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Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box
Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box

Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Carryall Square ToolBox Shoulder Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 3.5" S...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box
Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box

Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Square Box Shoulder Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes NEW Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Carryall Square ToolBox Shoulder Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 3.5" S...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Burgundy  Box Leather Suitcase Trunk. Fair condition
Hermes Vintage Burgundy  Box Leather Suitcase Trunk. Fair condition

Hermes Vintage Burgundy Box Leather Suitcase Trunk. Fair condition

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a nice suitcase form Hermes from the 60's. This suitcase is in fait/bad condition but can still b a lovely deco objet and the price iss lovely too. Interior quite clean. ...

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1960s Suitcases and Trunks

Hermes constance Black Box
Hermes constance Black Box

Hermes constance Black Box

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Very beautiful Hermes Constance handbag in black box leather, gold metal trim, convertible handle in black leather for hand or shoulder wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes NEW Leather Men's Dress Suit Brogues Shoes in Box
Hermes NEW Leather Men's Dress Suit Brogues Shoes in Box

Hermes NEW Leather Men's Dress Suit Brogues Shoes in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes NEW Leather Men's Dress Suit Brogues Shoes in Box Size listed IT 41 Leather Tie closure Made in Italy Includes original Hermes dust bag and box

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Hermes Kelly Small Leather Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box
Hermes Kelly Small Leather Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box

Hermes Kelly Small Leather Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Kelly Small Mini Leather Evening Shoulder Flap Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Made in France Date code present Shoulder drop 9" Measures 8" W x 6" H x 4" D Includes or...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Cognac Leather Bucket Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Box
Hermes Cognac Leather Bucket Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Box

Hermes Cognac Leather Bucket Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Cognac Leather Bucket Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in France Date code Circle X Single strap drop 15" Double strap drop ...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather
Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather

Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Exceptional​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​bag​ ​28​ ​returned​ ​in​ ​navy​ ​box​ ​leather,​ ​gold-plated​ ​metal​ ​trimming,​ ​shoulder strap​ removable​ ​in​ ​marine​ ​box​ ​leather,​ ​handle​...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW
Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW

Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

"Hermès Constance 24 in Blue Royale Box Calf Leather with Gold Hardware.

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BLACK BOX LEATHER MINT PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BLACK BOX LEATHER MINT PALLADIUM HARDWARE

HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BLACK BOX LEATHER MINT PALLADIUM HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BLACK BOX LEATHER MINT PALLADIUM HARDWARE As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 35cm SUPER RARE BLACK KELLY box leather WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1970's Hermes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
1970's Hermes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

1970's Hermes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1970's Hermes Kelly Bag in Black Box Leather Good condition, has slight traces of wear appeared with time (scratches, light cracking in the handle, clochette is missing) This Hermes ...

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather
Hermes Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather

Hermes Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes black box Sac a Depeches bag. Good coniditon, Handle in really good conition.

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage 32 cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage 32 cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage 32 cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

A beautiful vintage find for a smart buyer, this Hermès Black Box Calf 32 cm Kelly bag is in really good condition.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes  Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather
Hermes  Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather

Hermes Sac a Depeches Briefcase Bag in black box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes black box Sac a Depeches bag. Goldne harware in good coniditon ( light scratches) Handle in really good conition.

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Red Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Red Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Red Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted in France from Red Box Calf leather, the bag features dual top rolled handles and a padlock with its keys within the clochette.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Ring Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Ring Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Ring Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Ring bag in brown box leather. Vintage more than 50 years, its a bag from the 60's .

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Kelly Sellier 28 Tri-Colour Box Leather Bag
Hermes Vintage Kelly Sellier 28 Tri-Colour Box Leather Bag

Hermes Vintage Kelly Sellier 28 Tri-Colour Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Tri-Colour Box Leather Bag - Serial Number: [G] - Age (Circa): 2003 - Rouge Casaque, Rouge Garance and Caramel, box leather - One leather top handle, single ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2011 Kelly 35cm So Black Box Calf Leather Bag
Hermès 2011 Kelly 35cm So Black Box Calf Leather Bag

Hermès 2011 Kelly 35cm So Black Box Calf Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Black leather. Twist lock fastening at front. Does not come with box or dustbag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Box Leather Black with Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Box Leather Black with Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Box Leather Black with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Houma, LA

This sought-after 28cm Hèrmes Kelly is constructed of Black Box leather, noted for being slightly shiny and smooth.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box sellier Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag, 2008
Hermes Black Box sellier Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag, 2008

Hermes Black Box sellier Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag, 2008

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermes Paris Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Veau Box Color : Black Hwd : Gold Year : 2008 Strap , Keys, Lock and clochette complete

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Medor Belt 80CM
Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Medor Belt 80CM

Hermes Black Box Leather Collier de Chien Medor Belt 80CM

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Add a sleek finish to your OOTD with this Hermes leather belt. It is carefully crafted to last well and boost your style for a long time. Includes: Brand Dustbag

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2010s French Belts

Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Sandrine Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Sandrine Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage 60's Brown Box Leather Sandrine Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Sandrine Shoulde rbag in brwon leathe rbow and golden hardware. Fair condition, leather shiny and golden harware alsso qquite shiny but one stitch has gone from the ...

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

60's Vintage Hermes Bag "Boutonniere" in Black Box leather
60's Vintage Hermes Bag "Boutonniere" in Black Box leather

60's Vintage Hermes Bag "Boutonniere" in Black Box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Vintage Hemes Black Box leather boutonniere bag. excellent vintage condition for a bag of more than 50 years. just small sign of wear in the hardware (really light) Front and...

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes - Kelly Sport GM Bicolor Rouge H/Navy Box Leather
Hermes - Kelly Sport GM Bicolor Rouge H/Navy Box Leather

Hermes - Kelly Sport GM Bicolor Rouge H/Navy Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Dublin, IE

Kelly Sport GM Bicolor in Rouge H box leather with navy adjustable shoulder straps and closure straps, gold tone hardware. 4 gold tone protective feet. Interior lining in Rouge H in ...

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Paris Bombay Raisin Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag
Hermes Paris Bombay Raisin Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag

Hermes Paris Bombay Raisin Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Purple / Raisin (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Stra...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Noir Box Calfskin Leather Gold Metal Satchel
Hermes Kelly 28 Noir Box Calfskin Leather Gold Metal Satchel

Hermes Kelly 28 Noir Box Calfskin Leather Gold Metal Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Noir (designer color) / Black Material: Box Calfskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches & Stain...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Box Leather SHW Shoulder Tote Bag
Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Box Leather SHW Shoulder Tote Bag

Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Box Leather SHW Shoulder Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Orange Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches and Stains Edges: Minor Scratches and Stai...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Finish Constance 23 Bag
Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Finish Constance 23 Bag

Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Finish Constance 23 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermès handbags are known for their unique designs that emanate the label's elegant flair, and the label's immaculate craftsmanship makes their creations last season after season. He...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag
1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag

1981 Hermes Vintage 80's Fonsbelle Navy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice hard to find Hermes 1981 Fonsbelle bag in navy The stap can be doubled so It could be worn hand or shoulder ( just crossbidy for someone of small size) Bag in relaly goo...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Box Verrou Clutch
Hermes Black Box Verrou Clutch

Hermes Black Box Verrou Clutch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Verrou Clutch of box leather with light gold permabrass hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Cognac Brown Leather Men's Miscellaneous GiftDesk Table Pad in Box
Hermes Cognac Brown Leather Men's Miscellaneous GiftDesk Table Pad in Box

Hermes Cognac Brown Leather Men's Miscellaneous GiftDesk Table Pad in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Cognac Brown Leather Men's Women's Miscellaneous GiftDesk Table Pad in Box Leather (Taurillon) Signed Hermes underneath Made in France Measures 7.25" W x 8.75" L ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Hermes NEW Black Leather Pointy Heels Ankle Booties Boots in Box
Hermes NEW Black Leather Pointy Heels Ankle Booties Boots in Box

Hermes NEW Black Leather Pointy Heels Ankle Booties Boots in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes NEW Black Leather Pointy Heels Ankle Booties Boots in Box Size IT 37 Leather Slip on Made in France Heel height 3.75" Includes original Hermes dust bag and box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Hermes Vintage Cognac Leather Evening Flap Clutch in Box and Accessories
Hermes Vintage Cognac Leather Evening Flap Clutch in Box and Accessories

Hermes Vintage Cognac Leather Evening Flap Clutch in Box and Accessories

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Cognac Leather Evening Flap Clutch in Box and Accessories Leather (Togo) Gold tone hardware Date code Circle W Made in France Measures 8" W x ...

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Late 20th Century French Clutches

Hermès Kelly 28 black box
Hermès Kelly 28 black box

Hermès Kelly 28 black box

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly 28 black box Black Leather Gold plated hardware Good condition Gentle scratches on hardware Corners are very good.

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Hapi Black Chamonix Calfskin Leather Ladies Wrap Bracelet in Box
Hermes Hapi Black Chamonix Calfskin Leather Ladies Wrap Bracelet in Box

Hermes Hapi Black Chamonix Calfskin Leather Ladies Wrap Bracelet in Box

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Hermes Style: Wrap Bracelet Measurements: Overall Length: 29" Materials: Black Chamonix Calfskin Leather Hardware: Yellow Plated Hardware Closure: Buckle Clasp Closure Comes W...

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2010s French Modern Bracelets

Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box
Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box

Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Light Pink Leather Gold Envelope Evening Clutch Wallet in Box Leather Gold-plated hardware Leather lining Belted turnlock closure Features twelve card slots Measures 8" W x...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

A Rare Hermes 'Alcazar' Evening Bag in Burgundy Box Calfskin Leather
A Rare Hermes 'Alcazar' Evening Bag in Burgundy Box Calfskin Leather

A Rare Hermes 'Alcazar' Evening Bag in Burgundy Box Calfskin Leather

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Stunning Vintage Hermes Bag is in immaculate unused condition. This Chic Hermes bag, perfect for formal occasions, is finished in Burgundy Box calfskin Leather complemented with...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Cognac Leather Palladium Shoulder Crossbody BackPack Waist Bag in Box
Hermes Cognac Leather Palladium Shoulder Crossbody BackPack Waist Bag in Box

Hermes Cognac Leather Palladium Shoulder Crossbody BackPack Waist Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Cognac Leather Palladium Kelly Shoulder Crossbody BackPack Waist Belt Bag in Box Leather Palladium hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Total strap len...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Leather Silver 'H' Unisex Cuff Bangle Bracelet in Box
Hermes Black Leather Silver 'H' Unisex Cuff Bangle Bracelet in Box

Hermes Black Leather Silver 'H' Unisex Cuff Bangle Bracelet in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Silver tone Date code Square L Circumference ~7.3" Includes original Hermes box

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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Hermes Red Leather Gold Chain Link Bangle Bracelet Cuff In Box
Hermes Red Leather Gold Chain Link Bangle Bracelet Cuff In Box

Hermes Red Leather Gold Chain Link Bangle Bracelet Cuff In Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Epsom leather Gold tone hardware Width 0.6" Circumference 6.1" Includes original Hermes box

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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

RARE 32cm Hermes Waffle Pattern Box Leather Brick Red Kelly Bag
RARE 32cm Hermes Waffle Pattern Box Leather Brick Red Kelly Bag

RARE 32cm Hermes Waffle Pattern Box Leather Brick Red Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

RARE 32cm Hermes square waffle pattern Box leather in fabulous brick red color.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Black Box Leather Belt Adjustable Buckle Without Post Silvertone
Hermes Vintage Black Box Leather Belt Adjustable Buckle Without Post Silvertone

Hermes Vintage Black Box Leather Belt Adjustable Buckle Without Post Silvertone

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes vintage box black leather ultra chic silver silver tone metal buckle that does not contain a post, to facilitate adjustment to your waist size.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Hermes Black Leather Palladium Carryall Travel Flap Shoulder Bag in Box
Hermes Black Leather Palladium Carryall Travel Flap Shoulder Bag in Box

Hermes Black Leather Palladium Carryall Travel Flap Shoulder Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Black Leather Palladium Men's Women's Messenger Carryall Travel Flap Shoulder Bag in Box Leather Palladium-plated hardware Woven lining Pull-through closure Date code prese...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes White Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Illusion Cuff Bracelet in Box
Hermes White Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Illusion Cuff Bracelet in Box

Hermes White Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Illusion Cuff Bracelet in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Epsom leather Gold hardware Made in France Date code Square R (2014) Fits wrist 6.1-6.5" Includes original Hermes box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Hermès 35 cm Indigo Box Calf Leather Birkin Bag with Gold
Hermès 35 cm Indigo Box Calf Leather Birkin Bag with Gold

Hermès 35 cm Indigo Box Calf Leather Birkin Bag with Gold

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

Classic, versatile and universally flattering. Box calf is one of the original leathers from Hermès and highly desirable.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag in Brown box calfskin leather, GHW
Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag in Brown box calfskin leather, GHW

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag in Brown box calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​32​ ​retourne​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​brown​ ​box​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​gold​ ​plated​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​​ ​brown​ ​leather​ ​handle​ ​allowing​ ​a​ ​hand​ ​carry Flap​ ​clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather The bag is in good vintage condition but it presents some really light ssigns of use Size: 7.7 x9.5 inches

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES ARDOISE CALF BOX LEATHER DEPECHES PM BAG PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds
HERMES ARDOISE CALF BOX LEATHER DEPECHES PM BAG PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

HERMES ARDOISE CALF BOX LEATHER DEPECHES PM BAG PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Ardoise Calf Box Leather Kelly Depeches PM Bag with Palladium Hardware Excellent Condition!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

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Hermes Box Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of hermes box leather for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Red, Orange and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of hermes box leather from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a choice in our collection of hermes box leather for sale for women should be easy, but there are 112 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Box Leather?

Prices for a piece of hermes box leather can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $63,996, while, on average they fetch $5,499.

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.

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.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.