24 - HERMES Paris, circa 1980–1990, “GRAINE DES CHAMPS” model, 800 silver bracelet with a so-called “oat seed” link pattern featuring high-relief stamped motifs in the shape of tapered, falling grains, fastened with a half-round ring.

HERMES Paris, circa 1980–1990, “GRAINE DES CHAMPS” model, 800 silver bracelet with a so-called “oat seed” link pattern featuring high-relief stamped motifs in the shape of tapered, falling grains, fastened with a half-round ring. Signed “HERMES” on the last link Goldsmith’s hallmark: Maurice LABARTE Fineness hallmark: Minerva small guarantee with a strip (from 1984) L. 19.5 cm, diam. Links: approx. 10.33 mm, Link length: 18.70 mm Weight: approx. 71.03 g Accompanied by its original Hermès case Very good overall condition, a few minor signs of wear Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at the Hermès boutique on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris in the 1980s A similar model is illustrated in Jacques Lenfant’s book, *Le Livre de la chaîne*, Editions Scriptar SA, 1996, pp. 52 and 53. Maurice Labarte founded his custom-work business in 1951 in La Rochette-en-Seine-et-Mame. In 1961, he began working exclusively for Jacques Lenfant, son of Georges Lenfant, a supplier to major international fashion houses.