Goyard (French, founded 1853), circa 1920s. A rare Goyard shoe steamer trunk covered in Goyard signature chevron canvas with brown leather banding and leather bail carrying handles with stamped initials 'L.M'. The trunk hinged at one end and opening to reveal three roomy shoe compartments to each side lined in checkerboard plaid fabric. The exterior with remnant of travel label 'Le Grand Hotel / Et Hotel Des Alpes along with a single brass closure stamped: "Goyard / Aine" and "177" below the lock. Also bearing the brass label 'Malles Goyard / 233, rue Saint-Honoré, Paris/ Monte-Carlo, Biarritz, Bordeaux. Approximate height 12.75", width 20" depth 9.25". The interior measurements for the shoe compartments are as follows: Approximate height 12", width for the end compartments 6.25", width for the middle compartments 6.37", depth ranges from 3.75" to 4".

Exterior of case shows wear in the form of surface scratches & scattered chips with some losses. Evidence (outline) of prior stickers (see image #6). Oxidation to metal components. Very minor staining to leather banding. Lock housing is bent and therefore not latching. No key is present for the lock. Interior fabric is in overall good condition with no rips or tears. There are minor stains which may benefit from cleaning. One nail head is missing from one of the shoe compartments.