Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Bleu Marine Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
Shiny niloticus crocodile, with its large scales and supple hand, carries Bleu Marine with a play of light and shadow across the glazed surface.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Y (2020)
- Material
- Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Bleu Marine
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 30 × H 22 × D 16 cm | L 11.8" × H 8.7" × D 6.3"
- Care
- Niloticus Crocodile Lisse: 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 BagsBleu Marine is the house's navy, deep enough to work as a neutral, and gold hardware warms it. At 30 cm the Birkin carries a full day's essentials.
Collector's Insight:
Bleu Marine on shiny niloticus in a Birkin 30 pairs an exotic finish with a navy that wears like a neutral.
Resale Insight:
Exotic Birkins trade in a distinct bracket from calfskin production, and navy exotics pair exotic scarcity with a neutral's wearability, which draws both collectors and daily-carry buyers.
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.
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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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The Condition Guide
