Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Noir Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
HAC Birkin 40 in Noir Matte Porosus Crocodile with Palladium hardware. The Haut à Courroies is the original Hermès bag silhouette, designed in the late 19th century for saddles and riding equipment. Its proportions are the inverse of the standard Birkin: taller than wide, portrait orientation. At 40 cm the HAC stands approximately 14 inches tall, nearly four inches taller than a Birkin 40.
Porosus (Crocodylus porosus) has smaller, more uniform scales than Niloticus, producing a denser, more refined texture. Matte finish retains a flat, soft hand with no glazing; the surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving Noir matte crocodile a depth that reads almost like charcoal in certain lighting. More forgiving of surface contact than Lisse but benefits from periodic conditioning. Scale symmetry well-matched across the front panel. Palladium against Noir matte crocodile is the most restrained exotic specification Hermès produces.
Condition: [Verify]
Stamp: Q (2013)
Color: Noir (Black)
Material: Matte Porosus Crocodile (exterior), Chèvre Goatskin (interior)
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 40 × 24 × 36 cm | 16" W × 9.5" D × 14" H
Handle Drop: 4"
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The HAC is produced in far smaller numbers than the standard Birkin and appears sporadically in boutiques, almost never in exotic skins. The 40 cm height provides enough surface area for the full Porosus scale gradation to be visible in a way smaller bags cannot display. Q stamp places this in 2013 production, before Hermès significantly restricted exotic skin availability.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
HAC production in exotic skins has become increasingly scarce since 2015. Palladium hardware has been largely discontinued on new exotic production in favor of Gold and Permabrass, adding a further scarcity layer to this specification.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
Hand-knotted semi-precious stone crossbody chain, designed as a crossbody strap for Hermès bags or worn independently as a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 varieties of semi-precious stones including amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually knotted. Lobster clasp hardware at both ends for attachment to bag hardware. Each piece varies slightly due to the natural uniqueness of the stones.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Production: Made to order, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected color range but exact composition varies.
Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain
Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly II 20, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
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Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
