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Hermes Horseshoe Stamp

Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor
Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor

Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Very special Kelly 28 tricolor Hermès Horseshoe stamp, comes in its original Hermès dust bag

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes HHS Chevre Birkin 30 Bi Color
Hermes HHS Chevre Birkin 30 Bi Color

Hermes HHS Chevre Birkin 30 Bi Color

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H 9 in W 6 in L 12 in

Hermes HHS Chevre Birkin 30 Bi Color

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp Special order Bi-Color Birkin 30 Chevre Pink and Turquoise Pre-loved - 8

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag
Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag

Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

side. The Hermès Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) simply means that a handbag is a Special Order and has been

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive
Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive

Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HSS Hermes Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Special Order Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive Brand New in Box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium
Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium

Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 25 Horseshoe Stamp bag featured in White and Blue Nuit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 35 Black w Orange Poppy Togo Gold Hardware -
Hermes Birkin Bag 35 Black w Orange Poppy Togo Gold Hardware -

Hermes Birkin Bag 35 Black w Orange Poppy Togo Gold Hardware -

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

HERMÈS Special order Horseshoe stamp Black togo with contrasting Orange Poppy Chevre leather

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle and Black Togo Birkin 25cm VIP ULTRA RARE NEW
Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle and Black Togo Birkin 25cm VIP ULTRA RARE NEW

Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle and Black Togo Birkin 25cm VIP ULTRA RARE NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

bag, and orange Hermes box. This 25cm Horseshoe Stamp Birkin is a one-of-a-kind exclusive VIP custom

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 30cm White Black HSS Birkin Brushed Gold Hdwe
Hermes 30cm White Black HSS Birkin Brushed Gold Hdwe

Hermes 30cm White Black HSS Birkin Brushed Gold Hdwe

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Special Order Birkin in 30cm Hermes Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Birkin 30cm Black and white clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Birkin Black Craie "Chalk" Off White 35cm Bag VIP World Exclusive
Hermes HSS Birkin Black Craie "Chalk" Off White 35cm Bag VIP World Exclusive

Hermes HSS Birkin Black Craie "Chalk" Off White 35cm Bag VIP World Exclusive

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp Black and Craie 35cm Birkin in Togo with Gold Hardware World exclusive

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive
Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 30cm HSS Anemone and Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp This VIP custom order 30cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Horseshoe Stamp White and Gris Asphalte Kelly VIP Y Stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Tosca and Gris Perle Togo Birkin 30cm
Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Tosca and Gris Perle Togo Birkin 30cm

Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Tosca and Gris Perle Togo Birkin 30cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped Birkin 30cm of Tosca and Gris Perle in togo leather with gold hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes SO Horseshoe Tri-Color Etain, Indigo, Graphite Togo Birkin 40cm
Hermes SO Horseshoe Tri-Color Etain, Indigo, Graphite Togo Birkin 40cm

Hermes SO Horseshoe Tri-Color Etain, Indigo, Graphite Togo Birkin 40cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped, Special Order Birkin 40cm of Etain, Indigo, and Graphite in togo leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Black And Gris Mouette Epsom Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes HSS Black And Gris Mouette Epsom Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes HSS Black And Gris Mouette Epsom Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Birkin 30cm of Black and Gris Mouette epsom leather with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Black And White Clemence Birkin 30cm Brushed Gold Hardware
Hermes HSS Black And White Clemence Birkin 30cm Brushed Gold Hardware

Hermes HSS Black And White Clemence Birkin 30cm Brushed Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Birkin 30cm of black and white clemence leather with brushed gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Hss Tri-color Blue Electric Anenome Togo Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware
Hermes Hss Tri-color Blue Electric Anenome Togo Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware

Hermes Hss Tri-color Blue Electric Anenome Togo Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped Birkin 30cm of Blue Electric, Anenome, and Etoupe in togo leather with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Tri-color Rose Confetti Soufre Blue Aztec Chevre Birkin 30cm
Hermes HSS Tri-color Rose Confetti Soufre Blue Aztec Chevre Birkin 30cm

Hermes HSS Tri-color Rose Confetti Soufre Blue Aztec Chevre Birkin 30cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped Birkin 30cm of Rose Confetti, Soufre, and Blue Aztec in chevre leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Tri-Color Craie, Gris Tourterelle, Blue Atoll Togo Birkin 35cm
Hermes HSS Tri-Color Craie, Gris Tourterelle, Blue Atoll Togo Birkin 35cm

Hermes HSS Tri-Color Craie, Gris Tourterelle, Blue Atoll Togo Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped, Special Order Birkin 35cm of Craie, Gris Tourterelle, and Blue Atoll

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Tri-Color Rose Tyrien, Rose Confetti, White Epsom Birkin 35cm
Hermes HSS Tri-Color Rose Tyrien, Rose Confetti, White Epsom Birkin 35cm

Hermes HSS Tri-Color Rose Tyrien, Rose Confetti, White Epsom Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped Birkin 35cm of Rose Tyrien, Rose Confetti, and White in epsom leather with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Hss Bubblegum Pink/tosca Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware
Hermès Hss Bubblegum Pink/tosca Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware

Hermès Hss Bubblegum Pink/tosca Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamped Bubblegum Pink Birkin 35cm in epsom leather with tosca interior and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Bi-Color Rose Confetti and Jaune Poussin Epsom Sellier Kelly 28cm
Hermes HSS Bi-Color Rose Confetti and Jaune Poussin Epsom Sellier Kelly 28cm

Hermes HSS Bi-Color Rose Confetti and Jaune Poussin Epsom Sellier Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) bi-color Kelly 28cm of Rose Confetti and Jaune Poussin epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Craie, Cacao Togo Birkin 35cm
Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Craie, Cacao Togo Birkin 35cm

Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Bi-Color Craie, Cacao Togo Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes SO horseshoe stamped (HSS) bi-color Craie and Cacao Birkin 35cm of togo leather with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

SO Horseshoe Stamped Blue Sapphire/Rose Tyrien Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware
SO Horseshoe Stamped Blue Sapphire/Rose Tyrien Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware

SO Horseshoe Stamped Blue Sapphire/Rose Tyrien Epsom Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes SO Horseshoe Stamped Blue Sappire Epsom Birkin with Rose Tyrien piping, Rose Tyrien Chevre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Horsehoe Stamped Bi-Color Anemone and Etain Togo Birkin 35cm
Hermes Horsehoe Stamped Bi-Color Anemone and Etain Togo Birkin 35cm

Hermes Horsehoe Stamped Bi-Color Anemone and Etain Togo Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes special order horseshoe stamped bi-color Birkin of Anemone togo leather with Etain chevre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Gris Tourterle and Blue Jean Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Gris Tourterle and Blue Jean Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Gris Tourterle and Blue Jean Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The very exclusive special order Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Hermes that is only offered to VIP

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Bi-color Blue Sapphire And Rose Jaipur Epsom Birkin 35cm
Hermes HSS Bi-color Blue Sapphire And Rose Jaipur Epsom Birkin 35cm

Hermes HSS Bi-color Blue Sapphire And Rose Jaipur Epsom Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes special order, horseshoe stamped (HSS) bi-color Birkin 35cm of Blue Sapphire and Rose Jaipur

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Bi-color Bambou And Gold Togo Birkin 35cm Brushed Gold Hardware
Hermes HSS Bi-color Bambou And Gold Togo Birkin 35cm Brushed Gold Hardware

Hermes HSS Bi-color Bambou And Gold Togo Birkin 35cm Brushed Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes special order, horseshoe stamped (HSS) bi-color Bambou and Gold Birkin 35cm with brushed

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Black And Indigo Togo Birkin 40cm Brushed Gold Hardware
Hermes HSS Black And Indigo Togo Birkin 40cm Brushed Gold Hardware

Hermes HSS Black And Indigo Togo Birkin 40cm Brushed Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Black Birkin 40cm of togo leather with Indigo blue lining with brushed

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle Rose Sakura Togo Birkin 35cm
Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle Rose Sakura Togo Birkin 35cm

Hermes HSS Gris Tourterelle Rose Sakura Togo Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Special Order Horseshoe Stamped Gris Tourterelle 35cm in togo (bull) leather with brushed

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

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By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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$947

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By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

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Hermes Horseshoe Stamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes horseshoe stamp you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Brown, Pink and more. Finding a hermes horseshoe stamp for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Horseshoe Stamp?

On average, a hermes horseshoe stamp on 1stDibs sells for $28,750, while they’re typically $19,000 on the low end and $47,550 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Top-handle-bags for You

Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from. 

Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.

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.