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Hermes Vintage "Constance" Bag in Sand Color Box Leather
Hermes Vintage "Constance" Bag in Sand Color Box Leather

Hermes Vintage "Constance" Bag in Sand Color Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès vintage Constance bag in sand color box leather. Gold plated metal hardware with micro

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box "Retourné" Leather
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box "Retourné" Leather

Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box "Retourné" Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 handbag in black box 'retourné' leather. Gilded metal hardware. Stamp M in a round

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT
Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in good

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2010s French Belts

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT
Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès EBENE BOX CALF LEATHER COLLIER DE CHIEN BELT CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in good

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2010s French Belts

HERMES Vintage Kelly 28 Bag in Black Box Leather
HERMES Vintage Kelly 28 Bag in Black Box Leather

HERMES Vintage Kelly 28 Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès vintage Kelly 28 bag in black box leather. The hardware is in gilded brass. Stamp Z, year

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes vintage 32 Kelly bag in black box leather. Gold metal hardware. Included : Zipper

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1950s French Top Handle Bags

1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware
1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware

1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous vintage bag with gilt hardware from Hermes made in 1977. Brown box leather. Gold hardware

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier
2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier

2002 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier This HERMÈS Kelly 32cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

1998 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm
1998 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm

1998 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm Reference: HB1861 Serial Number: [B] Age

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1994 Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Black Box Leather
1994 Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Black Box Leather

1994 Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès "Kelly 32 » sellier with her shoulder strap in black box leather and gilt metal. Black

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20
1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20

1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20 This HERMÈS Mini Kelly 20 is in Very Good Pre-Owned

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 28 bag in brown box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Tan Canvas Box Leather Top Handle Handbag, 1960s
Hermes Tan Canvas Box Leather Top Handle Handbag, 1960s

Hermes Tan Canvas Box Leather Top Handle Handbag, 1960s

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful 1960's box canvas handbag by Hermes with beige canvas linen body and tan leather trim

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Bag in Black Box Leather
HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Bag in Black Box Leather

HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes vintage 35 Kelly bag in black box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Red Box H Leather
HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Red Box H Leather

HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Red Box H Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage, this Hermes flap bag is in red box leather H. Gilded metal hardware. Worn on the

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag
1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag featuring gold plated hardware with iconic

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Light Grey Box Leather 28cm Kelly Sellier Bag
Hermès Light Grey Box Leather 28cm Kelly Sellier Bag

Hermès Light Grey Box Leather 28cm Kelly Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France from box calf leather, a premium Hermès hide known for its soft glossy look and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1970's HERMES navy blue box leather convertible bag
1970's HERMES navy blue box leather convertible bag

1970's HERMES navy blue box leather convertible bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare 1970's convertible handbag from Hermes. Bag is made of deep navy blue box leather with

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1970s French Clutches

HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90
HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90

HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN Belt 90

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès vintage Collier De Chien belt in black Box leather featuring gold-tone

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1980s Belts

HERMES Vintage Belt in Brown Box Leather Size 75FR
HERMES Vintage Belt in Brown Box Leather Size 75FR

HERMES Vintage Belt in Brown Box Leather Size 75FR

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès vintage belt in brown box leather. Buckle H in gilded metal. Stamp B in a round (1972

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1970s French Belts

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s
Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s

By Hermès

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Hermes Constance Bag 23cm in Black Box Leather. Fully-lined with one zipper pocket. Adjustable

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Brique red orange Box leather BOLIDE 31 Bag
HERMES Brique red orange Box leather BOLIDE 31 Bag

HERMES Brique red orange Box leather BOLIDE 31 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Bolide 31' bag in Brique (brick) Veau Box leather with contrasting white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag
1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag

1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black box leather top handle bag with gold hardware designed by Hermes dating to the 1960's

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1960s Handbags and Purses

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age (Circa): 1992

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE
HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès '26cm Drag' handbag in Bleu Marin (navy blue) Veau Box leather. Lined in

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

2005 HERMES 35 cm rouge box leather BIRKIN bag
2005 HERMES 35 cm rouge box leather BIRKIN bag

2005 HERMES 35 cm rouge box leather BIRKIN bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare and beautiful 35 cm Rouge box leather Birkin bag from Hermès dating to 2005 . Color is

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HB3794 Serial Number

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4453 Serial Number

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Serial Number: (U) Age (Circa): 1991

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4453 Serial Number

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Xupes Reference: HB2645 Serial Number: (V) Age

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

1992 Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Xupes Reference: HB2645 Serial Number: (V) Age

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold
HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold

HERMES black Box leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Kelly 35 Sellier' in Noir (black) Veau Box leather with gold-plated hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Box Leather Bracelet Silver Hardware Handcuffs Clasp
Hermes Black Box Leather Bracelet Silver Hardware Handcuffs Clasp

Hermes Black Box Leather Bracelet Silver Hardware Handcuffs Clasp

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Collection: 2007 (K in a square) Leather: Black Box Metal: Silver-tone Size: 16cm Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets

Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1618

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag
Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Very coveted vintage kelly sport MM in black box leather with gold hardware. In original condition

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1990s Hobo Bags

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW
Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW

Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Item is in good vintage condition. Showing slight touch ups on the leather surface and light

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1980s Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

" Height: 6.4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Minor

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Black Box Leather CDC Kelly Dog Bracelet Cuff PHW
Hermes Black Box Leather CDC Kelly Dog Bracelet Cuff PHW

Hermes Black Box Leather CDC Kelly Dog Bracelet Cuff PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

c.2003 Black Box Leather, Palladium Hardware. Features Classic Hermes Turn Lock Closure With

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet
Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Dog Gold Hardware Cuff Bracelet Brand New in Box Comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag
HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag Reference: JACG/A00167 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag
HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Goodlock black box leather silver hardware wristlet clutch bag Reference: JACG/A00167 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the

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1980s Chinese Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES 32CM Graphite Grey Box Leather Kelly Bag W/Strap
HERMES 32CM Graphite Grey Box Leather Kelly Bag W/Strap

HERMES 32CM Graphite Grey Box Leather Kelly Bag W/Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes 32CM Graphite Grey Box Leather Kelly Bag W/Strap Age: c. 2002 Made in France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Black Gold Unisex Leather Belt 100cm
New in Box Hermes Black Gold Unisex Leather Belt 100cm

New in Box Hermes Black Gold Unisex Leather Belt 100cm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box reversible unisex belt. Classic color combination: black box calf leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the flap. NO STRAP DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: Q

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the flap. NO STRAP DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: Q

Category

1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather.  DETAILS Brand: Hermès  Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather.  DETAILS Brand: Hermès  Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1993
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1993

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1993

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

manufacture: 1993 Exterior Color: Black Exterior Material: Box Leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensions: Width

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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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.