Vuitton’s desk in Asnieres. In the last few years Louis Vuitton Co. has began to produce newer version, though they do not have the hand stenciled monogram.