Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 40 Black Togo Gold Hardware - 2010, Square N
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- N (2010)
- Material
- Togo
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Black
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 40 × H 30 × D 21 cm | L 16" × H 12" × D 8"
- Care
- Veau Togo: Becomes more supple with use. 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 BagsA pillar of the Hermès canon, this Birkin 40 pairs deep Black Togo leather with luminous Gold hardware for a combination that is timeless and authoritative. Togo's fine grain and durable structure keep the silhouette crisp while softening beautifully with wear. Crafted in 2010 and kept in excellent condition by a seasoned collector, the 40cm format delivers serious presence and true utility, equally at home as a travel carry or an executive carry.
Collector's Insight:
Black with Gold remains one of the most coveted Birkin combinations. In 40cm, the proportions are commanding yet refined, an ideal “one and done” travel-and-work companion that reads effortlessly chic.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 40 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Togo, 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.
Delivery and payment +
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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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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
