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Hermès Cheval de Mer 90

Sale price$425.00

Pattern: Cheval de Mer
Color: Off White
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Christian Renonciat
First Issued: Original Motif 2012
Condition: In overall excellent condition. Tiny spot on border in last photo.
Includes: Box, tissue paper, ribbon and will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap

From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2012 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Frigates are war ships that were invented in the 16th century as very light, quick and easy to handle. The beauty of these vessels and of their plans permeates this scarf whose composition obeys no laws except the constraint of harmony. This pure creation is named Cheval de mer, in homage to the house's equestrian tradition. Here too is that most charming of equestrian fish, the seahorse: its crowned head becoming the figurehead, symbolising the ship and protecting the crew. "Three-masts squared-rigged and a bowsprit at the fore with two or three jibs and a mizzen sail..." The vocabulary of the sea, today and yesterday, recounts a story of travel and adventure in itself.