Hermes Birkin 40 HAC Black Suede & Crocodile Gold Hardware - Rare

Hermes

Product Type Birkin

Vendor Hermes

An extremely special and unique HAUT A COURROIES "HAC" 40cm Birkin in Suede and Crocodile. No other travel bag in the world is as exquisite as this handcrafted Hermès Birkin HAC bag. To our knowledge this is a one of a kind Birkin, the only on in existence, a true Investment Bag Opportunity

Since 1892, created by Émile-Maurice Hermès who modeled it after the totes used by Argentinian cowboys while on a trip to South America. Since then, other bags have been created with the original as the muse, including the Kelly in 1956 and the Birkin in 1984, which was modified from the HAC to be shorter and smaller, but with handles made a tad longer for toting over the arm.

Traditionally made in sizes from 40 cm through to 55 cm (which refers to the width of the bag), it has stayed true to its original form, large and imposing, which also happens to be its Achilles’ heel. Being so huge also means it is a less popular option as far as the guys are concerned. Sometimes, trying to spot one on the streets is like trying to find a unicorn, but when you do, you’ll drop everything you’re doing just to stare at it a little longer, taking in its magnificence and basking in its glory.

40cm HAC: 16" L x 9.5" W x 14" H
Condition: Preloved Very Good (visible swirl marks on hardware)
Hardware: Gold
Material: Suede & Crocodile

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References To "Hardware"

Where used in this sale the term "hardware" refers to the metallic parts of the bag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and keys and/or strap, which are plated with a coloured finish (e.g. gold, silver, palladium). The terms "Gold Hardware", "Silver Hardware", "Palladium Hardware" etc. refer to the tone or colour of the hardware and not the actual material used. If the bag incorporates solid metal hardware this will be referenced in the lot description.

Condition Rank

New - No indication of wear, all plastic on hardware and never worn.
Pristine - Little to no indication of handling, usually with all plastic on hardware and most likely never worn and essentially as new.
Excellent - Very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - Evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - Moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - Moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.