Share a Train Wreck

[VigeeLeBrun]

Jules - That was funny, I'm still laughing....no offense taken here!

mezzo - Thanks for the pic insertion tip

 

[mezzopiano]

Nice (?) Barenia train wreck!
RARE Hermes Sac a Depeches Briefcase Barenia Leather NR

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Hermes-Sac...Briefcases&hash=item51961a37f1#ht_9086wt_1018

 

[mezzopiano]

From the authenticate thread:
Terminal Kelly with ascites (by Grace Kelly)

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTH-ORIGINAL-H..._WH_Handbags&hash=item588aae735e#ht_500wt_799

 

[Vintage Leather]

^^ wow... maryg! looks like falling off if touched...
have never seen that hardware stamp. is it typical of 50'~60's?

Yes, and both arms of the Kelly are stamped. There is a fun thread on vintage marks in the reference library


And here it is:
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-reference-library/hermes-throughout-the-ages-46119.html

Hermesgroupie is amazing

 

[mezzopiano]

Yes, and both arms of the Kelly are stamped. There is a fun thread on vintage marks in the reference library

Thanks a lot, Vintage Leather!
Will go and check it out...!

 

[mezzopiano]

"Vintage Early 60's Hermes Kelly Bag - Black"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Early-6...Accessories&hash=item43a3bd148c#ht_720wt_1018

 

[Suzie]

^Mezzo, are you sure that is not the Olsen girls Kelly!! Although, it is probably in better shape.

 

[mezzopiano]

^ LOL... Suzie!
At least this bag keeps its shape... maybe the twins sent it to spa?

 

[Vintage Leather]

It's the aftermarket hardware that makes that bag so "special"

 

[maryg1]

I was going to post that one too, it's frightening!

 

[mezzopiano]

more pics...

 

[maryg1]

this one deserves to be mentioned in the "Train Wreck Hall of Fame"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-genui...age_Clothing&hash=item4aa6e92e0b#ht_513wt_932

 

[QnBee9]

How could people just destroy these beautiful bags? I can't get past that fact.

 

[ardneish]

MaryG
There was an exact same handbag ( the one with no handle) at a local auction house last week not the same one I don't think it was so sad to see it.
and they were still going mad to buy it the one thing that worried me was the cut through the leather on the corner. but the owner must have had great fun using it and thats the main thing.

 

[Jadeite]

which is more sad? the bag or the price.
or maybe the currency.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hermes-Birkin-Travel-Bag-50cm-RARE-1940S-/140513019639?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Backpacks&hash=item20b73a86f7#ht_720wt_1141