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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Sellier Terre Battue Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
$24,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThe Sellier Birkin has been a smash hit with collectors since its launch a few years ago.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Epsom
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Terre Battue Leather
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 30 × H 22 × D 16 cm | L 12" × H 8.5" × D 6"
- 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 BagsThis 30cm example in Terre Battue is a deep and sophisticated orange, here paired with gold hardware lending itself perfectly to superb Sellier construction. The Epsom leather lends itself perfectly to the Sellier construction, which makes for a more structured Birkin.
Sellier construction uses external stitching without a turned edge, producing rigid, defined lines. The structured silhouette is more formal than the standard Retourne version and shows less relaxation over time. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket.
Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 30 in Terre Battue Leather Epsom represents the core of the Hermès handbag program. Production quantities are not disclosed by the house, and retail acquisition requires an established purchase history with a Hermès boutique.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 30 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Epsom, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
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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How JANEFINDS authenticates-
30+
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About Jane -
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About JANEFINDS -
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How we authenticate -
Five tiers
Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide