Sold for $813

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Two Hermès Bags, 1978-1984

This lot includes two bags.

THE FIRST
Black lizard convertible clutch with flap and interior pockets, lined with black leather, and gold-tone hardware. Comes with a removable black lizard shoulder strap.
Label: Hermès / Paris / Made in France
Style/Serial Number: H (in circle)

Detailed Features
9.5" L x 6" H x 1.5" W
12" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Black lizard
Trim: Black leather
Lining: Black leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Detachable lizard shoulder strap
Exterior details: Front slip pocket
Interior details: Interior front slip pocket, interior back zipper pocket
Country of origin: Made in France

THE SECOND
Blue leather travel bag with blue leather straps and lined with tan fabric. Separate blue leather key holder for lock on central zip closure.
Label (stamped): Hermès / Paris / Made in France
Style/Serial Number: N (in circle)

Detailed Features
19" L x 9" H x 9.5 " W
10" Handle Drop
Main textile: Blue leather
Lining: Tan canvas
Hardware type: Brass-tone metal
Handles: Dual top leather handles for hand carry
Interior details: Interior front slip pocket, interior back zipper pocket
Country of origin: Made in France

Property from the Collection of Mrs. Janet Waller, Chicago, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally with signs of heavy wear. The black coloration around the edges has worn to brown or is missing. The interior leather has many scuffs and scratches. The gold-tone H at the center front is scratched. White marks at the back. The black shoulder strap is heavily worn and is cracked and missing coloration at the areas where it folds over to join to the bag.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair with heavy wear on leather yet the overall structure of the bag and the zipper are in good condition. Numerous scratches on the metal hardware.

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