A VERY RARE DARK RED CROCODILE HAUT À COURROIES
Lot 179

A VERY RARE DARK RED CROCODILE HAUT À COURROIES

HERMÈS, 1972

Closed9 December 2008

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GBP 27,500

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A VERY RARE DARK RED CROCODILE HAUT À COURROIES
HERMÈS, 1972
polished brass hardware, with dustbag, keyfob and padlock
Crocodylus porosus
45cm
Blindstamp B

Specialist note

The Haut à Courroies was first designed by Hermès circa 1900, originally to carry equestrian kit, including saddles. It quickly became popular as a travel bag, and ultimately inspired the Birkin. It is the oldest travel bag still in production at Hermès.

This example is extraordinarily rare. Hermès produce no more than 5 crocodile bags of this size a year, and fewer in such a rich colour.

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

Sold with a letter of origin from Hermès. See department for details.