This Louis Vuitton tool trunk from 1912 is a rare custom-made automotive model designed to be mounted on the running boards of early motor vehicles, carrying essential tools for the chauffeur such as a vise, hammer, crank handle, and wrench. The underside still shows the original mounting holes for the threaded rods that once bolted it to the car. Engineered for automotive use, it features weatherproof canvas, durable black lozine borders, an unpickable lock, and a leather handle restored to original specifications.

The interior is lined in washable yellow Vuittonite, a signature of Louis Vuitton’s technical creations, and retains its authentic label with historic store addresses and serial number. In very good overall condition, the trunk shows a handsome original patina with only minor age-related cracks to the lozine trim. Rare and emblematic, it reflects Louis Vuitton’s early embrace of automotive innovation and the Maison’s exceptional craftsmanship during the dawn of the motor age.

Available exclusively at Maxfield.