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1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
clutch. This is a rare Hermes bag. Handmade in France. Excellent vintage condition - unused. 10.5" x 7" x
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1970s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Sac à Malice Palm Tree Bag Rare
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
light-hearted motifs. From this series, this Hermès bag is crafted from a semi-gloss royal blue leather
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Gorgeous and rare Authentic Hermès Bag Made in France Vintage bag, no stamp Made of Lizard and
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès Passe-Guide Bad in
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Custom Made-to-Order Shoe Travel Case Carrier Bag - Very Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare Hermes custom made-to-order shoe travel case designed for the lady that loves shoes
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20th Century Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp Very
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
RARE Authentic Hermès Bag "SUMAC" Made in France Stamp X in circle (1994) Made of : Canvas
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Black Leather Multicolored Lizard Clutch Rare, 1980s
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of their most unconventional bags ever. This circa 1988 bag is one of Hermès’ nuage or “cloud” bags
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large. Duffle bag has dust and minor dirt marks
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1970s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Rare Hermès Keychain Key Holder Globe Shape in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Charm or Keychain In shape of a Globe Can be used as Bag Charm or Key Ring
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20th Century Unknown Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Rare Vintage Travel Grooming Set with Toiletry Accessories
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES Paris 50's Gentleman travel grooming set. Case with handle in beige leather with brown trim
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1950s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in FR
inside of the bag "HERMÈS" engraved at the back of the clasp A single compartment Measurements
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès "New Amsterdam" Bag in Black Box Leather, 1991
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) "New Amsterdam" bag in black box leather, anthracite ostrich leather and
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Black Crinoline Kelly Bag 25 cm Horse Hair Palladium Hdw
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare opportunity to get an exceptional authentic Hermès Crinoline Bag "KELLY" bag Sellier version
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Mini Micro Bolide Bag Pill Box Mac Pherson Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box In shape of a "Mac Pherson" Hermès Bag The Mac
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20th Century English Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Padlock Purse Clutch Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in FR
Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Padlock" Purse Very rare ! Asymmetrical cut of the
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Vintage HERMES Garden Party Amazonia Havane TGM PHW Tote Bag 49 Voyage (Treated)
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage HERMES Garden Party Amazonia TGM tote bag is crafted of amazonia rubber coated canvas
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Satin and Doblis Gold Hdw 20cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Birkin 30 gold barénia
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
rare ! Hermès Birkin bag 30 in Barénia leather from 1999. Will be delivered in its dustbag and
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Birkin 30 gold barénia
Hermès Birkin 30 gold barénia
Size: 30 x 21 x 16 cm
Hermes HAC 50 Cognac Ostrich
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Dustbag. Corners of the bag are slightly used because of the time (see photos). Condition : very
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes HAC 50 Cognac Ostrich
Hermes HAC 50 Cognac Ostrich
Size: 50 x 43 x 26 cm
HERMES Kelly 32 canvas and gold leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and exceptional piece : Hermès Kelly 32 in canvas and gold smooth leather from 1992
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex
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1950s Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
H 20.87 in W 11.03 in L 19.69 in
HERMES Escapade Black Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
, metal is stamped Hermes, stamp is there, but we cannot find it in this rarer style
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Vintage Travel Razor Shaving Set Brown Leather Case
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare and hard to find vintage travel razor in case by Hermes - Paris. Possibly dating back to the
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1940s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Shiny Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
black shiny croc leather and finished with shimmering gold hardware. This rare piece from 1992 combines
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1990s Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Retourné Vert Cru Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in FR
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" retourné (inside seams) Made in France Stamp V
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Excetional Hermès Lucky Charm Key Ring Horseshoe Green Crocodile Texas
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Key Ring Please choose seller shipping for this item Can be used as key
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20th Century Unknown Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Clasp Shaped Scarf Ring with Padlock Ghw
By Hermès
Located in FR
Super cute and Rare Authentic Hermès Scarf Ring Pattern: Kelly Bag front clasp and Lockdown Made
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Vintage Hermès Silver Fortuna Dice Set - Silver Money Gold Health Rose Love
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance and mystique to your collection with this rare, vintage Hermès
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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

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Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Hermès Secret Mechansim Turtle Key Ring or Charm in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Charm or Key Ring Turtle Shaped Can be used as Bag Charm or Key Ring Made
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Ring Clou de selle Pendant Charm Scarf Ring Enamel Silver Size 49 in Box
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ring Pattern: "Clou de selle" Can be used as finger ring
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

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Silver

Exquisite 1955 Hermès Kelly 32 Retourné Rouge H Box Calf Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
stitching. The bag comes with its Hermès padlock, two keys and clochette. Original dust bag included. Stamp
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1950s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Fendi Borsa Pochette To You Snakeskin Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare 1990's Fendi Snakeskin hobo style handbag. Featuring a zipper closure at the top that folds
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1980s Italian Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Silvered Bronze French Christian Maas Birkin Bag Sculpture & Art Limited Edition
By Christian Maas
Located in North Miami, FL
bronze life-size rendering of the infamous Hermes Kelly Birkin bag. It was a limited edition of 100. It
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1990s French Modern Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Chanel 1996 Sac Pochette Haute Couture Black Satin Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
condition, rare, chic, magnificent. This item is perfect worn with a beautiful Hermès bracelet or watch, a
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
By Hermès, Must De Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage. Maroon leather travel bag
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

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Leather

Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
By La Bagagerie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage. Maroon leather travel bag
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Mid-20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Handbag Vintage from the 1990's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
A very rare vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Handbag. The bag is made of Burgundy/Beige monogram
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 90 Veste Love FR38 Oversize Down Jacket M
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
. This item is perfect worn with a beautiful Hermès Kelly, Birkin or Constance bag, a beautiful Chanel
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 1986 Ensemble Or FR40 Gold Brocade Skirt US10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
perfect worn with a beautiful Hermès Kelly, Birkin or Constance bag, a beautiful Chanel necklace or a
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Bicolor Couchevel Macpherson Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Macpherson handbag bicolor. Bottom is the trunk case for jewelries or watches. Very rare
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Bicolor Couchevel Macpherson Handbag
Hermes Bicolor Couchevel Macpherson Handbag
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H 11.8 in W 13.4 in D 5.19 in
Hermes Couchevel Medor 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Medor 2way shoulder bag. This is very rare vintage Hermes shoulder bag. Shoulder strap can
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Couchevel Medor 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare
Hermes Couchevel Medor 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare
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H 5.9 in W 8.66 in D 1.96 in
Hermes Rare Green Courchevel and Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really rare Hermes shoulder bag perfect for Hermes collectors and lovers in green courchevel
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1980s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Ultra Rare White Exotic Ostrich Bolide Bag 37 Cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
very durable and I was told at the Hermes Store in New York City that this particular bag was born in
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1970s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Vintage Hermes transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Beautiful vintage condition! 1990s. Vintage Hermes rare, clear transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan
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1990s Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes 'Rouge Vif' Shiny LizardMini Evening Bag with Gold hardware - Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, very rare vintage Hermes Mini evening bag, is finished in shiny red lizard
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Black soft circa 1940s Hermes bag with gilt hardware. Very clean inside and out, fine overall
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1950s Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Trim (Ultra Rare) Large Fjord 38 Hobo 4hz0921 Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: (1990) circle T in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 3.5" Height: 11.5" Shoulder strap drop: 7.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITIO...
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20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

1970s Hermes Black Crocodile Porosus Lisse Lydie 2way Shoulder Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
This striking Authentic Hermes Lydie bag is the super gorgeous vintage handbag from 1979. You can
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1970s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermès Black Medor ( Rare ) Elephant Collier De Chien 14hera41017 Belt
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
stains on the back of the belt. A visible scratch on the buckle holes hardware. Box and shopping bag
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20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
strap : 50 cm Inside pocket. Rare model from Hermès. Good condition. This bag is perfect for
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Vintage Black Box With Gold Studs 20cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite vintage Hermes bag which is in immaculate condition complete with original strap
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1990s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Vintage Black Box With Gold Studs 20cm Kelly Bag
Hermes Vintage Black Box With Gold Studs 20cm Kelly Bag
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H 5.91 in D 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Bolide ( Rare ) Gold Mcpherson Travel 213304 Brown Box Calf Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
" Width: 5" Height: 11.5" Handle Drop: 3.75" Can convert to a shoulder bag Shoulder strap drop: 18" Strap
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20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Brown Box Calf Annie 2way Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Annie 2way shoulder bag. This is a rare vintage Hermes bag wearable as clutch or shoulder
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1970s French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Brown Box Calf Annie 2way Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970s
Hermes Brown Box Calf Annie 2way Shoulder Clutch Bag 1970s
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H 8.85 in W 9.25 in D 1.96 in
SO RARE Hermes Silk Scarf 'Correspondance' by Caty Latham
By Hermès, Caty Latham
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This rare Hermes Silk Scarf, 'Correspondance' designed by Caty Latham in 1991, was a limited
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20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

Hermes Golf Bag Limited Edition Tangerine Color Buffalo Leather, Made in France
By Hermès
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a rare Hermès Golf bag, limited edition in a gorgeous Tangerine orange color with Chevron
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Late 20th Century French Rare Hermes Vintage Bag

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Leather

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Rare Hermes Vintage Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary rare hermes vintage bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gold and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect rare hermes vintage bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rare Hermes Vintage Bag?

On average, a rare hermes vintage bag on 1stDibs sells for $7,445, while they’re typically $736 on the low end and $74,500 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.

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.