Rare Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile 23cm Constance Bag with Gold Hardware, 2001. Originally introduced in 1959, the Constance bag was created by Catherine Chaillet and gained its namesake due to the birth of Catherine's fifth child, Constance on the very day the bag was released. Since it's creation, the Constance has gained world recognition and has been named amongst the "holy trinity of bags", The Kelly, Birkin and Constance. Each Constance is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creating the ultimate symbol of luxury, quality and sophistication. This extremely rare and highly sought after Constance was handcrafted in France from shiny porosus crocodile in black coloration with matching chevre (goatskin) lined interior and decorated with gold plated hardware. Adorned with "Hermés Paris" and "Made in France" embossment to front of bag as well as caret "^" symbol indicating the use of porosus crocodile. Blind stamped with “E” in square, indicating the year made (2001) and also has "1R" craftsman stamp symbolizing the section of the atelier where the bag was constructed to interior side of zipped pocket. Comes with certificate of authenticity, dust bag and box. In good pre-owned condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Interior of bag shows majority of wear with light scratches to goat skin and some press marks through out. Full specifications and detailed condition report listed below:

Measures: 9” L x 6.5” H x 2” D

Condition: GRADE: 2.5. In good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Exterior wear is limited to a slight wear There is some slight creasing to the leather that appears to be due to storage as well. Hardware shows some light scuffing. The plastic part of the under clasp is half in tact but does not compromise the opening and closing of the bag.

Year Made: 2001

Authenticity Details: Hermès Paris, Date Code Stamp of "E" in Square and "1R" to Interior side of zipped pocket.

Material(s): Porosus Crocodile Skin, Chevre Goat Lined Interior, Gold Plated Hardware

Grading:

GRADE 1: This item exhibits no signs of use or wear and could be considered as new. There are no flaws.

GRADE 2: This item exhibits minor flaws and could be considered nearly new. It may never have been used or may have been used a few times. There are only minor condition notes, which can be found in the item’s specific condition report.

GRADE 3: This item exhibits visible signs of use. Any signs of use or wear are minor. This item is in good condition.

GRADE 4: This item exhibits wear from frequent use. This item either has light overall wear or small areas of heavy wear. The item is considered to be in fair condition.

GRADE 5: This item exhibits normal wear and tear from regular or heavy use. The item is in good, usable condition but it does have condition notes.