Hermès Brown Crocodile Suitcase, 1960-1980s

The exact date of this suitcase is undetermined.

Brown crocodile hard shell suit case with gold-tone hardware and lined in brown suede and leather. "P. P. B." is stamped on the top of the case under the lock plate.
Label (stamped on hardware): Hermès / Paris
Serial/Style No.: 8 . 3

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 15.5"
Width: 26"
Depth: 7.75"

Property of Sara Brandon, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though there are several areas of wear throughout the case. The handle is most noticeably worn where it attaches to the hardware and the hardware, while still completely functional, is worn on each latch and lock plate. Each corner on both lid and case is worn to varying degrees. The lid is worn on the top right and left near the edge, with a black scrape on the top left and a wear spot on the bottom left near edge. There is a 3.5" gouge on the bottom of the case about midway along and the metal peg feet on both the bottom and back side are heavily scratched from use. The back lid hinges are separated from the lid but are still operational. The lid lining is in good repair though there is some wear at the hinges. The bottom of the case appears to be missing an insert tray as there is a built in lip on which one would sit. The leather lining is in good condition with some indentations and scrapes but no gouges or rips.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Hermès Brown Crocodile Suitcase, 1960-1980s

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