Lot 216

Hermès Floride Bag, Mid-Late 20th Century

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $500 - $700

Estimate$500 – $700

Status

Closed

Hermès Floride Bag, Mid-Late 20th Century

The "Floride" shoulder bag in black box calfskin with gold-tone hardware and black lambskin lining. Bag features an accordion-style construction with a dual snap closure to front flap, four main interior compartments, sidewall pocket with a small flap closure. Label: Hermès
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
10.5" L x 7" H x 3" W
6" Handle Drop
Main textile: Calfskin leather
Trim: Calfskin leather
Lining: Black lambskin
Hardware type: Gold-tone
Handles: Calfskin leather
Interior details: Three main interior compartments
Additions: N/A
Country of origin: France

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is fair. Visible signs of wear are consistent with age and use. Moderate, scattered abrasions and areas of dryness to exterior leather surfaces with moderate scratches and finish loss to hardware. Scattered surface scratches to interior lambskin leather lining with moderate debris accretion to crevices and pockets.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

[email protected]312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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Hermès Floride Bag, Mid-Late 20th Century

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