Reference: Guide to Hermes Scarves

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#1,984
seton said:
That is the packaging for on flight purchases. Your Air France Cosmos should have come with that packaging.
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Thanks for your answer. I got a regular box for my Air France Cosmos, although I have the card explaining it's a special edition that cannot be exchanged in store. Too bad I haven't the special box!
So, it's only when you buy the scarf during the flight, not for duty free shops?
 
#1,986
tdgor said:
This one has me scratching my head. I suppose the scarf could be authentic, but the seller loses credibility by misdating it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Her...68435?pt=US_Scarves_Wraps&hash=item418c0d7cf3

I haven't posted this in "Authenticate This" because I have no intention of buying. My research suggests that "Le Bois de Boulogne" was first issued in 1957.
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I'm no expert but have you checked out HSCI - here is the link showing a green scarf that looks like the one for auction. http://piwigo.hermesscarf.com/picture?/5174/search/20305

I find it hilarious that the Seller can claim "new without tags" but also vintage 1920 at the same time. (In my humble opinion, the description "new without tags" is abused by alot of Sellers). It also looks like there are some marks above "Hermes - Paris". Some Sellers don't necessarily know their scarves especially if they don't specialize in Hermes. I set very high standards for Sellers that specialize in Hermes and would expect them to have correct information about the scarf in their listings but for others, however, the fact that the date of issue is incorrect, for example, doesn't necessarily mean that the scarf isn't authentic. Ultimately though you, as the buyer, have to feel comfortable.

My 2 cents (for what its worth) :smile1:
 
#1,988
CanuckBagLover said:
I'm no expert but have you checked out HSCI - here is the link showing a green scarf that looks like the one for auction. http://piwigo.hermesscarf.com/picture?/5174/search/20305

I find it hilarious that the Seller can claim "new without tags" but also vintage 1920 at the same time. (In my humble opinion, the description "new without tags" is abused by alot of Sellers). It also looks like there are some marks above "Hermes - Paris". Some Sellers don't necessarily know their scarves especially if they don't specialize in Hermes. I set very high standards for Sellers that specialize in Hermes and would expect them to have correct information about the scarf in their listings but for others, however, the fact that the date of issue is incorrect, for example, doesn't necessarily mean that the scarf isn't authentic. Ultimately though you, as the buyer, have to feel comfortable.

My 2 cents (for what its worth) :smile1:
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tdgor said:
Also not an expert but I believe Hermes made its first scarf in 1937. So 1920 is way, way off.
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Not all sellers are experts about what they sell. Of course, if someone is not comfortable purchasing from a seller who may not be as knowledgeable as you would like (or the buyer doesn't want to do their own due diligence) that's fine, but it might be kinder to take that into consideration when evaluating an item, and writing about the seller here.


Thanks for your understanding.
 
#1,989
mistikat said:
Not all sellers are experts about what they sell. Of course, if someone is not comfortable purchasing from a seller who may not be as knowledgeable as you would like (or the buyer doesn't want to do their own due diligence) that's fine, but it might be kinder to take that into consideration when evaluating an item, and writing about the seller here.

Thanks for your understanding.
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I truly wasn't intending to be unkind, although I understand your perception.

I personally (opinions may differ) see a difference between simply getting a date wrong within a realm of possible dates (for example, thinking the scarf is a first issue when it is a later reissue), and claiming a specific date for a scarf that couldn't possibly be true (1920 when the company didn't start making scarves until almost 20 years later). Certainly caveat emptor applies, so it falls to the buyer to verify, but I think a seller claiming a specific date can be fairly criticized if the date is impossible.
 
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tdgor said:
I truly wasn't intending to be unkind, although I understand your perception.

I personally (opinions may differ) see a difference between simply getting a date wrong within a realm of possible dates (for example, thinking the scarf is a first issue when it is a later reissue), and claiming a specific date for a scarf that couldn't possibly be true (1920 when the company didn't start making scarves until almost 20 years later). Certainly caveat emptor applies, so it falls to the buyer to verify, but I think a seller claiming a specific date can be fairly criticized if the date is impossible.
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Yes, caveat emptor does apply. And it never hurts to err on the side of being kind in describing a situation like this. No one is forced to buy from any seller ... and these things should all be taken into account.


Some of the things written online (not just here) seem to forget that it's all out in public and being read by real people being discussed .... that's what I'm getting at.


Thanks again for your understanding.
 
#1,991
mistikat said:
Not all sellers are experts about what they sell. Of course, if someone is not comfortable purchasing from a seller who may not be as knowledgeable as you would like (or the buyer doesn't want to do their own due diligence) that's fine, but it might be kinder to take that into consideration when evaluating an item, and writing about the seller here.


Thanks for your understanding.
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Mistikat,

Sorry - will certainly take your comments into account in the future.
 
#1,993
I recently acquired this 2008 Rayons X twilly (shown here with my new bicolored Mors ring). I have two questions:
1. Does the color have a particular name, other than "turquoise"? I have scoured other reference sites, but while the pink one is listed as "Rose Indien," I can't find any French name for this one.
2. Is it known which artist designed this twilly? Or is it only recently that twilly artists are identified, as they currently are on the Hermes site?

ETA: I'm an idiot! "Turquoise" is the French word for the color of the twilly! Duh! Ignore question #1, s'il vous plait!:shame:
 

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ElainePG said:
I recently acquired this 2008 Rayons X twilly (shown here with my new bicolored Mors ring). I have two questions:
1. Does the color have a particular name, other than "turquoise"? I have scoured other reference sites, but while the pink one is listed as "Rose Indien," I can't find any French name for this one.
2. Is it known which artist designed this twilly? Or is it only recently that twilly artists are identified, as they currently are on the Hermes site?

ETA: I'm an idiot! "Turquoise" is the French word for the color of the twilly! Duh! Ignore question #1, s'il vous plait!:shame:
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Elaine, this combo (scarf ring and twilly) is so beautiful on you! Congrats on your lovely purchase. (ok back to topic, had to chime in)
 
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