This is a superb example that dates to around 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. It is particularly rare as the huge “malle haute” dimensions are seldom seen with the woven canvas covering. The malle haute (literally translated: high trunk) is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this one would have been custom made. With its steel trim and brass lock, it still shows the same elegance as it did well over 100 years ago and is a testament to the durability of the best trunk maker in the world. Today it makes for a wonderful piece of interior design, both decorative and useful.

Complete with its interior lift-out basket, this unusually sized trunk is in exceptionally good condition and harks back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras. A wonderful conversation piece that would make a welcome addition to any home, both modern or traditional.

Condition: very good overall condition, lacking key. Please refer to photographs

Dimensions: 111cm wide, 71cm high, 61cm ⁠deep