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Hermes Duck

Hermès Duck Enamel Brooch
Hermès Duck Enamel Brooch

Hermès Duck Enamel Brooch

$706

W 1.23 in L 1.78 in

Hermès Duck Enamel Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Cute and Lovely Authentic Hermès Brooch Print: Duck Made in France Made of enamel and golden hardware The metal surround ends in a pretty belt buckle Colorways: Gold / Black / B...

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Hermès Duck Shaped Change Tray Ashtray Ravinet d'Enfert
Hermès Duck Shaped Change Tray Ashtray Ravinet d'Enfert

Hermès Duck Shaped Change Tray Ashtray Ravinet d'Enfert

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptonal and Rare Authentic Hermès Tray In shape of a Duck The 2 wings open and reveal a storage space.

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Late 20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Paris Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck Shaped From La Mare aux Canards
Hermès Paris Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck Shaped From La Mare aux Canards

Hermès Paris Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck Shaped From La Mare aux Canards

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Centerpiece Vase Duck shaped, the perfect gift for a duck lover !

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20th Century French Vases

Hermès La Mare aux Canards Silk Scarf Duck Christiane Vauzelles 90 cm
Hermès La Mare aux Canards Silk Scarf Duck Christiane Vauzelles 90 cm

Hermès La Mare aux Canards Silk Scarf Duck Christiane Vauzelles 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf The colors are stunning. The most beautiful I have seen on a Hermès scarf. The photos don't do this amazing scarf justice. The colors are ...

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

1960's Pair of Ravinent d'Entfert for Hermès Silverplated Duck Ashtrays
1960's Pair of Ravinent d'Entfert for Hermès Silverplated Duck Ashtrays

1960's Pair of Ravinent d'Entfert for Hermès Silverplated Duck Ashtrays

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Mexico City, MX

A pair of ashtrays designed in the shape of a duck with a moveable head, which can turn to the side, and with wings on its back, by French fashion house Hermès.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver Plate

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Hermes  Duck Box
Hermes  Duck Box

Hermes Duck Box

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H 3 in W 7.5 in

Hermes Duck Box

Located in New York, NY

Rare Hermes duck box with moving wings to conceal the box.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermes  Duck Box
Hermes  Duck Box

Hermes Duck Box

Unavailable

W 7.5 in

Hermes Duck Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

an Amazing articulated figural duck box

Category

Vintage 1960s French Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès Paris Duck Flight Brooch
Hermès Paris Duck Flight Brooch

Hermès Paris Duck Flight Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.66 in L 1.66 in

Hermès Paris Duck Flight Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Beziers, FR

A Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Gold brooch in the shape of a duck flight. Signed "Hermès Paris" and Numbered French Mark Measurements: Length: 42 mm Height: 42 mm Weight: 17.1 grams

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes “Duck” Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer
Hermes “Duck” Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

Hermes “Duck” Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Multicolor mini “Duck” porcelain de Limoges ashtray organizer featuring a duck motive, a grey and Bordeaux border, a Hermes gold-tone side signature.

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1980s French Decorative Objects

Ravinet d'Enfer for Hermès Duck Silver Plated Box
Ravinet d'Enfer for Hermès Duck Silver Plated Box

Ravinet d'Enfer for Hermès Duck Silver Plated Box

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare and amazing box by Ravinet d'Enfer for Hermès, stamped, in silver plate, circa 1960. In perfect condition. Dimension: 20 x 7.2 x 10 cm, open 22.5 cm.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès Ducks Porcelain Ashtray
Hermès Ducks Porcelain Ashtray

Hermès Ducks Porcelain Ashtray

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W 6.5 in L 7.75 in

Hermès Ducks Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Duck Ashtray is a perfect accent piece for any room, and features a printed scene of ducks.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermes Porcelaine Duck Square Ashtray
Hermes Porcelaine Duck Square Ashtray

Hermes Porcelaine Duck Square Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

French Hermès square porcelain ashtray with flying duck design.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermes Mini Duck Porcelain Ashtray Organizer
Hermes Mini Duck Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

Hermes Mini Duck Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

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H 0.6 in W 2.37 in L 2.96 in

Hermes Mini Duck Porcelain Ashtray Organizer

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Multicolor mini “Duck” porcelain de Limoges ashtray organizer featuring a duck motive, a green and orange border, a Hermes gold-tone side signature.

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1980s French Decorative Objects

HERMES Orange And Black Duck Print Silk Tie
HERMES Orange And Black Duck Print Silk Tie

HERMES Orange And Black Duck Print Silk Tie

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES Tie consists of 100% silk material in a orange color tone.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ties

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Blue Crocodile and Gold RARE
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Blue Crocodile and Gold RARE

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Blue Crocodile and Gold RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: duck heads Open bracelet Vintage Item Made of Crocodile and Gold Color: Blue, Golden "HERMES" and Gold Hallmarks engraved on each...

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Late 20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Heads in Vermeil GM Rare
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Heads in Vermeil GM Rare

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Bracelet Duck Heads in Vermeil GM Rare

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Bracelet In shape of Ducks Heads Open bracelet Vintage Item Made of Lizard Skin and Vermeil (silver covered with gold) Colorways: Brown, Golden ...

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Late 20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Hermès Georges Lenfant Vintage Duck Emerald Sapphire Diamond Brooch Yellow Gold
Hermès Georges Lenfant Vintage Duck Emerald Sapphire Diamond Brooch Yellow Gold

Hermès Georges Lenfant Vintage Duck Emerald Sapphire Diamond Brooch Yellow Gold

By Hermès

Located in Lisbon, PT

Georges Lenfant for Hermes Paris vintage Duck In Flight emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, French, 1960s/1970s, accompanied by maker’s orange pouch.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hermes Vintage Silk Pocket Square or Neck Scarf Duck and Duckling
Hermes Vintage Silk Pocket Square or Neck Scarf Duck and Duckling

Hermes Vintage Silk Pocket Square or Neck Scarf Duck and Duckling

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Charming Hermès silk pocket square featuring an adorable duck and duckling print set against a deep navy blue background.

Category

1980s French Scarves

Vintage Hermés White Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Duck Motif, Paris France 1980s
Vintage Hermés White Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Duck Motif, Paris France 1980s

Vintage Hermés White Porcelain Cigar Ashtray with Duck Motif, Paris France 1980s

By Hermès

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Rectangular porcelain body with polychrome decoration of Cattails/Typha’s to the edge and a hand-painted Duck Motif to the middle. It is marked HERMES PARIS one to one side and Made ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Victorian Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès 70's printed shirt
Hermès 70's printed shirt

Hermès 70's printed shirt

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Hermès shirt in "duck" printed burgundy- coloured silk with a tie-bow scarf

Category

1970s French Chemises

Hermès Green Gold Duck Porcelain Ashtray
Hermès Green Gold Duck Porcelain Ashtray

Hermès Green Gold Duck Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès collectible green and white porcelain ashtray with duck design.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ashtrays

Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf
Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf

Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

What do you see ? Rabbit or Duck ? Amazing True Collector Item ! Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: Rabbit Duck Illusion "The duck-rabbit drawing was first used by American psycholo...

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf
Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf

Hermès Small Carré Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

What do you see ? Rabbit or Duck ? Amazing True Collector Item ! Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: Rabbit Duck Illusion "The duck-rabbit drawing was first used by American psycholo...

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Duck Pattern Enamel Printed Napkin Rings Holders SUPER RARE
Hermès Vintage Duck Pattern Enamel Printed Napkin Rings Holders SUPER RARE

Hermès Vintage Duck Pattern Enamel Printed Napkin Rings Holders SUPER RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Napkin Rings Set of 2 Pattern: Ducks Made in Austria Not dated but probably from the end of the 20th century Made of Printed Enamel Colorways: desig...

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Late 20th Century Austrian For The Table

Exceptional Hermès Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck From La Mare aux Canards RARE
Exceptional Hermès Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck From La Mare aux Canards RARE

Exceptional Hermès Centerpiece Vase Ceramic Duck From La Mare aux Canards RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Centerpiece Vase Duck shaped From the Hermès design "La Mare aux Canards" (The Duck Pond), drawn by Daphné Duchesne in 1981.

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20th Century French Vases

Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion 42 cm
Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion 42 cm

Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square Rabbit Duck Illusion 42 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

What do you see first ? The rabbit or the duck ? Super cute Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: Rabbit Duck Illusion Check at Joseph Jastrow to find more details about his theory Made ...

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Ashtray Change Tray Duck Shaped in Silver Tone Metal
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Ashtray Change Tray Duck Shaped in Silver Tone Metal

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Ashtray Change Tray Duck Shaped in Silver Tone Metal

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Change Tray In shape of a Duck Can be used as ashtray Made in France Vintage item Made of silver-tone metal (non precious) The 2 wings open and reveal a ...

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Late 20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold
Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold

Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: a duck on a sleigh and a reindeer in Christmas outfits (a "F" printed on the deer's cover) Drawings are lovely Made in France ...

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20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Ashtray, Duck
Hermès Ashtray, Duck

Hermès Ashtray, Duck

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H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.25 in

Hermès Ashtray, Duck

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A Classic porcelain ashtray by Hermès with a hand painted mosaic pattern of a duck.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Mallard (duck) Scarf
Hermes Mallard (duck) Scarf

Hermes Mallard (duck) Scarf

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H 35 in L 35 in

Hermes Mallard (duck) Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

New without tags, Hermes Mallard 35" scarf in magnificent teal and pink.

Category

Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermès Paris & Ravinet D Enfert Metal Duck Cup
Hermès Paris & Ravinet D Enfert Metal Duck Cup

Hermès Paris & Ravinet D Enfert Metal Duck Cup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hermès Paris & Ravinet d Enfert Canard Duck white ring Hermès signed ;moving wings to open in box.

Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Hermes Duck For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes duck for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Black, Orange and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a hermes duck 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Duck?

The price for a hermes duck starts at $129 and tops out at $9,669, and on average, selling for $678.

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.