Antique French Designer Bazar Du Voyage Domed Steamer Trunk

This is a magnificent trunk that is sure to have had a very interesting life. Made by W.Walcker of ‘Bazar du Voyage’ a very well known luxury travel brand that was located in the heart of Paris at 3. Place de Opera.
Bazar du Voyage, a world-renowned factory and retailer founded by Alexis Godillot and M. Walker in 1843. Initially, Godillot drew on his father’s leather working business to create a general factory for travel articles specializing in trunks, camping materials, and military equipment. During the Revolution of 1848, his company became a vital outfitter of the National Guard and the Piedmontese and French armies in Algeria. Thereafter, military production became a priority, but Godillot also adapted their offerings to suit consumer needs. By 1872, as Chéret notes, they offered tents, garden furniture, and gymnastics equipment. The factory itself was located at 42 Rue Rochechouart while the walk-in retail store found a home a 3 Place de l’Opéra.
The main illustration photograph is by Pierre petit along with 2 more on the drop down shelf by Jules Cheret, illustration photographs of the shopping centre at 3 Place De Opera are quite popular and sought after in themselves.
This is a rare find in very good condition considering it’s age and use. It has a beautifully fitted interior with 3 drawers and a drop down shelf in the lid. Plenty of storage space and a great talking point for any space. A lot of the strap are still in tact along with the drawer handles, the locks have been cut out at some point assuming as the keys were lost.
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Dimensions:
103cm Width
60cm Depth
80cm Height