Hermès Crocodile Sac Mallette 26cm, c1956

Black crocodile top frame bag with bottom hard case compartment lined in dark red leather, taffeta, and velvet pillow, top gold-tone push lock and front spring closure.
Label (stamped): Hermès / Paris
Style/Serial Number: Likely, L (not in shape)

Detailed Features
10.25" L x 10" H x 5" W
2.75" Handle Drop
Main textile: Black crocodile
Trim: Red velvet and taffeta
Lining: Red leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Handles: Single top handle for hand carry
Interior details: Top, Interior front dual slip pockets, back slip pocket; Bottom hard case with velvet pillow
Additions: Clochette and keys, velvet pillow
Country of origin: Made in France

Condition:

The overall condition is good structurally though there is evident wear throughout most noticeable on the front left piped seam near the top, some minor handle wear where attached to the bag, along the bottom edges including the metal peg feet which have mostly lost the gold-tone plating, and the hardware has darkened with some plating missing or worn on the closures. The key clochette is intact but the strands are flimsy. The interior metal frame has varying degrees of verdigris and the leather lining has several scratches and scuffs. The bottom compartment is very good with a small soiled spot on the interior front just below the closure.

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Hermès Crocodile Sac Mallette 26cm, c1956

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