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Hermès Jige Elan 29 Touch Nata Beige Swift Leather & Sable Alligator
$13,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe Hermès Jige Elan Clutch is a rectangular clutch bearing the iconic “H” to secure the strap closure.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Z (2021)
- Material
- Alligator
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Nata / Sable
- Year
- 2021
- Dimensions
- L 29 × H 16.5 × D 3.5 cm | L 11.4" × H 6.5" × D 1.4"
- Includes
- Strap
- Care
- Alligator: 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 Jige Élan
The elongated, rectangular version of the Jige, the envelope clutch Hermès has made since 1975. Closed by a leather tab pulled through an H cut into the flap, with no metal hardware. Made in 29 and 35 cm.
Discover Wallets, Clutches, PochettesEven with its simple design, the signature “H” at the front. This extremely supple, sophisticated leather is named after Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, to highlight its resemblance to Gulliver calfskin, which is no longer featured in today's collections. First appeared in the collections in 2004.
Interior is lined in matching leather. Hermès craftsmanship is evident in the hand-stitched saddle stitch, a technique that uses two needles working in opposite directions through pre-punched holes. Each piece is completed by a single artisan.
Collector's Insight:
Alligator production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.
Resale Insight:
Accessories in high-demand colors and materials like this continue to see strong performance on the secondary market due to limited boutique availability.
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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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide