Gentlemen, you may smoke - Pullman Gallery

The Case of Hermès
A case in point: (left) an eminently desirable and
exceedingly rare gentleman’s Sac à Dépêche
in tan ‘Crocodilus Porosos’, the most soughtafter
crocodile skin in the world. An immaculate
example of recent manufacture, in essentially
unused condition, complete with a pair of
keys and fob. Signed Hermès, Paris. Width:
34
16 inches (40 cms). Introduced by Hermès as
early as 1937, and carrying a two-year waiting
list today, the Sac à Dépêche counts HRH the
Duke of Windsor and John F. Kennedy among
an illustrious list of owners Ref 4154;
PULLMAN Issue No: 40
(Right) an outstanding example of a crocodile
Sac à Mallette, expertly crafted and displaying the
exceptionally high standards of design associated
with the luxury maker; the bag presented in
virtually unused condition, with original keys and
a soft cover. Signed Hermès Paris, circa 1960.
Length overall: 13 inches (33 cms). Ref 4844