SOLD! (Other site) 💼 1954 Hermès HAC 55cm Vache Naturelle & Toile, original lock

Sold on cross posted site. Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) in 55cm size — crafted 71 years ago and before the Birkin craze! 🧡 Highlights: 55cm travel size — Iconic oversized proportions, originally designed to carry saddles and tack Vache Naturelle leather — richly patinated with age, showing character stains and rarity Toile canvas — classic mid-century natural fiber boy with some staining Original lipstick marks inside — an unintentional but romantic signature from its past Base of handles were restitched to bag by a third party decades ago Stamped “D” (no shape) = Year 1954 📜 Hermès Spa Evaluation: This bag was returned from Hermès Paris Spa with a formal letter stating they could not perform work due to the third-party stitching on the handles bases. However, they included a new dust bag, demonstrating the bag’s value and authenticity. I will include the letter with the bag for your records. 🛠️ Restoration Option: A qualified luxury restoration expert like Leather Surgeons can properly saddle-stitch the handles using Hermès saddle stitch, clean and condition. 🎓 Why It’s Collectible: This is not just a bag—it’s a museum-worthy piece of Hermès heritage. Made before the Birkin even existed, this HAC embodies the original purpose of Hermès: luxury utility rooted in craftsmanship. Items from this are exceedingly rare, particularly in the U.S., and rarely come to market.