Seven Pairs of Hermes Enamel Ear Clips

This lot contains seven pairs of ear clips.

THE FIRST
Cream colored enamel ear clips with multicolored geometric print and silver-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.25"

THE SECOND
Blue and pink floral printed enamel ear clips with silver-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.25"

THE THIRD
White enamel ear clip with red, orange, and brown leaf print with gold-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.25"

THE FOURTH
Light purple enamel ear clip with dark purple logo print and silver-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.25"

THE FIFTH
Pink enamel circular ear clips with blue and green abstract print and silver-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 0.75"

THE SIXTH
Blue, black, and white color blocked enamel circular ear clips.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 0.75"

THE SEVENTH
Black enamel circular ear clips with white horses on clouds print and gold-tone hardware.
Label: Hermès

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 1.25"

Property from the Private Collection of a Georgia Lady

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with only slight scratches to the silver-tone trim and minor wear to the silver-tone back side of the clips.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with minor scratching to the silver-tone hardware.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with minor scratching to the gold-tone hardware.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with very minor scratching to the silver-tone hardware.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with slight wear to the silver-tone hardware on the backs of the ear clips.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good with minor tarnishing to the silver-tone trim and scratching on the backs of the ear clips.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good with slight scratching on the gold-tone trim as well as minor tarnishing on the back.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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