I was having a good old rummage in the scarf box at the charity shop yesterday and a little bit of blue caught my eye:
I pulled it out and had a closer look at the horse racing design:
So the question my lovelies is this a real one or a fake?
I've been searching the Internet and cant find this design anywhere. I would assume that the fakes are more likely to be the popular designs. I've checked the edging and it is rolled and hand stitched on the front of the design which according to Hermes collectors sites is a sign of a genuine scarf. I feels like it has some age to it also. I've looked for the copyright symbol but I cant find it but then again according to these sites some of the 1950s scarves didn't have the copyright logo and it was introduced back a bit later. The plot thickens...
So I'm now passing my detective deerstalker hat and pipe over to you to see if anyone can shed any light on this design, can anyone find out what it is called? I'll send a little prize to the first person who manages to find the name of this design.
...but real or fake I still think this is a fun quirky scarf :o)
Oh and a little update on the ebay drama, paypal gave me the money back - hoorah!
Scarlett x
Linking to twice-owned-tuesday and nifty-thrifty-tuesday
a whodunnit? there was me thinking we'd have to find shergar! x ps no idea about scarf, but obviously a true find!
ReplyDeleteOooh possibly a bargain find there! I'll try and do some investigating as I know Hermes scarves are very collectable!
ReplyDeleteAt worst I'd phone one of there stores/head offices
Victoria xx
A fab find either way if you ask me, Scarlett.
ReplyDeleteWow, ace find. Afraid I have no knowledge of Hermes - never even touched one - but if it's a fake at least it's a good quality one!
ReplyDeleteFab scarf, although I can shed no light as to its authenticity, sorry.
ReplyDeleteFantastic result from Paypal, miracles do happen, and to nice people too. Tam x
I did a little bit of searching and I have found one with the same design as your find but in different colours.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bondandbowery.com/printitem.php?itemid=19701
http://vandm.com/Hermes-Scarf-Framed-Scarf/0_260_dealer=221824_product=257771.aspx
There are so many equestrian themed hermes scarves, it's like searching for a needle in a haystack!
Hope this helps a little bit. xxx
Fake or not fake that is one nice scarf!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well
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Wow, wonderful find, not sure myself on fakes or not, good luck finding out!
ReplyDeleteBee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Also, am not sure on originality, but lovely nonetheless! I am in Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby, and that scarf would fetch big dollars here around derby time! :)
ReplyDeleteOOo what a mystery!
ReplyDeleteAfter much more searching I have found the name of your scarf for you although it is in black.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.luxury-scarves.com/en/10_database/colorway.php?ID=837
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wohooo!!! you got the money back!! i would love to be sherlock but sadly im lacking in the detective department ie i have no idea if the hermes scarf is fake or not even so...I absolutely love the scarf and for 99p, i think that is stil a great bargain whether it's fake or not but im sure with your talent, my dear scarlett, it's likely to be REAL!!! xx Susan
ReplyDeleteGood work Scarlett, and good work VainGlorySinner! I reckon it's real, well worth making a phone call I reckon. It's all very exciting, making me want to run out to the charity shops.
ReplyDeleteGreat find! Love the blue colour - hope its an original!
ReplyDeleteLiz
I'm no expert when it comes to Hermés but as a stand alone scarf it is absolutely lovely - anything equestrian goes down a treat in my book. There are nowhere near enough horsey themed prints around! :-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent find my lovely - will be really intriguing finding out whether it is genuine or not! :-) One thing I would suggest is perhaps popping into a local vintage shop if there is a higher end one around? I took a Biba dress I found into a vintage shop in Notts and the ladies knew their stuff!
Jem xXx
How exciting to find such a sought after piece.....I agree it has to be the real deal!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you got your money back!!
Well I know nothing about that stuff but the design is rather lovely ;) Yay about ebay, I'm still being hassled about stuff I sold weeks ago, apparently none of my overseas stuff is reaching its destination, recorded delivery it is next time! :)
ReplyDeletewooop! I hope it is real :)
ReplyDeleteall that glitters.
I agree- real or fake, it is so beautiful and unique! But you're right, the fake ones usually are the most popular designs. I would venture to say it is real and a vintage and rare design! And you can always tell people it's real :)
ReplyDeleteFake or not it's a lovely thing and a great find.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed it's the real thing! x
CHOUETTE! I'm betting on it being genuine. Even if it's not, like I always say, as long as you look like you can afford it, nobody will know the difference.
ReplyDeleteMight be worth contacting them direct. They will almost definitely have a design archive.
ReplyDeleteI have never came across a scarf like that, great find anyways, hope is real amor.
ReplyDeleteoohh how exciting ;-)) I am hopeless on designer labels i know a few but not many. Wish i could help, keeping my fingers crossed for you ;-)) dee x
ReplyDeleteThis is a great bargain - you did well, girl!
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh you SCORED!!! I could cry!! *winks* I LOVE Hermes! And I'm so happy you got your money back from paypal! That has to be a huge relief. Vanna
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I can't shed any light but I'll cross my fingers that it's real!
ReplyDeleteI haven't got a clue with that scarf my lovely.
ReplyDeleteBut it sounds good quality whatever the turn up:o)
So pleased you got your money back from Paypal. That was a turn up too :o)
Take care my lovely. xx
What a find! I also found a Hermes scarf in a charity shop for the grand sum of £1.99. Like you, I just liked it, and wasn't so concerned as to whether it was real, but a friend who is more of an expert in these things found a signature in the corner, Googled it, and it came up as real! IOf there's a signature, you could do the same.
ReplyDeleteGood news about Paypal - and quite right too!
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is very cool and looks like it is real. Glad someone found the pattern for you. Yippee about PayPal returning your money! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteits such a cute scarf :)
ReplyDelete<3 steffy
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Sorry can't help with the sleuthing - I'm sure there are collectors out there who can help you?
ReplyDeleteAnd hoorah for Paypal coughing up :)
Not a clue but it's a gorgeous scarf, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteSure looks real to me....and I have over 50. ...but not that one. Check the prices on ebay.
ReplyDeleteOh i do love a silk scarf and I think that design is so unusual it could be real (i have no knowledge on which to base this assertion, just a hunch). I bet it would sell well on ebay to horse racing enthusiasts if you could bear to part with it!?
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