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HERMES Hunting case C.1930s
HERMES Hunting case C.1930s

HERMES Hunting case C.1930s

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Leather Shotgun Shell Case front edge center stamped "HERMES PARIS," and to the right edge corner, there is the number '13" stamped in leather. Hardware is stamped HERMES. Th...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ceramic Ashtray in the Style of Hermès, France, 1970s
Ceramic Ashtray in the Style of Hermès, France, 1970s

Ceramic Ashtray in the Style of Hermès, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant French ceramic ashtray dating from the 1970s, inspired by the iconic equestrian designs associated with Hermès. Its refined decoration features pheasants, hunting rifles, and...

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Hermes  Signature  Hunting Print Silk Twill Hat
Hermes  Signature  Hunting Print Silk Twill Hat

Hermes Signature Hunting Print Silk Twill Hat

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Classic Hermes signature scarf print silk twill printed hat. Self ties with gilt metal "D" rings. France 1970s. Circumference 20" with 1" elastic. 7" crown Excellent condition.

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1970s French Hats

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain
Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain

Hermès Vintage Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Hunting With Hounds in Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Pattern: Hunting with hounds / Horse Hunt Made in France Made of printed porcelain and golden edges Bottom covered with green leather ...

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20th Century French Ashtrays

Vintage Hunting Campaign Folding Tripod Stool in Italian Cognac Leather and Wood
Vintage Hunting Campaign Folding Tripod Stool in Italian Cognac Leather and Wood

Vintage Hunting Campaign Folding Tripod Stool in Italian Cognac Leather and Wood

By Ralph Lauren, Hermès

Located in Roma, IT

This item harks back to the English hunting tradition, to the comfortable Safaris of Ralph Lauren's advertising campaigns of the 80s, to the elegant and luxurious Campaign furnitures...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Rare Hermès Le Laisser Courre Silk Carré 90 Scarf by Jean de Fougerolle
Rare Hermès Le Laisser Courre Silk Carré 90 Scarf by Jean de Fougerolle

Rare Hermès Le Laisser Courre Silk Carré 90 Scarf by Jean de Fougerolle

By Hermès

Located in TETOUAN, MA

A Rare Hermès "Le Laisser Courre" 90 cm Silk Carré Scarf Designed by the French artist Jean de Fougerolle and first introduced in 1979, Le Laisser Courre is one of Hermès' finest eq...

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1970s French Scarves

Landscape with figures, workshop of Paul Bril, Italian school 17th Century
Landscape with figures, workshop of Paul Bril, Italian school 17th Century

Landscape with figures, workshop of Paul Bril, Italian school 17th Century

By Paul Bril

Located in PARIS, FR

One day Cephalus, son of Hermes and Herse, goes hunting, accompanied by his dogs and equipped with his magic crossbow whose arrows always reach their goal.

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Poplar, Oil

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Hermès Hunting Dogs Porcelain Ashtray
Hermès Hunting Dogs Porcelain Ashtray

Hermès Hunting Dogs Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès ashtray with two dogs in front of a brick wall on a white background with a rusty red border and a gold-colored border. This ashtray is a perfect complement to any desk ...

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20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermes Hunting Charm Yellow Gold Bracelet
Hermes Hunting Charm Yellow Gold Bracelet

Hermes Hunting Charm Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

Boasting a fine selection of equestrian-themed charms which exude an aura of adorable offbeat beauty, this nifty bracelet from Hermès is made of exquisitely crafted 18K yellow gold t...

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Late 20th Century French Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Forest Hermes Silk Cushion Hunting Design Boutique Kitzbuehel
Black Forest Hermes Silk Cushion Hunting Design Boutique Kitzbuehel

Black Forest Hermes Silk Cushion Hunting Design Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Hermès

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Vintage silk scarf from Hermes with a beautiful hunting scene in brown and olive colors.

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Late 20th Century French Black Forest Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

HERMES Henri de Linares c.1966 "Gibiers" Rabbit & Bird Hunting Motif Silk Scarf
HERMES Henri de Linares c.1966 "Gibiers" Rabbit & Bird Hunting Motif Silk Scarf

HERMES Henri de Linares c.1966 "Gibiers" Rabbit & Bird Hunting Motif Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: HERMES Henri de Linares c.1966 "Gibiers" Rabbit & Bird Hunting Motif Silk Scarf Circa: c.1966 Label(s): Designer: Henri de Linares Style: Silk scarf Color(s): Multi L...

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1960s Unknown Scarves

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By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes, silk, hunting theme, classic shirt.

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1980s Shirts

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray
1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful Hermes Ashtray with hunting dog pattern in center.

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1990s French Ashtrays

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray
1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful Hermes Ashtray with hunting dog pattern in center.

Category

1990s French Ashtrays

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray
1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

1990's Vintage Hermes Hunting Dog Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful Hermes Ashtray with hunting dog pattern in center.

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1990s French Ashtrays

Hermès Vintage Celeste Hunting Scarf
Hermès Vintage Celeste Hunting Scarf

Hermès Vintage Celeste Hunting Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès vintage celeste silk scarf with hunting dogs scene.

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermès ashtray 'Hunting in India'
Hermès ashtray 'Hunting in India'

Hermès ashtray 'Hunting in India'

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Limoges porcelain ashtray / coin tray.

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Early 2000s French Ashtrays

Hermes Vintage Hunting Horn Motif Cufflinks
Hermes Vintage Hunting Horn Motif Cufflinks

Hermes Vintage Hunting Horn Motif Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

Embossed HERMES SELLIER A PARIS (on the hunting horn motif).

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20th Century French Cufflinks

1970s Hermes Signature Hunting Print Silk Twill Scarf
1970s Hermes Signature Hunting Print Silk Twill Scarf

1970s Hermes Signature Hunting Print Silk Twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

a period motif of old english riders on horses and hunting dogs. Label in classic Hermes orange 100% Silk Scarf measures 34"by 34"

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1970s French Scarves

HERMES Vintage Christmas Tree & Hunting Horn Pin Brooch, 1996
HERMES Vintage Christmas Tree & Hunting Horn Pin Brooch, 1996

HERMES Vintage Christmas Tree & Hunting Horn Pin Brooch, 1996

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage gold tone pin brooch featuring a green enamel Christmas tree and a hunting horn.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermès Vintage Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Hunting Dog Xavier de Poret
Hermès Vintage Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Hunting Dog Xavier de Poret

Hermès Vintage Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Hunting Dog Xavier de Poret

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Pattern: Hunting Dog Made in France Made of Porcelain and Golden Edges Colorways: White, Brown, Black "HERMES - PARIS" and "Made in France", "XP" (...

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20th Century French Ashtrays

HERMÈS - Rare Vintage Hunting Horn Trumpet in Horn and Chrome, 27 cm
HERMÈS - Rare Vintage Hunting Horn Trumpet in Horn and Chrome, 27 cm

HERMÈS - Rare Vintage Hunting Horn Trumpet in Horn and Chrome, 27 cm

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare Elless brand cow horn hunting trumpet for Maison Hermès, mounted on chrome metal slight signs of use along the natural cowhide cord...

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1980s French Other

HERMES c.1970 Phillipe Ledoux "Armes De Chasse" Hunting Motif Silk Twill Scarf
HERMES c.1970 Phillipe Ledoux "Armes De Chasse" Hunting Motif Silk Twill Scarf

HERMES c.1970 Phillipe Ledoux "Armes De Chasse" Hunting Motif Silk Twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES c.1970 Phillipe Ledoux "Armes De Chasse" Hunting Motif Silk Twill Scarf Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Design: Armes De Chasse Style: Scarf Color(s): Shades of blue, green, ye...

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1970s Scarves

Hermès Pibole in its leather case for Venery Hunting with hounds Horn RARE
Hermès Pibole in its leather case for Venery Hunting with hounds Horn RARE

Hermès Pibole in its leather case for Venery Hunting with hounds Horn RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Vintage authentic Hermès Pibole (Horn) Made of Copper Wind instrument used in Hunting with hounds "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the pibole Will come in its Leather case A brown lea...

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20th Century French Curiosities

HERMES c.1966 Charles Hallo "Vautrait Du Roy" Boar Hunt Hunting Dog Silk Scarf
HERMES c.1966 Charles Hallo "Vautrait Du Roy" Boar Hunt Hunting Dog Silk Scarf

HERMES c.1966 Charles Hallo "Vautrait Du Roy" Boar Hunt Hunting Dog Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: HERMES c.1966 Charles Hallo "Vautrait Du Roy" Boar Hunting Dog Motif Silk Scarf Circa: c.1966 Label(s): Designer: Charles Hallo Style: Silk scarf Color(s): Multi Line...

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1960s Unknown Scarves

Equestrian Horse Hunting Scene Box in the Style of Hermès
Equestrian Horse Hunting Scene Box in the Style of Hermès

Equestrian Horse Hunting Scene Box in the Style of Hermès

By Hermès, Crown Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

An beautiful equestrian horse 'hunting scene' porcelain decorative, jewelry, or trinket box called 'the chase', in the style of Hermès.

Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Paris Hunters Dogs Red Silk Scarf
Hermes Paris Hunters Dogs Red Silk Scarf

Hermes Paris Hunters Dogs Red Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A vintage silk scarf by Hermes styled with classic hunting scene and hound border, on a red background.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Dog Ashtray or Vide-Poche Catchall Made in France
Hermes Dog Ashtray or Vide-Poche Catchall Made in France

Hermes Dog Ashtray or Vide-Poche Catchall Made in France

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A Porcelain ashtray or vide Poche Catchall by renowned Fashion House Hermes. Featuring two hunting guns and a Pointer Dog mid pose.

Category

1990s French Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

"Hunting Horns"  Hermes Vintage silk NeckTie
"Hunting Horns"  Hermes Vintage silk NeckTie

"Hunting Horns" Hermes Vintage silk NeckTie

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Navy and blue print "Hunting Horns" Hermes Vintage silk Neck Tie for those who like to go hunting .

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Late 20th Century French Neckties

Hermès Hunting Dog Ashtray
Hermès Hunting Dog Ashtray

Hermès Hunting Dog Ashtray

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H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.25 in

Hermès Hunting Dog Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A classic and elegant porcelain ashtray. Featuring 3 basset hounds ready for the hunt.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Hermes Hunting Scene Silk Blouse
1970s Hermes Hunting Scene Silk Blouse

1970s Hermes Hunting Scene Silk Blouse

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Size: We estimate size M

1970s Hermes Hunting Scene Silk Blouse

By Hermès

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Hermes Printed Silk Shirt. This beautiful silk shirt by Hermes dates back from the 1970’s, more precisely from 1979.

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1970s French Blouses

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$249,949

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

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Hermès by Guido Faleschini - Extremely Rare 6-Unit Modular Sideboard 1971
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$84,929Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in

Hermès by Guido Faleschini - Extremely Rare 6-Unit Modular Sideboard 1971

By Hermès, Guido Faleschini

Located in Palermo, IT

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1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs
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$44,435Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 51.38 in D 21.66 in

1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs

By John Lobb, Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Hermes Paris for John Lobb shoe trunk and care kit with original accessories plus countless extras Where to begin! This is the finest example of this kind of trunk I have ever see...

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Located in Roma, Lazio

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$899

H 1 in W 6 in L 8 in

Hermes BNIB Pegase Porcelain Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Hermes Hunting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes hunting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Black and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes hunting may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Hermès and Philippe Ledoux — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Hunting?

Prices for a hermes hunting can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $6,900, while, on average they fetch $484.

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.