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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Kitty Lamour on July 12, 2016, 06:30:10 am
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I have tried and tried to find out about this piece of luggage and unable to find out a thing. The person I acquired it from was a collector of many varied vintage items and a frequent European traveler. Any assistance would be appreciated! Thank you!
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https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=louis+vuitton+monogram+with+horse+head+on+vintage+suitcase
Does the first pic look familiar ??
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"Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Cosmetics Case Trunk in Brown Monogram with Gold Hardware." I've also read that Hermes uses a horse symbol.
But thats the caption in the link. This case could be worth a pretty $.
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https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Vintage+louis+vuitton+luggage+with+horse+head+logo
Wonder if Hermes` did some copies ?? Here are a few more to check !! I did not find the horse head pattern in Vuittons website but the logo is sure similar !! Slight different letter shapes !!
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Oh my... The gentleman that gave it to me did mention Louis Vuitton but I thought he said the case was made by a Louis Vuitton competitor. He purchased it in Europe who knows how long ago. I knew the case was obvious quality from the fittings and the leather wrapped handle... just knew it was something... just couldn't figure out what... lol.
I thought it was an HV with a horse head but now I believe it has to be a Cursive LV.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what my next step should be? Should I contact Louis Vuitton? I have had a few nice things but this one is literally giving me goose bumps... It's in perfect condition, not a scratch or a ding on it... Like new.
What info I have been able to gather is that if it is Louis Vuitton and is a rare piece it could be very valuable.
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I think if you contacted them, they'd say it was a fake.
The stitching on that label is very poor.
Looks like a blatant rip off.
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It is stitched on very evenly and real leather, as is all the trim and the handle very well made leather wrapped. I've always been told that knock-offs are never stitched but glued on with fake stitching and the thread will be cheap nylon. Also been informed the fittings on a fake are not ever real brass. The fittings on this case are all pure brass and the monogrammed canvas is all uniformly aligned. I don't see where you see anything blatant about it. I own several Louis Vuittons and the case is just as well made if not higher quality than my newer purses. I have submitted it to a well-respected, high-end vintage designer retailer for a quote and am expecting one back within 1-2 business days.
I appreciate all the responses. Thank you, you have all been very helpful to me being a newbie to this site.
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Here's a page called Vintage Contessa. One of their specialities is vintage Louis Vuitton. I would e-mail them and send them a picture. Ask for an opinion, what could it hurt?
In any case, you've got an interesting item.
http://thevintagecontessa.com
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Thank you, too cool... I already submitted the case and all the info to them and am eagerly awaiting an appraisal/quote. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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I'm certain that you'll get back to us with the result. I look forward to it with interest!
BTW, should your name be spelled Kitty L'Amour?? ;D ;D
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Yes,, Please keep us updated !! I would love to know if it is indeed a real LV !!
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I will for sure share whatever I find out about it... it is a cool unique piece whatever it is... I'd just like to know it's history.
As far as my nom de plume goes... it's just plain Lamour. ;)
I have another little interesting piece to share, if anyone is up for some Trivial Pursuit... category "The Silver Screen" :D
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And the response I received states that they are unable to provide a quote/appraisal on the item. Back to square one. :-\
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Darn !!
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That response looks weird. Don't give up.
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Looks like they are saying you gotta pay to find out if its genuine or not !! That logo does not look correct but what do I know ??
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Agree...response looks weird and unprofessional!
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Looks like they are saying you gotta pay to find out if its genuine or not !! That logo does not look correct but what do I know ??
Ding Ding Ding! I imagine that's the truth of the matter.