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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Constance 18 Graphite Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
$38,950.00
Condition 1 – PristineGraphite is a dark, smoky charcoal, softer than Noir and sitting between black and gray.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Z (2021)
- Material
- Matte Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Graphite
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 18 × H 15 × D 5 cm | L 7.1" × H 5.9" × D 2"
- Includes
- Full Set
- Care
- Alligator Mat: 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 BagsOn matte alligator it takes a velvety, slate-like depth, the surface absorbing light so the scale pattern reads through texture.
The Constance closes with its H clasp, here in gold, a warm counterpoint to the cool gray, and the strap adjusts for shoulder or crossbody wear.
Collector's Insight:
Graphite appears on exotics far less often than Noir or Étain, and the Constance 18 carries it in the house's most compact structured shoulder bag.
Resale Insight:
On a matte alligator Constance, buyers check the corners and the edge under the H clasp, where the bag takes the most contact, and the strap for wear.
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.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide