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Hermes Bit

Exceptional Hermès Horse Bit Shaped Bottle Opener
Exceptional Hermès Horse Bit Shaped Bottle Opener

Exceptional Hermès Horse Bit Shaped Bottle Opener

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bottle Opener In shape of a horse bit Made in France Made of silvery and golden non-precious stainless metal "HERMES" and "MADE IN FRANCE" eng...

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20th Century French Curiosities

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made from Stainless Stell (Inox).

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Plate

Exceptional Hermès Nutcracker Horse Bit Shaped Ravinet d'Enfert
Exceptional Hermès Nutcracker Horse Bit Shaped Ravinet d'Enfert

Exceptional Hermès Nutcracker Horse Bit Shaped Ravinet d'Enfert

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Nutcracker Horse Bit Shaped Can also be used to unscrew a cap Vintage item Made in France Designed by Ravinet d'Enfert Made of metal Colorway: silvery ...

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Late 20th Century French Curiosities

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot
HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot

HERMES Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Horse Bit Double Pot

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver plate double pot featuring an equestrian horse bit design handle.

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20th Century French For The Table

Hermès Mail Holder Book Holder Bookend Horse Bit Ravinet d'Enfert
Hermès Mail Holder Book Holder Bookend Horse Bit Ravinet d'Enfert

Hermès Mail Holder Book Holder Bookend Horse Bit Ravinet d'Enfert

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Mail or Book Holder Base in gilt metal adorned with 2 silver handles in the shape of a horse bit Designed by Ravinet d'Enfert "HERMÈS PARIS" and R...

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20th Century Unknown For The Desk

HERMES Mors et Gourmettes Equstrian bit silk applique cotton tshirt dress FR36 S
HERMES Mors et Gourmettes Equstrian bit silk applique cotton tshirt dress FR36 S

HERMES Mors et Gourmettes Equstrian bit silk applique cotton tshirt dress FR36 S

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Mors et Gourmettes Equstrian bit silk applique white cotton tshirt dress FR36 S Reference: JECN/A00033 Brand: Hermes Collection: Mors et Gourmettes Material: Cotton, Silk Colo...

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2010s French Casual Dresses

Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle
Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle

Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Table Bell - Horse Bit Handle

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

The ring handle is created with a horse bit design and when rung produces a very attractive and authoritative ring.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes
Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes.

Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set

HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set

By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit motif beach towel and bucket bag set.

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1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

HERMES oatmeal cashmere silk CAVALCADOUR 140 Scarf
HERMES oatmeal cashmere silk CAVALCADOUR 140 Scarf

HERMES oatmeal cashmere silk CAVALCADOUR 140 Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

The designer borrowed these reins from the Emile Hermès collection and dreamt up bits and spurs while the cavalcadour equerry guided his hand.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, diamond
Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, diamond

Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, diamond

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Bracelet signed Hermès with a horse bit motif (equestrian buckle) and an adjustable chain.

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Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Hermès Keychain Key Holder Horse Charm in Barenia Leather
Hermès Keychain Key Holder Horse Charm in Barenia Leather

Hermès Keychain Key Holder Horse Charm in Barenia Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Leather in mint condition (no scratch, no stain). Chain is a bit tarnished. No Hermès packaging but will come gift wrapped This item is garanteed authentic and will be shipped imm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other

HERMES navy silk VOILES DE LUMIERE 90 Twill Scarf Marine
HERMES navy silk VOILES DE LUMIERE 90 Twill Scarf Marine

HERMES navy silk VOILES DE LUMIERE 90 Twill Scarf Marine

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

The designer borrowed these reins from the Emile Hermès collection and dreamt up bits and spurs while the cavalcadour equerry guided his hand.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf Gavroche Brides de Gala Love Pink Beige 42 cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Gavroche Brides de Gala Love Pink Beige 42 cm

Hermès Silk Scarf Gavroche Brides de Gala Love Pink Beige 42 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

With care tag and shop tag Will come in its original Hermès Box (a bit damaged) This scarf is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately !

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf Ex Libris Les Parisiennes  Grygkar Kiraz Pink 65 cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Ex Libris Les Parisiennes  Grygkar Kiraz Pink 65 cm

Hermès Silk Scarf Ex Libris Les Parisiennes Grygkar Kiraz Pink 65 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

No hole, no pulled thread. With care tag. Hems a bit flat. No Hermès Box This scarf is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately Thank you for watching my items !

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2010s French Scarves

Rare silvered metal double vide-poche, Hermès, Paris, 1960.
Rare silvered metal double vide-poche, Hermès, Paris, 1960.

Rare silvered metal double vide-poche, Hermès, Paris, 1960.

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Rare Hermès silvered metal vide-poche. Two round cups linked by a handle in the shape of a horse bit.

Category

Vintage 1960s French International Style Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès
Italian Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès

Italian Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès

By Giovanni Banci, Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern neoclassical gilt iron cocktail table by Giovanni Banci for Hermès with a pair of Hermès Classic horse bit symbols forming the base.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

Elegant Gilded Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci, Italy 1970
Elegant Gilded Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci, Italy 1970

Elegant Gilded Iron Coffee Table by Giovanni Banci, Italy 1970

By Giovanni Banci

Located in Oirlo, LI

Crafted in Italy in 1970, this exquisite piece embodies the neoclassical Hermes style, featuring intricate rings and hooks that mimic a horse bit.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Hermes Silver Horse Bit
Hermes Silver Horse Bit

Hermes Silver Horse Bit

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W 3 in L 11 in

Hermes Silver Horse Bit

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece marries this element of Hermes legacy with another, the iconic silk twill scarves - this gleaming silver horse bit was made to wear as an accessory either around the neck ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Hermes Horse Bit 18k Rose Gold Diamond Filet D'Or Necklace 1.83ctw
Hermes Horse Bit 18k Rose Gold Diamond Filet D'Or Necklace 1.83ctw

Hermes Horse Bit 18k Rose Gold Diamond Filet D'Or Necklace 1.83ctw

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Authentic Hermes Horse Bit 18k Rose Gold Diamond Filet D'Or Necklace 1.83ctw As a tribute to equestrian buckles, the bit of the Filet d'Or is adorned with light chains.

Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Stamped Italian 14-Karat Horse Bit Chain Link Bracelet with Claw Clasp
Classic Stamped Italian 14-Karat Horse Bit Chain Link Bracelet with Claw Clasp

Classic Stamped Italian 14-Karat Horse Bit Chain Link Bracelet with Claw Clasp

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Classic 20th century stamped "585 / Italy / ah" Italian 14-karat horse bit (large ovals and small squares,) link bracelet that is 6.78" in length and 5.6 dwt with lobste...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks
Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks

Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks

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W 0.63 in L 1.44 in

Hermes Gold Horse Bit Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Hermes, in the shape of horse bits. Hallmarks: Hermes, maker's mark, French 18K gold assay marks.

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Sterling Silve Horse Bit Bracelet
Hermès Sterling Silve Horse Bit Bracelet

Hermès Sterling Silve Horse Bit Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Horse Bit Bracelet in Sterling Silver features alternating horse bits and buckle links.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Snaffle Bit Bracelet Yellow Gold
Hermes Snaffle Bit Bracelet Yellow Gold

Hermes Snaffle Bit Bracelet Yellow Gold

By Hermès

Located in Feasterville, PA

This very rare Hermes bracelet features an 18k Yellow Gold Snaffle Bit design on a leather strap.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Hermès Horse Bit Gold Bracelet
Vintage Hermès Horse Bit Gold Bracelet

Vintage Hermès Horse Bit Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Yellow gold 18K horse bit vintage bracelet by Hermès, Paris, signed. Condition: excellent Date: unknown, contemporary Weight: 45.4g Size: 20 x 1cm Hallmarks: 18 carat gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Hermes Citrine Horse Bit Yellow Gold Ring
Hermes Citrine Horse Bit Yellow Gold Ring

Hermes Citrine Horse Bit Yellow Gold Ring

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Citrine Horse Bit Yellow Gold Ring. With one beautiful Citrine: 14mm x 12mm.

Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Hermès Blue Silk Tie Printed with Snaffle Bits
Hermès Blue Silk Tie Printed with Snaffle Bits

Hermès Blue Silk Tie Printed with Snaffle Bits

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Blue silk tie printed with snaffle bits.

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Early 2000s French Ties

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made from Stainless Stell (Inox).

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Citrine Horse-bit Motif Ring
Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Citrine Horse-bit Motif Ring

Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Citrine Horse-bit Motif Ring

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary 15 Carat Citrine Ring by Hermès composed of 18k yellow gold. The citrine is a double pyramidal cabochon, with horse-bit shoulder details.

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1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HERMES dark teal blue horse bit print cotton crew neck tshirt
HERMES dark teal blue horse bit print cotton crew neck tshirt

HERMES dark teal blue horse bit print cotton crew neck tshirt

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES dark teal blue horse bit print cotton crew neck tshirt Reference: YIKK/A00231 Brand: Hermes Material: Cotton Color: Blue, Grey Pattern: Geometric Closure: Pullover CONDITION:...

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21st Century and Contemporary T-Shirts

Hermès Rare Pair of Silver Plate Mors Horse Bit Bottle Holders
Hermès Rare Pair of Silver Plate Mors Horse Bit Bottle Holders

Hermès Rare Pair of Silver Plate Mors Horse Bit Bottle Holders

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

These Hermès silver-plated bottle stands are extremely rare to find as a pair. The design is in the form of a horse's snaffle or "mors" in French. Year: 1970's Material: polished si...

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1970s French Barware

Rare Hermes Scarf Ring Horse Bit Equestrian Bijouterie Fantasie Silver + Box
Rare Hermes Scarf Ring Horse Bit Equestrian Bijouterie Fantasie Silver + Box

Rare Hermes Scarf Ring Horse Bit Equestrian Bijouterie Fantasie Silver + Box

By Hermès

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This fabulous equestrian themed scarf ring was made by Hermes, most likely in early 2000. Made from silver, it comes in its original box and measures appx 4.5in L x 1in W. In exce...

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Early 2000s French More Jewelry

HERMES PARIS Navy Blue Equestrian Horse Bit Pattern Silk Scarf Pocket Square
HERMES PARIS Navy Blue Equestrian Horse Bit Pattern Silk Scarf Pocket Square

HERMES PARIS Navy Blue Equestrian Horse Bit Pattern Silk Scarf Pocket Square

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Silk navy blue neckerchief bandana small size with horse bit pattern luxury Hermes Paris. “Hermes Paris” printed bottom right, hand rolled edges.

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20th Century French Handkerchiefs

Hermes Paris Vintage 1950 Horse-bit Desk calendar in solid .925 sterling silver
Hermes Paris Vintage 1950 Horse-bit Desk calendar in solid .925 sterling silver

Hermes Paris Vintage 1950 Horse-bit Desk calendar in solid .925 sterling silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Desk calendar designed by Hermes. Fabulous highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermés Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filet d'Or Horse-Bit Link Necklace
Hermés Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filet d'Or Horse-Bit Link Necklace

Hermés Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filet d'Or Horse-Bit Link Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as 2.0 mm cable link chain featuring stylized horse-bit motif stations Comprised of interlocking bars and circle links With swagged chain between stations Completed by tog...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

The side is signed by the famous French luxury design house established in 1837. Made for Hermes by the silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert, this mark is also present on the side.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

HERMES navy leather belt with gilt horse bit
HERMES navy leather belt with gilt horse bit

HERMES navy leather belt with gilt horse bit

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare leather belt with horse bit motif from Hermes dating to approximately 1985.

Category

1970s French Belts

Equestrian Wine Champagne Cooler with Horse Bit Handle
Equestrian Wine Champagne Cooler with Horse Bit Handle

Equestrian Wine Champagne Cooler with Horse Bit Handle

By Gucci, Hermès, Ralph Lauren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Luxury Equestrian Wine Champagne Cooler with brass Horse Bit Handle. Celebrate the Derby winning with this metal chrome silvered and brass horse bit handle ice bucket. Western ...

Category

20th Century American American Classical Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hermès Blue Alligator CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff
Hermès Blue Alligator CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff

Hermès Blue Alligator CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The iconic Hermès CDC adds a chic bit of edginess to any ensemble.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Hermès Black Leather CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff
Hermès Black Leather CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff

Hermès Black Leather CDC Collier de Chien Bracelet Cuff

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The iconic Hermès CDC adds a chic bit of edginess to any ensemble.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Tabac Vert Rouge New Store Tag
Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Tabac Vert Rouge New Store Tag

Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Tabac Vert Rouge New Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

(S Item) Country of Origin: Made in France Story about the Design: This graphic composition spells “HERMÈS” using pieces of tack—bits, bridles, saddles, buckles and jumping rails—re...

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2010s French Scarves

HERMES beige & light blue silk SOUS LE CEDRE 90 Twill Scarf
HERMES beige & light blue silk SOUS LE CEDRE 90 Twill Scarf

HERMES beige & light blue silk SOUS LE CEDRE 90 Twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

The designer borrowed these reins from the Emile Hermès collection and dreamt up bits and spurs while the cavalcadour equerry guided his hand.

Category

2010s French Scarves

Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Bleu Ardoise Vert New Store Tag
Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Bleu Ardoise Vert New Store Tag

Auth. Hermès Scarf Lettres Équestres - Bleu Ardoise Vert New Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Issue Date: 2023 first issue; design continued in following seasons across formats (shawl 140 and rectangle) Condition: New With Store Tag, Never Worn, Without Box (S Item) Country o...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Bolide Bag 2 ways Cognac Crocodile Porosus Golden Hdw 31 cm

Hermes Bolide Bag 2 ways Cognac Crocodile Porosus Golden Hdw 31 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic HERMES Bag "BOLIDE" Made in France Stamp Y in a circle (1995) Made of Porosus Crocodile and Golden Hardware Colorway: Cognac Lined with matching co...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Pair of Leather and Steel Lounge Chairs by Raphael, France, circa 1970
Pair of Leather and Steel Lounge Chairs by Raphael, France, circa 1970

Pair of Leather and Steel Lounge Chairs by Raphael, France, circa 1970

By Raphael Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The subtly curved seats feature the original supple orange-brown (similar to cognac color but with a bit of Hermes orange to it) leather upholstery punctuated by button tufting.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Hermes Bit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes bit you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes bit may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès and ERIC BERGERE are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women or unisex today than there are for men.

How Much is a Hermes Bit?

Prices for a hermes bit can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $124 and can go as high as $8,500, while, on average they fetch $3,350.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.