332 - Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" Travel Trunk in Monogram Tissé Canvas

Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" Travel Trunk in Monogram Tissé Canvas 1900 90x50x55h An important and exceptional Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" travel trunk (1900–1904) covered in the extremely rare Monogram "Tissé" canvas (woven on a Jacquard loom), produced for a very short period at the turn of the two centuries. Wooden frame reinforced with studded slats and black metal profiles. Impressive metal hardware, main lock, and rivets, all crafted entirely from solid brass stamped “Vuitton.” One side is personalized with hand-painted vintage initials “E. D de V.” The original interior is in excellent condition, featuring tufted capitonné lining and branded ribbons, complete with a contemporary paper label co-signed by the Paris (1 Rue Scribe) and London (149 New Bond St) headquarters. An intact piece of museum and collectible significance. CONDITION REPORT Structure and sturdiness: excellent condition. The wooden case and the external protective slats are structurally intact, solid, and free of cracks or wood-boring insect infestations. The bottom securely retains the wooden runners and vintage casters. External canvas (Monogram Tissé): very good condition. The cotton and linen Jacquard weave is compact and tight, free of tears or lacerations. A widespread, light, and even surface patina with minimal friction marks from wear on the edges. Metal components and brass: very good condition. Metal profiles feature a uniform dark brown color. Original solid brass elements have never been artificially polished and boast a magnificent vintage patina. Lock mechanism intact; key missing. Interior: good condition. The capitonné lining of the lid and the vintage ribbons are in perfect condition and free of tears. The original paper label is secure and legible. Some stains and brown watermarks from past dampness are visible on the inner bottom. The removable trays are missing. Structure and sturdiness: excellent condition. The wooden case and the external protective slats are structurally intact, solid, and free of cracks or wood-boring insect infestations. The bottom securely holds the wooden runners and vintage casters. Exterior canvas (Monogram Tissé): very good condition. The cotton and linen Jacquard weave is compact and tight, free of tears or lacerations. Widespread, light, and even surface patina with minimal friction marks from wear on the edges. Metal components and brass: in very good condition. Metal profiles feature a uniform dark brown color. Original solid brass elements have never been artificially polished and boast a magnificent vintage patina. Lock mechanism intact; key missing. Interior: in good condition. The capitonné lining of the lid and the vintage ribbons are in perfect condition and free of tears. The original paper label is secure and legible. Some stains and brown watermarks from past dampness are visible on the inner bottom. The removable trays are missing.