HERMÈS, 1998

Details

A CHESTNUT CROCODILE SAC À DÉPECHE
HERMÈS, 1998
Goldtone metal hardware, with padlock, keyfob, dustbag and box
16 in. (40 cm.)
Blindstamp B
Crocodylus porosus

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.

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Lot Essay

The Sac à Dépeche was first introduced by Hermès in 1937, one of its first customers being HRH the Duke of Windsor. John Kennedy famously has an example in black crocodile given to him by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in 1953. The Sac à Dépeche remains in production today.

This item is subject to CITES export/import restrictions. The buyer is responsible for obtaining and paying for the necessary permits. The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item to a non-EU destination post-sale. Please contact the department for more details.

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