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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Étrusque Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
$100,593.00
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
- Color
- Étrusque
- Metallic finish
- Gold
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 BagsÉtrusque is a warm terracotta brown with strong orange undertones, a color that recalls fired clay. On shiny niloticus the pigment varies across the polished scales, darker in the channels between tiles and amber on the raised centers, and the glaze sharpens the shift as the light moves.
Niloticus crocodile carries rounder, less uniform scales than porosus, with natural variation in tile size across the panel. Gold hardware reinforces the warmth of the color, and at 25 cm the Birkin keeps the exotic compact.
Collector's Insight:
Étrusque was a seasonal color and has not been part of the standard palette for several years. Shiny crocodile in a warm earth tone works across a wider range of dress than the jewel-tone exotics, which is its appeal.
Resale Insight:
On shiny crocodile, buyers check the glaze at the corners, the flap edge and the handles for water marks and scratches, which show more readily than on matte.
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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