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Color

Ebene

Material

Porosus Crocodile Skin

Hermès Passe-Guide Shiny Porosus Crocodile Ebène Gold Hardware The Hermès Passe-Guide is an archival masterpiece that ranks among the most technically complex bags the maison has ever produced. Named after an equestrian harness guide, this 1990 vintage example is constructed in the Sellier style, utilizing rigid outer stitching to maintain its distinct, rounded architecture. It is crafted from Shiny Porosus Crocodile, the premier exotic skin identified by the caret symbol, and rendered in Ebène;a deep, blackened brown that offers a softer, warmer alternative to Noir. The bag is celebrated for its whimsical "anthropomorphic" hardware, where the gold turn-lock clasp resembles a smiling mouth, flanked by two purely decorative Clou de Selle "eyes". The interior is lined in smooth Lambskin, a hallmark of vintage luxury. Preserved in excellent condition with shiny skin and intact gilding, this piece is a testament to the "Golden Era" of Hermès saddlery. Condition: 2 – Excellent (Shiny skin; Micro-scratches on hardware) Stamp: 1990, Circle M Model: Passe-Guide Sellier Color: Ebène (Dark Brown) Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile Hardware: Gold Dimensions: 23.5 × 19 × 7.8 cm | 9.25" W × 7.5" H × 3" D Strap Drop: 82 cm | 32" JaneFinds Collector's Insight: The Passe-Guide is a "Grail" for the historical collector. Its production was limited due to the difficulty of its construction;specifically, achieving the Sellier stitch on such a curvaceous form. To find one in Porosus Crocodile is exceptionally rare. It represents a specific moment in design history where Hermès blended equestrian utility with playful, surrealist hardware. JaneFinds Market Insight: Vintage exotic bags from the 1990s are currently undervalued relative to their modern counterparts. A Porosus Passe-Guide offers a level of hand-craftsmanship that would cost exponentially more to commission today (if even possible). As collectors look beyond the Birkin/Kelly binary, architectural vintage pieces like this are seeing renewed appreciation and value growth. 👜 JaneFinds Condition Guide 📅 Hermès Date Stamp Reference ⛓️ Accessory Chains 📐 Hermès Size Guide