Hermès Hermy Rocking Horse in Étoupe Houndstooth Jacquard on Beech Rockers, Collector Object

$6,490.00 USD

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Hermès turned Hermy, the little horse of its children's world, into a rocking horse: a woven étoupe and cream jacquard body, a plush blond mane and tail, on pale beech rockers.

The Piece

The horse has been the emblem of Hermès since its founding as a Paris harness maker in 1837, and Hermy is its gentlest form, the friendly pony that appears across the house's gifts for children. This rocking horse gives him a full body, upholstered in a woven jacquard of étoupe and cream with a fine geometric pattern that reads almost as houndstooth.

A long blond plush mane and tail frame the body, the ears are in the same jacquard, and the eyes are polished black. A natural beech handle passes through the head, and the horse stands on curved beech rockers joined by a crossbar, finished in a clear natural tone.

It measures 76 cm long, 60 cm high and 33.5 cm deep, with a seat height of 45 cm. It is lovely for a young child to ride, and equally at home as a sculptural object in a nursery, a dressing room or a collector's shelf of Hermès objects.

Colour and materials are described from inspection: cotton and polyester upholstery on a wooden structure.

Details

Designer: Hermès
Season: Hermès children's collection
Model / ref: Hermy rocking horse
Material: Cotton and polyester jacquard, plush mane and tail, beech wood
Colour: Étoupe and cream with natural wood
Measurements: L 76 cm · H 60 cm · D 33.5 cm · Seat height 45 cm
Included: Rocking horse only

Condition

Pre-owned in good condition, graded A.
Small scratches on the wood and light marks on the upholstery.
A few loose threads in the jacquard.
Structure is sound and rocks smoothly.

Condition grade A on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Brush the upholstery gently, keep it out of direct sun, and wipe the wood with a dry cloth.

Delivery from Japan

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