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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
$95,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentMatte alligator is finished without the glaze that gives shiny alligator its mirror surface, so the scale pattern reads through texture rather than reflection.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- Y (2020)
- Material
- Matte Alligator
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Black
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 30 × H 22 × D 16 cm | L 11.8" × H 8.7" × D 6.3"
- 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 BagsIn black the effect is quiet: the grid of scales carries the bag, and gold hardware is the only point of warmth.
At 30 cm the Birkin holds a full day's essentials without the bulk of the 35. Inside, it is lined in chèvre with a zip pocket and an open pocket, and the turn-lock, flap and sangles follow the classic Birkin configuration.
Collector's Insight:
Without the glaze, matte alligator is less prone to showing water marks than shiny, the practical reason collectors carry matte exotics more readily. In black with gold hardware, the specification works across day and evening.
Resale Insight:
On exotics, condition moves value more than on calfskin, because scale damage cannot be resurfaced. Buyers look first at the corners, the flap edge and the handle bases of an alligator Birkin.
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-
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About Jane -
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How we authenticate -
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide