Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Monogram Coated Canvas Steamer Trunk, Late 19th Century Condition: 4 36" Width x 12.5" Height x 20" Depth This trunk is done in Damier Ebene monogram coated canvas with black and brass hardware, featuring wood trim, two metal handles, three flip clasps, and one keylock mechanism (no key included). The interior is done in canvas and features a tufted design top. There is a red stencil that reads "M.M.I." on either side. This trunk shows signs of age and heavy wear, such as heavy scratching, tarnishing, rusting, and verdigris to the hardware together with scratching, punctures, tears, losses, fading, darkening, and marks to the coated canvas and wood trims throughout. Additionally, part of the hammered metal trim on the top at the right side is lifted showing some of the nails and the center clasp rests slightly ajar. The interior shows breaks to the ribbon at the top as well as substantial cracking, peeling, darkening, marks, water damage, and staining throughout. This trunk features the original Damier Canvas pattern first introduced by Louis Vuitton in 1888 and has stayed in one family through the generations since its possession in the late 19th century. Since then, this trunk has traveled globally to places like the United States, Egypt, Geneva, Japan, through the Trans-Siberian Railway, and more. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved