Hermès Date Stamp: Everything you need to know
One of the characteristics that makes Hermès bags so desirable is their durability, thanks to which they are a investimento long-term for many fashion enthusiasts. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the year of manufacture of a Hermès bag and consequently its authenticity, especially if it is a vintage model.
For this reason, the House has introduced a tool called "Date Stamp", which is a code indicating the year of manufacture of a bag. This code is usually printed on the bottom of the bag, inside the lining or on one of the labels sewn inside the bag in the form of "blind stamp" (blind stamp) and it is designed to blend into the bag, so sometimes it can be hard to find. In general, each type of bag has its own specific area where to find the code, although this can change depending on the year. For example, date stamps on Hermès Birkin and Hermès Kelly They are often located on the outer arm or inner panel of the bag. While Hermès Constance It commonly has the stamp on the central inner panel.
All leather goods made by Hermès after 1945 they are provided with Date Stamp, not visible from the outside. The Hermès stamp corresponds to the year of the date of production of the article and it is different from a serial number, since All items made in a year receive the same stamp. The Hermès Date Stamp consists of a single letter, and in addition to this, next to it you can find another stamp indicating the area of the atelier (workshop) where the handbag craftsman works.
Depending on the year, the letter will be placed alone or surrounded by a symbol. From 1945 until today, Hermès has used letters without shape or surrounded by a circle or square and the letters A to Z are used in alphabetical order. Use the image below to trace each letter back to its year of production.
There are additional forms that Hermès uses to mark their bags, which can often seem out of place or random to an untrained eye. Have you ever wondered what the horseshoe means on a Birkin? Confused about the square symbol on your bag Kelly? Read on to learn how to crack the Hermès code!
The square (☐):
This symbol is used to identify an item as made using Alligator Mississippiensis.
The carat (^):
This pointed symbol is added to an object when Crocodile Porosus is used.
The double dots (..):
Shortened ellipsis symbolizes when an object is made using Crocodile Niloticus.
The hyphen (-):
This unpretentious hyphen symbolizes when Varanus Niloticus Lizard is used.
The equal sign (=):
It is used to represent when Varanus Salvator Lizard was used to create a particular object.
The horseshoe:
Displayed on every personalized Hermès product.
The shooting star:
Not so common, it refers to a product that was created for personal use by a Hermès craftsman.
The employee's stamp:
There will usually be an engraved S to indicate an item that has been purchased at a discounted employee rate.
That's all you need to know about Hermès Date Stamp, a very useful tool for determining the year of production of the company's bags. However, remember that it is important to be aware of its limitations and refer to reliable sources to have accurate information. 
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