Hermès - Vintage Brooch - Hermès

HERMÈS - Vintage “Calèche” Brooch in Gold MetalA lovely vintage brooch by Hermès Paris, featuring an elegant safety pin adorned with three miniature charms in the shape of “Calèche” perfume bottles, one of the most iconic olfactory emblems of the House of Hermès. Each bottle is delicately engraved with the name “Calèche”, and the central bottle bears the signature “Hermès Paris” in relief. This rare piece, in impeccable condition, features very fresh gilding, perfectly preserved despite the years. This is an authentic piece, originally reserved and offered to the very finest Hermès customers, making it a particularly sought-after collector's item. Very rare on the market, this brooch combines refinement and discretion, ideal to be worn every day with a very chic elegance.• Model: “Calèche” brooch• Period: Circa 1980• Material: High quality gold-plated metal• Motifs: Three miniature bottles suspended from a twisted safety pin• Dimensions:• Length of the brooch: approximately 6.5 cm• Height of the bottles: between 2.5 and 3 cm• Signatures:• “Hermès Paris” on the central bottle (front)• “Calèche” on each of the bottles (back)• Condition: Impeccable, bright gilding, very beautiful overall shine.Price: €500 firm, non-negotiable. Careful packaging and shipping offered by Galerie De Cicco.⸻Why is this brooch called “Calèche”?This name is a direct reference to the famous Calèche perfume, launched by Hermès in 1961, one of the great classics of the House. The brooch represents miniature bottles of this perfume, and each one bears the inscription “Calèche”, in homage to this legendary fragrance. The name Calèche evokes the equestrian and luxurious world of Hermès (the calèche being an elegant horse-drawn carriage), a symbol of French refinement and the heritage of the House, originally founded as a saddler. Thus, this brooch is not only a piece of jewelry but also a nod to the history of Hermès and one of its most emblematic perfumes.