Authentic Louis Vuitton Mango Vernis Thompkins Square Made In France 2001

Authentic Louis Vuitton Tompkins Satchel Made In France 2001 #1 Call Out picture# 8 =color transfer - lightly flaking Vernis Leather #2 Call Out pictures #15&16 on lower left front corner approximately 3X4 inches -I used everything safe & it does not lighten any of come off. Pre her date code so boldly displayed this bag was was made in 2001 - Louis Vuitton did not start with the patent leather type “ shiny covered goat skin “ until Marc Jacobs came on board nearing mid 2010s Such a sturdy - well stretchered bag the Tompkins is! Boasting 5 - LV engraved cleats on the bottom - to the dual zippers both with miniature brass pad locks for zipper pulls . The Vernis Leather picks up dye from objects it rubs against - Color Transfer is what it’s called. Most bags do not live long enough (15 + Years) to tell their story. But mine is in better than FAIR condition and has many more years of tales to collect. condition 🥳 The Vernis is flaking (lightly along the zippered opening. It appears faintly & it is white ) Basically that layer of Vernis has flaked away exposing white but only vaguely noticeable Elderly Lady bought but had to return- too big ! This is a strong structured bag & stands upright freely on its own. Satchel meaning - structured like luggage ! The dimensions 14 wide 9 Height 21 inch zippered opening (dual zippers both sides ) 7 inches across the bottom 8inch rolled Vachetta leather handle drop - the vachetta leather takes on a honey color with time