Hello Jack,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An Authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Handbag
France, Circa 1998

CONDITION: Appears to be in good condition commensurate to age and use.

PROVENANCE: Item was brought privately through eBay from Sydney, Australia

FAIR MARKET VALUE: $700-$900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

HOW WE CAME TO THIS ASSESSMENT:

The date code of SP0948 indicates a production date of: April 1998 in France.

COMPARISON AUCTION RESULTS:

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/120606925_louis-vuitton-speedy-30-hand-bag-purse-monogram-canvas - Sold for $700 in January 2022

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/110253317_authentic-louis-vuitton-monogram-speedy-40-hand-bag - Sold for $710 in August 2021

https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/alex-cooper/a-louis-vuitton-monogram-speedy-40-2116082 Sold for $819 in March 2021.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto,