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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Lime Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
$107,904.00
Condition 1 – PristineLime is a bright yellow-green, one of the most saturated colors Hermès has put on matte alligator.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- B (2023)
- Material
- Matte Alligator
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Lime
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Handle drop
- 8 cm | 3.1"
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Notes
- Protective plastic still on the hardware
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. 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 BagsThe matte finish absorbs light rather than reflecting it, which gives the color a chalky depth that a shiny glaze would turn to glare, and the scales show across the whole face in large, flat tiles.
Palladium hardware is the cooler pairing and lets the color lead. At 25 cm the Birkin carries it in a compact frame suited to day or evening.
Collector's Insight:
Saturated colors on matte exotics are rarer than neutrals because the matte finish changes how pigment reads, and not every color works on it. Lime does, keeping its intensity under both daylight and artificial light.
Resale Insight:
Bright exotics show wear and color change more visibly than dark ones, so buyers check the corners, handles and flap edge for scuffs and fading first.
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 +
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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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The Condition Guide