Well I finally got my hands on the ultimate Hermes scarf! I am such a lucky scarf addict. I was up early one Sunday morning recently and I was trawling Ebay and there it was with a Buy It Now option! That mouse was clicked faster than you can say Jack Robinson. Anyway this is the one I have waited and waited and waited for so here it is in all its glory - as this is a real piece of treasure for me and it is in brand new/unworn condition it is not being worn or modelled - apologies!
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| You guessed - Napoleon in Pink! |
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| One of Ledoux's designs. |
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| Depictions of Napoleon's life adorn the scarf. |
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| The bee jacquard close up. |
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| Details on the sash. |
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Even the soldiers are painted
into the background.
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Clapping for you !
ReplyDeleteFor me Napoleon is the all time greatest H scarf and has never been bettered .
Having said that, I'm 'resting' my orange/red one for a while . I had it cleaned at Hermes as I was afraid the colour may run , and haven't worn it since .
I do think of buying another colourway , though none of the issues really speak to me I do love the white one , but fear it won't look great on me ..
Hope your new beauty will get to be modelled soon!
Thank you Estrella - I was really lucky to find this and was delighted when it arrived. I have a navy one as but always coveted the pink! Happy to be a Napoleon cousin with you too! SA:-)
ReplyDeleteYes! clapping here too, it is lovely,I have only seen the navy one. My sister owns it. I often peruse EBay for H scarves but am not confident enough yet to buy from the site. I'm with Estrella also, model it soon please.
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Thank you Connie - well I might model it but not at present I am in a clumsy phase I keep spilling and dropping things LOL! Ebay is fine once you get used to it the main thing is knowing what to look for to make sure things are genuine - I think it is possibly better for buyers than sellers protection wise. SA:-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats from my corner too :)! As I have been busy these days, opening your blog site brought a smile to my face today - you are a lucky lady! How nice to find something you have wanted for so long a while! I know the feeling, and still remember when you told me that I should be patient only. Congrats on your beautiful scarf! H.
ReplyDeleteAhh that is lovely thank you...hope you have found your grail too! I think I've been waiting about 4 years to find this one! SAx
DeleteThis is gorgeous - I've never seen it before. What year was it released? I love all the detail you've highlighted and the c/w looks really wearable. Don't you just love those bees - Farrow and Ball do a gold bee wallpaper just like that an I'm sorely tempted!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me, by the way. Do I know your sister? xxx
Hello Mrs E! I am not sure of the issue dates for Napoleon, but I know they were LAST issued in the 1990s - maybe 1992? I can research it and find it as it is pretty well documented somewhere. I think my sister follows, and I think has commented on, your blog (PP). The wallpaper sounds fun too! SA:)
DeleteCongratulations! I'm always in awe of those who KNOW what they're looking for and so happy for those who then find.
ReplyDeleteMy forays into eBay and the resale market are like a child throwing a string line attached to a coathanger hook into a pond (and hoping to pull out a pike!!). I'm still new enough to H, at least, to be reactive rather than proactive.
If I see something that spikes my interest, I'll watch it and mull it over: I wouldn't have been able to BIN as I wouldn't have been sure - but, well done you!
Hope you had a good break in Berlin.....something for another post?
Hi PW - thanks glad you like. it gets easier as you get used to it! Yes Berlin was goo d- weather was a lot warmer too :-)) Will do a post but off to Paris for a day trip - can't wait! SAx
ReplyDeleteStunning ! I am so jealous !!
ReplyDeleteThank you Silver Bunny - it took years but was worth it! SA:-)
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