HERMÈS, CIRCA 1940

Details

A NOIR CROCODILE 'KELLY' BAG
HERMÈS, CIRCA 1940
Gilt metal hardware
35 cm
Stamped HERMÈS, PARIS, 24 Fg St HONORÉ

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

The 'Kelly' bag first appeared in the 1930s and was originally called the 'Petit Sac Haut à Courroies'. It was renamed the 'Kelly' bag in 1956, after Grace Kelly.

This item may be subject to export and/or import restrictions. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain any necessary permissions.

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