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Hermès Mini Bolide 1923 Noir Mysore Chèvre Gold Hardware
$16,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe Bolide 1923 keeps the domed silhouette of the first Bolide.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Mysore Chèvre
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 18.5 × H 14.5 × D 7.3 cm | L 7.3" × H 5.7" × D 2.9"
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Bolide
Hermès dates the Bolide to 1923 and ties its rounded, zipped design to motor travel; it was the first Hermès bag closed by a zipper. Made in miniature, handbag and travel sizes.
Discover Hermès Bolide BagsAt mini scale the body holds its shape between two rolled handles, the gold zip runs over the crown, and a detachable strap takes it crossbody.
Mysore Chèvre is a goatskin with a fine, irregular grain, lighter than calfskin and more scratch-resistant than smooth leathers such as Swift. In Noir, the grain gives the black a soft sheen against the gold zip and hardware.
Collector's Insight:
Émile-Maurice Hermès secured the rights to the zip fastener in France in the early 1920s, and the Bolide, introduced in 1923, was the first Hermès bag built around it. The Bolide 1923 line takes its name and shape from that original.
Resale Insight:
Mini Bolides are compared on leather first. Mysore Chèvre's grain masks the light scuffs that show quickly on smooth Swift, and on a zippered bag the zip's action and the strap are the other points buyers check.
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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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide