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Hermès Silver Paper Clip Money Clip Bookmark Dog Head
Hermès Silver Paper Clip Money Clip Bookmark Dog Head

Hermès Silver Paper Clip Money Clip Bookmark Dog Head

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremaly Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Clip Rounded end decorated with a dog's head in profile Can be used as money clip or paper clip, bookmark Vintage Item Made of silver ...

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Hermès Polo Player Letter Opener Paper Cutter Bookmark Ravinet D'Enfert
Hermès Polo Player Letter Opener Paper Cutter Bookmark Ravinet D'Enfert

Hermès Polo Player Letter Opener Paper Cutter Bookmark Ravinet D'Enfert

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Letter Opener Silver-plated metal openwork depicting a polo player (featuring the player, the horse, and the ball) Can be used as paper cutter or bo...

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Hermès Ex Libris Pink Leather Bookmark
Hermès Ex Libris Pink Leather Bookmark

Hermès Ex Libris Pink Leather Bookmark

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès ex libris pink magnet bookmark. Date stamp T for 2015.

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Hermes Paris Equine Bookmark Magnifying Glass in Hermes Box
Hermes Paris Equine Bookmark Magnifying Glass in Hermes Box

Hermes Paris Equine Bookmark Magnifying Glass in Hermes Box

By Hermès

Located in University City, MO

Hermes Paris Equine bookmark-magnifying glass in Hermes box The sleek chrome metal figural bookmark is designed in the shape of a horse head figure The diminutive bookmark also ser...

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Late 20th Century French Curiosities

New in Box Hermès Ex-Libris Blue Atoll Bookmark
New in Box Hermès Ex-Libris Blue Atoll Bookmark

New in Box Hermès Ex-Libris Blue Atoll Bookmark

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès ex-libris blue atoll magnet bookmark. Comes with original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Lime Medium Model
Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Lime Medium Model

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Lime Medium Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic coveted Hermes Carmencita page marker bookmark features Lime Milo lambskin.

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2010s French Miscellaneous

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Blue Celeste Medium Model
Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Blue Celeste Medium Model

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Blue Celeste Medium Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic coveted Hermes page marker bookmark features Blue Celeste Milo lambskin.

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2010s French Miscellaneous

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Rose Azalee Pink Medium new
Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Rose Azalee Pink Medium new

Hermes Carmencita Page Marker Rose Azalee Pink Medium new

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic coveted Hermes page marker bookmark features Rose Azalee Milo lambskin.

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Hermès Barenia Leather Bookmark
Hermès Barenia Leather Bookmark

Hermès Barenia Leather Bookmark

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Hermès Barenia Leather Bookmark

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely Authentic Hermès A side printed with several letters falling into a book held by a man The other side printed with a bird holding a "H" letter Made of smooth barenia leath...

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Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse
Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse

Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse shaped, palladium metal with glass.

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21st Century and Contemporary Curiosities

New in Box Hermes Sterling Horse Head Bookmark
New in Box Hermes Sterling Horse Head Bookmark

New in Box Hermes Sterling Horse Head Bookmark

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box sterling silver 925 horse head bookmark with original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Hermes Ex-Libris Bookmark Barenia Leather New w/ Box
Hermes Ex-Libris Bookmark Barenia Leather New w/ Box

Hermes Ex-Libris Bookmark Barenia Leather New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Ex-Libris bookmark featured in Barenia leather.

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2010s French Basic

HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE
HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE

HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

- Equestrian/ Horse magnifying glass, bookmark or pendant by HERMES - Silver metal - Signed 'HERMES MADE IN FRANCE1 - Comes with its pouch - Total lenght: 2 1/2 inches - 6,4 cm ...

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20th Century French For The Desk

Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal
Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal

Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès 3 functions item: - paperclip - magnifying glass - bookmark Works on both sides Shaped as horse head Made of Silvered metal "HERMES" and "MADE IN FRANCE" e...

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20th Century French For The Desk

Hermes 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal
Hermes 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal

Hermes 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern Metal

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Authentic Hermes 3 functions item: - paperclip - magnifying glass - bookmark Shaped as horse head Made of Silvered metal "HERMES MADE IN FRANCE" engraved on one side Measurement...

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20th Century French For The Desk

Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern in Metal
Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern in Metal

Hermès 3 functions Paperclip Magnifying Glass Bookmark Horse Pattern in Metal

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès 3 functions item: - paperclip - magnifying glass - bookmark Works on both sides Shaped as horse head Made of Silvered metal (not precious) "HERMES" and "MA...

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20th Century French For The Desk

Hermes Orange Leather Bookmark in Original Box
Hermes Orange Leather Bookmark in Original Box

Hermes Orange Leather Bookmark in Original Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

One end of the bookmark is stamped 'Hermes Paris Made in France SM' and an 'F' in a square.

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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.

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Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

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