Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece. In the full statue, Hermes right hand is lost. It is thought to have
Plaster
$14,316
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
statue, Hermes right hand is lost. It is thought to have once held a bunch of grapes which he wistfully
Bronze
HERMES Hunting case C.1930s
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
right edge corner there is number '13" stamped in leather. Hardware is stamped HERMES. Inside the case
Aluminum, Brass
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
1 compartment, 4 small feet "HERMÈS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMÈS PARIS
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
horseshoe in golden letters in front of the bag "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap
Auth. Hermès BRACELET - NEO - Alligator - Red Vivid - 70-35mm - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
got it right! Hermès cultivates these skins in Texas, although the species is naturally distributed
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
hardware of the right strap "HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in golden letters in front of the bag and on the
$41,665
H 8.27 in W 5.12 in L 12.6 in
Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
right strap "HERMÈS" engraved on the padlock, the carabiners, the zip 1 main compartment, 1 zippered
Hermes Multicolor Silk Scarf Camails 1974 Francoise De La Perriere
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
faded marks (very light) visible on the upper right quadrant. Original Hermes box included. Please check
$3,571
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Faience Chinoise Chinese earthenware Pittner 1940
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
, Black "HERMES PARIS" in the lower right corner Measurements: Around 90 cm (35 inches) Condition: Fair
Hermes Multicolor Silk Scarf Camails 1974 Francoise De La Perriere
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Hermes 'Camails' silk scarf designed by Francoise de la Perriere and originally issued in
$52,379Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
pocket "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in
$2,390
H 1.46 in Dm 2.76 in
Auth. Hermès BRACELET Medor Collier de Chien - Silver HW - Red Croco Leather NEW
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
region – yes, you got it right! Hermès cultivates these skins in Texas, although the species is naturally
Silver Plate
Hermès Set of 2 Placemats Formula One Paddock Club GP F1 Car Race
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Set of 2 Hermès Placemats Made by Hermès for the Formula 1 Paddock Club This is a
$11,800
H 5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Hermès Couvertures et Tunues de Jour Velvet Trompe L'Oeil Throw Blanket, France
By Hermès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jour". Marked bottom right Hermes. Dimensions: H 53" x W 53" condition: A few loose threads on hem.
Velvet
HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko “Space Shopping Au Faubourg” Silk Scarf
By Dimitri Rybaltchenko, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
” print at top left corner; Orange “Hermes Paris” print at bottom right corner; “Dimitri” signature at
1970s Green Marble Ice Bucket by Georges Briard, Modernist Design
By Gucci, Hermès
Located in Round Top, TX
. This piece feels like a luxurious piece that could have been produced by Gucci or Hermès. It would be
Marble
ART-NOUVEAU 1890 American Antique Ring With Hermes Portrait In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the portrait in profile of the god Hermes facing to the right. Hermes is wearing a sculpted winged
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,600 / set
H 6 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
By Susse Freres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes and a nobleman, signed and stamped by Susse Frères and Elias Roberts. Each statue is raised by a
Bronze
Rare Hermes Beach Towel
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is signed 'Hermes Paris' at the bottom right corner. Hermes beach towels are among some of the most
Unavailable
Hermes 100% Cashmere Magenta shawl
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
inches long and 27 inches wide. On the bottom right Hermes is written out in matching stitching the words
New Hermes Diamond Shaped Scarf - 100% Cotton
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to bottom and 80 inches at the center from left to right. A fantastic Hermes accessory in a a
Hermès Kelly Cadena Driving Lambskin Gloves, Size 7
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Has Hermès stamp on the right glove, although it's a bit faded Approximate Measurements -Total length
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin Bag in Black Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware, 2009
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
square. Complete with official rain cover, dust bag, lock and keys and their dust bag and Hermès care
Leather
SALE Gouache Prototype for an Hermes Scarf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vibrant gouache in pink, black and white, penciled marked "Hermes" lower right.
Gouache
Hermes Graphite Mini Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Graphite Mini Kelly Bag. Brand new mini Kelly. Gorgeous dark grey color. Very nice neutral
Hermes Grey Wool Cashmere Hooded Belted Coat
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
collar area. Similar style in Hermes right now would retail around $5k-$7k.
Hermes for "Wear Right" Red & White Striped Gloves Size 6
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of darling little gloves from Hermes. The label reads "Wear Right" exclusive USA
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Rose Gold Diamond Chaos Right Single Earring Cuff
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
Introducing the Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Rose Gold Diamond Chaos Right Single Earring Cuff, a
Diamond
Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes on Scagliola Column
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
based resides at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece. In the full statue, Hermes right hand
Plaster, Scagliola
Hermès Giant Silk Shawl Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Colorways: black, red, gree, yellow "HERMÈS PARIS ©" at lower right corner Measurements:around 135 cm
1950s Dainty Hermes Striped Gloves
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with Hermes Paris Wear Right exclusive to the USA.
Hermès Chocolat Clémence Evelyne III 29 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Chocolat Clémence Evelyne III 29 PHW SKU: 114976 MSRP: 2475.00 Condition: Pre
Hermes Thalassa Silk Scarf Neckerchief or Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
boat in the lower right corner, and Hermes, Paris is at the bottom center. The care tag is on the back
Hermès Bag Toile Canvas Barenia Leather Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" engraved on the lock, the carabiners, the zip 1 main
Vintage Hermes Scarf Francois de la Perriere in frame
By Hermès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transformation", circa 1965. It was signed lower right by Hermes as well as the designer, Francois de la Perriere
Silk, Wood, Glass
HERMES Sneaker H Perforated Logo Eetallic Pewter 40 / 10
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
with H on both sides of shoe. HERMES embossed on heel. Right foot has a mark and shoes have very
HERMES Orange and Green Zodiac Print Pleated Silk "Pleaty" Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
"HERMES" on the right side. Signed "F. Faconnet" Comes with Hermes box. 90cm/35.5in square when
Hermes Multicolor Silk Scarf Camails 1974 Francoise De La Perriere
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
light) visible on the upper right quadrant. Original Hermes box included. Please check carefully the
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Echecs Charles Pittner Chess 1939
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Among the most sought-after Hermès scarves is this sublime piece entitled "Echecs" (chess
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in L 12.6 in
Authentic Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Tauillon Clemence Etoupe Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
"HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in silver
"Marquis De Lafayette" Hermès Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2007
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
vibrant. Signature mark from Hermes at bottom right corner; Hermes- Paris.
Silk
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Diligences Par Temps de Neige Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
find ! Colorways: Blue, White, Black, Red, Yellow, Brown "HERMES PARIS" in the lower right corner (No
Authentic Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Etoupe Togo Leather Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
rardware of the right strap " HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in silver letters in front of the bag and on
Framed Vintage "The Pony Express" Hermès Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
corner in black lettering. The iconic Hermès mark is also printed in the bottom right corner: "Hermès
Silk
Hermes Birkin 25 Beige De Weimar Veau Jonathan Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
. Bag has a small rub - see image. Will likely rub right out. Hermes can definitely repair this. NEW or
Hermes Kelly 35 Handle Bag Gold Clemence Leather PHW Full Set
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" engraved on the zipper and on the lock Size: 35
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" and lizard symbol in
Authentic Hermes Kelly 35 Handbag Etoupe Togo Silver Hdw Full Set
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
front and on the shoulder strap "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap
Hermès Birkin Top Handle Bag Togo Craie Chalk Gold Hdw 2018
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
" in golden letters in front of the bag "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap
Hermès Horseshoe Etoupe Black Togo Leather PHW 35 cm, Birkin Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
letters in front of the bag "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" and
Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 cm Handbag Blue Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in golden letters
Hermes White Jacquard Silk Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
. 'HERMES - Paris' is located right lower quadrant. Condition C - FAIR Some faded stripes visible along the
Hermes Red Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
. 'HERMES - Paris' is located right lower quadrant. Condition B - VERY GOOD Some pulled threads due to
Hermes White Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
. 'HERMES - Paris' is located right lower quadrant. Condition C - FAIR Some faded stripes visible along the
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H 42 in W 42 in D 1.75 in
"Statue of Liberty Centennial" Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
very good condition considering age. Features copyright print in bottom right corner, “Hermes Paris
Silk
"Statue of Liberty Centennial" Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
good condition considering age. Features copyright print in bottom right corner, “Hermes Paris.” Hand
Silk
HERMES PARIS Navy Blue Equestrian Horse Bit Pattern Silk Scarf Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
pattern luxury Hermes Paris. “Hermes Paris” printed bottom right, hand rolled edges. Made In: France 100
1990s Hermes Pastel Silk 'Je t'aime un peu...beaucoup passionnément' Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and romantic. Excellent vintage condition. Hand rolled hems. 35.5" square. Hermes logo in bottom right
Exceptional Hermès Napkin For Formula One Paddock Club GP F1 Car Race
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
/ White "FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB" in the middle "HERMES-PARIS" at the lower right corner Measurements
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H 9.85 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition Ghillies Grizzly Doblis Grey White Caillou
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
silver letters inside the bag "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES
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H 8.27 in W 3.94 in L 11.42 in
Exceptional Hermès Kelly Sellier Bag Shiny Vert Celadon Natura Alligator Ghw 28
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
front of the bag and on the shoulder strap "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap
Hermès Birkin Top Handle Bag Naturel Epsom Leather Gold Hdw 35 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
golden letters in front of the bag "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES
Sold
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in L 12.6 in
Exceptional Hermès Kelly Bag Vintage Bicolore Etrusque and Black Crocodile 33 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
front and on the shoulder strap “HERMES PARIS” engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES
Hermes Birkin 30cm Rose Tyrien Pink Ostrich Rose Gold Horseshoe Special Order
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
are accepted. We have it available right now. Hermes Box, lock and 2 keys, clochette, sleepers, rain
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in golden letters in front and on the shoulder
Rare Hermes Amazone Kelly Bag Barenia Horse Print Toile PHW 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
; engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" engraved on the carabiners of the shoulder
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H 8.47 in D 3.94 in L 11.42 in
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag Sellier Courchevel Rouge Vif Gold Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" engraved on the lock Size: 29 cm Measurements: 29 x
HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" Silk Scarf NIB
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hermes Autumn / Winter 2017 "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" silk scarf / handkerchief; New in box
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H 7.49 in W 3.35 in L 9.85 in
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Bag Ostrich Violine Palladium Hdw Aurtuche Purple 25 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
front and on shoulder strap "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "
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W 33.47 in L 33.47 in
Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Chats Persans Persian Cats De Poret 1956 Rare GRAIL
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Colorways: Vanilla Background, White and Brown Cats with Green Eyes "HERMES PARIS" at the lower right
Hermès Kelly Bag Denim Jean Toile and Blue Leather Phw 32 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES" engraved on the lock, the carabiners, the zip 1 main
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
"HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" and lizard
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag 3 ways Rouge H Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
hardware of the right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in gold letters in front of the bag and on the
Sold
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Bag Sellier White Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Colorway: White 1 main compartment, 1 flat pocket "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
right strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" and Lizard symbol in golden letters in front 4
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$400,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$116,172
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...
Metal
$395,000
H 89 in W 22 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
Bronze
$295
H 9 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
Mid Century Art Deco Hard Case Leather Attache Briefcase after Bally, Hermes
By Bally, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, well crafted vintage hard leather briefcase, attache case in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition. The case features a fitted interior with saddle bag s...
Leather
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress Size S
Cartier 18K Gold Trinity Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Vintage 3 Cartier bracelets in gold 18K. Cartier signature on it. One diamond is missing (see pictures) Original vintage one. Please find the measurements : Circumference (...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The beloved Bolide, one of the luxury house’s classic travel pieces, gets a playful spin in this 2018 special edition.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.