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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Touch Cactus/Naturel-Sable Alligator Mississippi Matte Palladium Hardware
$65,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineIn this Touch Birkin the body is Cactus matte alligator, a saturated green, and the handles, clochette and lock cover are Naturel Sable calfskin, a warm tan.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Y (2020)
- Material
- Matte Alligator and Calfskin
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Cactus and Naturel Sable
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- 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 BagsThe matte finish lets the scales show through texture rather than shine, and the tan leather gives the green a warm frame. Palladium hardware keeps the turn-lock and feet cool against both.
Collector's Insight:
Touch Birkins combine an exotic skin with calfskin on the same bag. Here the contrast is color as much as material: green alligator against tan leather.
Resale Insight:
Buyers check the alligator at the corners and flap edge for scuffs and scale damage, which cannot be resurfaced, and the tan calfskin handles for darkening from use.
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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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide