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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Noir Epsom Palladium Hardware
$24,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThe object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- I □ (2005)
- Material
- Epsom Leather
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir (89)
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Includes
- All Accessories (No Box)
- Notes
- Shown with a charm chain and a Kelly bag that are not included.
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsNoir Epsom gives this compact Birkin a crisp, evenly grained surface. The pressed texture catches light in small highlights, while tonal stitching keeps the black panels visually continuous. The leather gives the body a defined outline and the flap a precise edge.
The rolled handles rise above a flap framed by the two sangles. A turn-lock secures the front, and the padlock and leather clochette sit beside the handle. Four metal feet lift the base clear of the surface beneath it, with piping outlining the lower corners.
At this scale, the Birkin's familiar construction feels particularly concentrated. The front can be fastened for a composed profile or carried with the sangles released for easier access. It is a hand-carried format with room for a small selection of essentials.
Collector's Insight:
The interest lies in the contrast between the Birkin's rounded handles and Epsom's precise, evenly pressed grain. The compact format brings those details into close focus.
Resale Insight:
When comparing black Birkin 25s, the useful distinctions are construction, leather and hardware. This version combines the traditional Birkin form with the defined surface of Epsom.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected.
Delivery and payment +
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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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How JANEFINDS authenticates-
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About Jane -
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How we authenticate -
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide