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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware
$23,500.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThe object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- X (2016)
- Material
- Epsom
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 30 × H 22 × D 16 cm | L 11.8" × H 8.7" × D 6.3"
- 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 BagsEpsom is the leather that holds a Birkin at attention. Its embossed crosshatch gives it a rigidity Togo does not have: corners stay square, the flap sits flat and the silhouette holds whether the bag is full or empty.
It also resists water and scratches better than the softer calfskins. In Noir the structure reads crisp and graphic rather than matte and relaxed, and gold hardware warms the black.
Collector's Insight:
Noir Epsom with gold suits those who want a Birkin to keep its shape over years of use, where a softer calfskin would relax.
Resale Insight:
Epsom's structure is its strength, so buyers check the corners, where rigid leather can crack or rub, and the handles.
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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Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
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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Why JANEFINDS
How JANEFINDS authenticates-
30+
Years of Hermès scholarship, collection, and authentication.
About Jane -
$2.8M+
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About JANEFINDS -
One reviewer
Every piece on this site has passed Jane's hands. No exceptions.
How we authenticate -
Five tiers
Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide