• Name of scarf: “Chevalerie II”
• Designer: Caty Latham
• Date 1st. issue: 1967
• First issue: yes
• Size: 90×90 cm
• Material: 100% silk, made in France
• Condition: 1-  –>  see pictures and our chart below
• Accessories: original Hermès orange box
• Boutique official price: CHF 600.-
• Sale is final, no return, no exchange

Published in 1967, Chevalerie II is part of the great tradition of Hermès handkerchiefs inspired by heraldry, tournaments and the world of chivalry. This design, now highly sought-after for its historical aesthetic and rarity on the market, is distinguished by its rich medieval iconography, extremely detailed artwork and a deep colour palette dominated by reds, golds and purples.

Artistic description

• Title: Chevalerie II

• House: Hermès Paris

• Year of creation: 1967

• Format: Square 90 × 90 cm

• Material: 100% silk, hand-rolled

• Motif: Scenes of medieval jousting, armoured horsemen, shields, baroque ornamentation

• Hermès signature: Present

• Distinctive feature: No care label (typical of productions from this period)

The design depicts knights in the midst of a joust, brought to life by remarkably delicate penwork. The ornamental border, rich in scrolls and gilded motifs, gives the scarf the appearance of a monumental coat of arms, worthy of an illuminated manuscript.

Condition

This scarf is in mint condition, exceptional for a piece from 1967:

• Vivid, perfectly saturated colours

• Fresh, supple silk, with no stretching or snags

• Firm and even roll

• No signs of wear, creases or fabric deterioration

This is a collector’s item, ideal for a lover of historic handkerchiefs or for display in a frame.

Collectors’ Interest

Chevalerie II is one of the most iconic Hermès handkerchiefs from the 1960s–1970s, sought after for:

• their highly prized chivalric imagery

• their scarcity on the secondary market

• their heritage value, as editions from this period are rarely preserved in perfect condition

A piece of this quality represents an investment in both aesthetics and heritage, particularly for collectors specialising in historic scarves.