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Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

collection. This elegant Hermès loupe is a stunning object. A dome of glass slides across a piece of paper

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France
Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France

$4,800

H 1.94 in W 5 in D 3.32 in

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Hermes magnifying glass/loupe is a beautiful personality piece that is ideal for a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Paperweights

Materials

Metal

HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather
HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather

HERMES Paris Vintage Magnifier Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver With Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Magnifier necklace designed by Hermes. This is a magnifier-loupe necklace pendant designed in

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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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Hermès loupe made by Ravinet d’Enfert
Hermès loupe made by Ravinet d’Enfert

Hermès loupe made by Ravinet d’Enfert

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Hermès magnifying loupe paper weight by Ravinet d’Enfert in the manner of Maria Pergay Silver

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1980s France
Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1980s France

Hermes Golf Ball Magnifying Loupe, 1980s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful vintage Hermès magnifying glass/loupe. In the shape of a golf ball with a magnifying

Category

Vintage 1980s French Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Bronze

HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE
HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE

HERMES Vintage Silver Metal HORSE HEAD BOOKMARK Clip w/ LOUPE

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

- Equestrian/ Horse magnifying glass, bookmark or pendant by HERMES - Silver metal - Signed

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20th Century French For The Desk

Vintage Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Magnifying Loupe
Vintage Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Magnifying Loupe

Vintage Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Magnifying Loupe

Located in Victoria, BC

The Hermes Eye of Cleopatra Magnifying Loupe is a vintage accessory that was produced by the luxury

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Vintage 1950s French Egyptian Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Hermes White Leather Loupe necklace
Hermes White Leather Loupe necklace

Hermes White Leather Loupe necklace

By Hermès

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Hermes loupe necklace in white lambskin leather. Diameter 8cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Hermes White Leather Necklace With Round Magnifying Loupe
Hermes White Leather Necklace With Round Magnifying Loupe

Hermes White Leather Necklace With Round Magnifying Loupe

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Round Magnifying Loupe is a must for aficionados of all things Hermes! Features undeniably

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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

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TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Elsa Peretti Vintage RIGHT Bone Cuff In .925 Sterling Silver
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By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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1970's Georg Jensen Sterling Red Agate Necklace Vivianna Torun
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By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

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Hermès Whip Silver Key Holder Keychain
Hermès Whip Silver Key Holder Keychain

Hermès Whip Silver Key Holder Keychain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Key Holder In shape of a horsewhip Made of Silver 800 (crab hallmark) Made in France Vintage item Colorway: silvery "HERMES PARIS" engraved at the end of...

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Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch

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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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20th Century Italian Standing Dry Bar In Hardwood & Cream Laminate c.1970
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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By Angela Cummings

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in London, GB

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Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring

Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring

By Gold Adore

Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Tiffany & Co.

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$21,796

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Located in Marbella, ES

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Located in Houston, TX

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Christmas Ornament, "Christmas Bell, " Designed by Eigil Jensen for Georg Jensen
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Christmas Ornament, "Christmas Bell, " Designed by Eigil Jensen for Georg Jensen

By Eigel Jensen, Georg Jensen

Located in Lejre, DK

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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.

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.