Description
This Louis Vuitton Bisten case, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the brand’s innovative craftsmanship. It features hand-painted canvas monogram, solid brass hardware, and reinforced corners adorned with embossed lozine trim, showcasing interlocking L and V initials, quatrefoils, and flowers against a rich brown backdrop.
The Bisten case is characterized by its distinctive rectangular shape. It was designed to hold a variety of items such as shoes, personal accessories, toiletries, books, or documents.
The case locks with three brass clasps and a v-lock center clasp engraved with a serial number and Louis Vuitton’s name and store addresses. Its interior, lined with the brand’s signature damask linen and in pristine condition, offers a removable ribbon cage, an envelope pocket with brass buttons, and an authentication plate alongside a “Saks & Cy” label representing the Saks & Cy – Fifth Avenue – New York store.
Personalized details include the hand-painted initials ‘C.W.A.’ of the original owner, Charlotte Whitney Allen. Charlotte Whitney Allen (1891–1978) was an elegant figure known for her involvement in social and cultural circles in Rochester, New York. Throughout her life, she became a dedicated supporter of the arts, ultimately donating her home to the Memorial Art Gallery of Rochester, NY, reflecting her commitment to enriching the community’s cultural landscape.
The early 20th century marked a significant era in luxury travel, characterized by the rise of opulent railroad journeys and transatlantic voyages making this case a captivating piece of design history. For more information about where the cases have traveled, visit our newsletter.
Bisten Case Dimensions: H=9.5 in. W=19.5 in. D=17.5 in. 35 lbs.
Basket Dimensions H=3.5 in. W=18.25 in. D=16.25 in.
Under Basket Space H=4.5 in. W=18.25 in. D=16.5 in.
Wall Compartment H=8 in. W=12 in. D=2 in.
*This piece is part of a unique set of three and can be sold separately. However, owning the complete set allows you to be the exclusive collector of its remarkable history. *
