From a rare Louis Vuitton trunk to a 1894 Olympic model, this upcoming auction at Premier Auctions will offer a wide range of vintage treasures. On August 27, the house will offer 185 lots of furniture, fine art, decorative pieces, photographs and more. Discover five of the top lots here:
Leading the sale is a Louis Vuitton monogram steamer trunk. The brand was founded in 1854 as a trunk company and the founder, Louis Vuitton, introduced flat-topped trunks that could be easily stacked for travel, instead of the formerly used round-topped ones. This trunk boasts signature monogram canvas covering, studded wooden bands and brass corners, and a white muslin interior with fitted tray with straps and handles.
Another highlight is this 1894 Pre-Olympic boxing medal. The obverse side says "Metropolitan Ass'n and Amateur Athletic Union of the United States" and the reverse side says "122 LBS. Boxing 1894". This medal was from the Metropolitan Association which is the New York Division of boxing. New York is widely known as the epicenter of boxing's rich culture and history.
A few works from Irving Amen will punctuate the sale, including this fascinating woodblock. Every time you look at it you will see something new within the piece. Irving Amen was born in New York City in 1918 and began drawing at the age of four. He studied in Paris from 1950 - 1953 and upon his return to the United States, he had solo shows in New York and Washington DC.
This antique Allard and Sandoz Geneve cylinder music box plays six songs including the famous "Here Comes The Bride". The inlaid walnut case has an interchangeable cylinder and is box #626. The cylinder musical box evolved in the early 19th century from clocks with bell chimes, and instead of bells the music was created by tiny teeth as in the teeth in a comb being 'flicked' by the pins in a rotating cylinder. From 1860 the cases became more ornate with inlays and banding, and the movements were enhanced with complications such as bellow, drums and bells, the latter of which were often hidden under decorative butterflies or bees.
Here are 134 photographs from the 1st WWII reconnaissance photos of the 107th Squadron, a very important historical military rarity. In December 1943, the 107th became the first operational photographic reconnaissance squadron in Northern Europe. In preparation for the Allied invasion on D-Day, the squadron flew missions over the French coast and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its efforts. Assigned to support the First U.S. Army during the Normandy Campaign, the 107th was the first reconnaissance unit to operate from French soil.
