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Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne

Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Sombrero Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Handbag, 2020
Hermès Black Sombrero Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Handbag, 2020

Hermès Black Sombrero Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Handbag, 2020

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Sombrero Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1476 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: Y Age: 2020 Accompanied...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne
Hermès Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne

Hermès Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Marron Fonce Swift Leather & Multicolour Striped Toile Canvas Jumping Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG140 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Seri...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1452 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [M] Age: 2009 Accompanied By: He...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1651 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2025 Accompanied ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1443 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accompanie...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap
Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982 with long autentic Strap, Lock and Key and Hermes dustbag included.

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Roule Shopping Cart Roler Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile & Printed Toile
Hermes Roule Shopping Cart Roler Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile & Printed Toile

Hermes Roule Shopping Cart Roler Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile & Printed Toile

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Furthermore, the piece comes complete with its original Hermès dust bag, lock, keys, and clochette. New or never carried. final sale Bag Measures Tall 27.5" Length 16.5" Depth 9.75"...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Togo leather is supple and scratch resistant/ Comes with the lock, keys, clochette, signature Hermes box, sleepers and raincoat.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Kelly Bag GHW Made in: France Year of Production: 2019 Color: Rouge extreme Materials: Togo leather Lining: Chevre leather Hardware: Goldtone ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag
NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag

NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Additional Information: Condition: New without tags Materials sourced from: France Features: Lightweight Handle Style: Top Handle Exterior Color: Gris Tourterelle & White Departm...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box
Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag w/ Gold Hardware Made In: France Year of Production: 2019 Color: Gold- tan Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Togo leather Lining: Chevre leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Lime, Sésame, Rose Confetti & Terre Battue Epsom Leather Sunrise Birkin 3
Hermès Lime, Sésame, Rose Confetti & Terre Battue Epsom Leather Sunrise Birkin 3

Hermès Lime, Sésame, Rose Confetti & Terre Battue Epsom Leather Sunrise Birkin 3

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Lime, Sésame, Rose Confetti & Terre Battue Epsom Leather Sunrise Birkin 35cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: MML027 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Beton 25cm Togo Gold Hardware Off White Baby Birkin Bag
Hermes Beton 25cm Togo Gold Hardware Off White Baby Birkin Bag

Hermes Beton 25cm Togo Gold Hardware Off White Baby Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Comes in full set with clochette, lock, keys, dust bag, Hermes box and ribbon. This darling Beton Baby Birkin is simply exquisite!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm

Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG135 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: O Age: 20...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne
Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne

Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès White Swift Leather & Olive Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG108 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [M] Age: 2009 Acco...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG043 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [E] Age: 200...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG008 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Electric & Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 28
Hermès Bleu Electric & Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 28

Hermès Bleu Electric & Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Electric & Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1475 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Sho...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2017 Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm
Hermès 2017 Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

Hermès 2017 Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5007 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Numb...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÉS 132 x 132 cm Silk Shawl 'Le Clefs' by Caty Latham
HERMÉS 132 x 132 cm Silk Shawl 'Le Clefs' by Caty Latham

HERMÉS 132 x 132 cm Silk Shawl 'Le Clefs' by Caty Latham

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermes large 100 % silk scarf, 132 x 132 cm larg, with blue and gray keys motives , hand-rolled by HERMÈS with a key motif on an anthracite-colored background.

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Early 2000s French Scarves

Hermès 2007 Orange H Epsom Leather Birkin 36cm HAC Unisex Tote Bag
Hermès 2007 Orange H Epsom Leather Birkin 36cm HAC Unisex Tote Bag

Hermès 2007 Orange H Epsom Leather Birkin 36cm HAC Unisex Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Orange H Epsom Leather Birkin 36cm HAC Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1658 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 36cm HAC Type: Tote Serial Number: [K] Age: 2007 Accompanied By: Hermès D...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2025 Rouge H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Unisex Tote Bag
Hermès 2025 Rouge H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Unisex Tote Bag

Hermès 2025 Rouge H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Unisex Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML033 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Type: Tote Serial Number: K Age: 2025 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag PHW
Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag PHW

Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Interior Condition: Excellent Includes: Hermes dustbag, lock/key and clochette, shoulder strap, Entrupy certificate of authentiticy Measurements: 32cm-  12.5"L x 8.5"H x 5"D Handle ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES silk LES CLES A POIS Twilly Scarf Grenadine Beige Multicolor
HERMES silk LES CLES A POIS Twilly Scarf Grenadine Beige Multicolor

HERMES silk LES CLES A POIS Twilly Scarf Grenadine Beige Multicolor

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

In the center we find an Hermes Museum purse embroidered with key motifs. Silk cords and tassels imitate the loops and arabesques of the keys.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB868 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [N] Age: 2010 Accompanied...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Special Order Blue Aztec & Rose Confetti Chevre Leather Brush
Hermes Birkin 30cm Special Order Blue Aztec & Rose Confetti Chevre Leather Brush

Hermes Birkin 30cm Special Order Blue Aztec & Rose Confetti Chevre Leather Brush

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

The interior is clean with no marks. Accompanied By: Hermes Box, Felt, Hermes Dust Bag, Two Keys, Lock, Clochette, Clochette Dust Bag, Raincoat, Care book, Original Redacted Invoic...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

It appears brand new and is in its original packaging. Accompanied By: Hermes Box, Felt, Hermes Dust Bag, Two Keys, Lock, Clochette, Clochette Dust Bag, Raincoat, Care book, Ribbon...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather & Zebra Print Calfskin Pony Fur Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG103 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [J] ...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sac A Depeche HSS 27 Limited Edtion Bag Blue Nuit and Etain Togo Leather
Hermes Sac A Depeche HSS 27 Limited Edtion Bag Blue Nuit and Etain Togo Leather

Hermes Sac A Depeche HSS 27 Limited Edtion Bag Blue Nuit and Etain Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This example is new or never worn and includes keys, clochette, Hermès box, and sleeper. Fjnal sale Length 27 cm 10 5/8″ Tall 21 cm 8 1/4″ Deep 5.5 cm 2 1/8″ Condition: New or N...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Capucine Birkin 25 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermès Capucine Birkin 25 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermès Capucine Birkin 25 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

Located in New York, NY

It includes its full original packaging, including the Hermès Clochette, the lock and keys, dust bag, and box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

It includes its full original packaging, including the Hermès clochette, lock and keys, dust bag, box and strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Navy Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermès Bleu Navy Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermès Bleu Navy Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Palladium Hardware

Located in New York, NY

It includes its full original packaging, including the Hermès Clochette, lock and keys, dust bag, box, raincoat, strap, and International receipt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware

Located in New York, NY

It includes its full original packaging, including the Hermès clochette, lock and keys, dust bag, box, raincoat, and original receipt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

French Art Déco Secretaire Black High Gloss Lacquer Nickel Plated Fittings 1925
French Art Déco Secretaire Black High Gloss Lacquer Nickel Plated Fittings 1925

French Art Déco Secretaire Black High Gloss Lacquer Nickel Plated Fittings 1925

By René Prou

Located in Salzburg, AT

There is a drawer and 3 small glass compartments, the writing inlay has been relined with Hermes-colored leather. The coin key is compact and puristic, the drawers are interlocked an...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Secretaires

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Hermes Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes key you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, blue, gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes key 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. 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 Key?

On average, a hermes key on 1stDibs sells for $16,414, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $525,645 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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.