Hermès Sac Bijou Chaîne d’Ancre Sterling Silver Minaudière

hermès sac bijou chaîne d’ancre sterling silver minaudière

the hermès sac bijou chaîne d’ancre is a defining masterpiece of the maison’s "haute bijouterie" division, designed by pierre hardy. this sculptural minaudière reimagines the ho ’s iconic anchor chain motif—originally introduced by robert dumas in 1938—not as a flat pattern, but as a three-dimensional object. the body is constructed from an intricate, chaotic accumulation of sterling silver (ag 925) links, f d together to create a lattice that appears soft and fluid despite being crafted from solid metal.

functioning as a true piece of jewelry, the bag opens via a concealed hinged clasp integrated into the link structure. it is suspended from a long, fluid silver chain strap, allowing it to be worn crossbody or wound around the wrist as a bracelet. this piece represents the pinnacle of hermès silversmithing, blurring the line between functional accessory and m um-grade sculpture. it is substantial in weight and finished with a mirror-like polish that captures light from every angle.

• condition: 1 – pristine
• year: circa 2012 (launch era)
• material: sterling silver (ag 925)
• hardware: sterling silver
• dimensions: approx. 11 × 7 × 3