Hermès handbag sale coming to London

Head to Christie’s this month for a bumper handbag and vintage jewellery sale.

Fancy getting your hands on an iconic Hermès Birkin handbag but without the bumper six-year waiting list? If so, pencil this date in your diary now: 19 November 2009. Because, in just a few weeks time auctioning specialists Christie's will be holding a sale of Hermès handbags in London. A total of 66 lust-worthy bags, dating from the 60s to the present day, in an array of different colours, textures and sizes will be up for grabs. And what style savvy girl wouldn't want one of those classics in her wardrobe? The auction will also have bundles of vintage jewellery up for sale - think brooches, rings, bracelets, earrings, watches and cigarette cases in gold, silver and enamel decorated with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. The jewellery includes vintage pieces by Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Bulgari and Piaget, to name a few.

The Christie's South Kensington jewellery and handbag sale takes place on Thursday 19 November at 10.30 am at 85 Old Brompton Road, Kensington, London, SW7 3LD.

Picture: A collection of Hermès handbags.

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