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Hermès Constance 18 Alligator Vert Veronese Lizard Gold Hardware
$55,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe Hermès Constance 18 in Vert Veronese Shiny Alligator is a sophisticated exotic execution of the maison's "H" clasp classic.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- T (2015)
- Material
- Shiny Alligator & Lizard (Buckle Inlay)
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Vert Veronese (Olive Green)
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Strap drop
- 20" (Single)
- Model
- Constance 18 (Mini)
- Dimensions
- L 18 × H 15 × D 5 cm | L 7.1" × H 5.9" × D 2"
- Care
- Alligator Lisse: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Constance
In 1967, Jean-Louis Dumas asked a designer to create a bag for Hermès; she named it after her newborn daughter, Constance. A structured shoulder bag defined by its H clasp, which opens on a spring mechanism hidden at each side of the bar and serves as both closure and signature. Produced in Mini (18 cm), standard (24 cm) and Élan (approximately 25 cm); a Micro at approximately 14 cm has appeared in limited production runs.
Discover Hermès Constance BagsVert Veronese is a rich, olive-toned green with subtle bronze and yellow undertones, celebrated for its earthy depth. It is rendered here in Shiny Alligator (*Alligator mississippiensis*), distinguished by its umbilical scar (if visible) and symmetrical, square scales. The high-gloss "Lisse" finish creates a glass-like surface that enhances the multi-dimensional nature of the green pigment.
This rare configuration features a "Marquetry" style H-buckle: the Gold hardware is inlaid with Lizard skin, creating a textural contrast against the smooth alligator body. The 18cm "Mini" size is the most current and desirable proportion for the Constance, suitable for crossbody wear. The bag bears a "T" stamp, denoting production in 2015.
Collector's Insight:
Vert Veronese is a "connoisseur's color";understated yet undeniably luxurious. The addition of a Lizard-inlaid buckle elevates this piece above standard exotic releases, classifying it as a "Touch" or special fabrication. The combination of two distinct exotic species (Alligator and Lizard) on a single bag is a detail prized by advanced collectors for its technical complexity.
Resale Insight:
The Constance 18 in exotic skin is a high-value asset, particularly with unique hardware variations. Standard enamel or gold buckles are common; exotic inlays are significantly rarer. Vert Veronese is a timeless neutral-green that transcends seasonal trends, ensuring long-term desirability in the secondary market.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
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