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

Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" Travel Trunk in Monogram Tissé Canvas 1900 90x50x55h 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 structure reinforced by studded slats and black metal profiles. Impressive metal hardware, main lock, and nailing entirely crafted in solid brass stamped "Vuitton". Side customized with hand-painted vintage initials "E. D de V". Optimally preserved original interior with 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 relevance.CONDITION REPORTStructure and solidity: 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. 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 coloring. Original solid brass elements never artificially polished, boasting a magnificent vintage patina. Lock mechanism intact; key missing.Interior: good condition. The capitonné lining of the lid and the vintage ribbons are perfect and free of tears. The original paper label is secure and legible. Some stains and brown watermarks from past dampness are noted on the inner bottom. Removable trays are missing. Structure and solidity: 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. 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 coloring. Original solid brass elements never artificially polished, boasting a magnificent vintage patina. Lock mechanism intact; key missing.Interior: good condition. The capitonné lining of the lid and the vintage ribbons are perfect and free of tears. The original paper label is secure and legible. Some stains and brown watermarks from past dampness are noted on the inner bottom. Removable trays are missing.