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Despite Georges Vuitton introducing the company's monogram to all the range of Louis Vuitton goods, 99 per cent are believed counterfeit today. This luxury luggage manufacturer was begun by Louis Vuitton (1821-1892) in 1854, having served an apprenticeship with M Marchal in Paris from 1837, but such is the demand for these beautifully made pieces that large numbers are faked.
Consequently, when a genuine piece comes under the hammer there is always considerable interest, which is why the Louis Vuitton suitcase in leather, No 992597 with original key, luggage label and bill of sale, should secure at least pounds600-pounds1,000 at Charterhouse Auctioneers, Sherborne, on Friday.See the full content of this document
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Genuine Vuitton Is a Rarity
Just 30in (76in) wide, this has plenty of capacity, just like a large pewter coffee pot by Liberty & Co in the Tudric design, at pounds40-pounds60.
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