Hermès Limited Edition Naturel Clèmence Leather 35cm Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware, 1999. Originally introduced in the Late 20th Century, the Birkin bag was created during a chance encounter between two iconic figures, actress Jane Birkin and Hermès chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. On a flight from Paris to London, Birkins' tote bag fell from the overhead causing much frustration on her part that Dumas took notice to. By the end of the flight, the two had brainstormed on a flight sickness bag the perfect accessory for the modern day woman and mother, to what we now know as the holy grail of handbags, the Birkin. Since it's creation, the Birkin has gained world recognition for its exclusivity and became the number one collectible investment for the last consecutive five years.
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creating the ultimate symbol of luxury, quality and sophistication. This extremely rare and highly sought after limited edition Birkin was handcrafted in France from the durable clèmence leather in the now discontinued "Naturel" coloration and decorated with 24KT gold plated hardware. Interior houses plenty of storage with one slip pocket and additional interior zip pocket. Adorned with "Hermés Paris" and "Made in France" embossment to front of bag and blind stamped with a "C" in square to right sangle, indicating the year made (2011) with corresponding "34.X" sign for craftsman numeration. Comes with certificate of authenticity, lock, clochette dust bag, clochette, two keys, overall dust bag, rain jacket and care card. In great pre-owned condition with light signs of wear limited to overall structure of the bag. Full specifications and detailed condition report listed below:
Measures: 14” L x 10” H x 7” D
Strap Drop: 4"
Condition: GRADE: 2. Great pre-owned condition with overall bag showing minimal signs of use. Most wear is concentrated to the overall structure of the bag which shows a relaxed state to leather due to storage and weight of leather. Hardware has light scratching to touret and plaque consistent with age and use. Bag has recently been cleaned and detailed.
Year Made: 1999
Authenticity Details: Stamped "C" in square with craftsman numeration of "34.X" - Date Mark: 1999.
Material(s): Clèmence Leather, Clèmence Interior, 24KT Gold Plated Hardware.
Grading:
GRADE 1: This item exhibits no signs of use or wear and could be considered as new. There are no flaws.
GRADE 2: This item exhibits minor flaws and could be considered nearly new. It may never have been used or may have been used a few times. There are only minor condition notes,
which can be found in the item’s specific condition report.
GRADE 3: This item exhibits visible signs of use. Any signs of use or wear are minor. This item is in good condition.
GRADE 4: This item exhibits wear from frequent use. This item either has light overall wear or small areas of heavy wear. The item is considered to be in fair condition.
GRADE 5: This item exhibits normal wear and tear from regular or heavy use. The item is in good, usable condition but it does have condition notes.
Hermès Limited Edition Naturel Clèmence Leather 35cm Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware, 1999. Originally introduced in the Late 20th Century, the Birkin bag was created during a chance encounter between two iconic figures, actress Jane Birkin and Hermès chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. On a flight from Paris to London, Birkins' tote bag fell from the overhead causing much frustration on her part that Dumas took notice to. By the end of the flight, the two had brainstormed on a flight sickness bag the perfect accessory for the modern day woman and mother, to what we now know as the holy grail of handbags, the Birkin. Since it's creation, the Birkin has gained world recognition for its exclusivity and became the number one collectible investment for the last consecutive five years.
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creating the ultimate symbol of luxury, quality and sophistication. This extremely rare and highly sought after limited edition Birkin was handcrafted in France from the durable clèmence leather in the now discontinued "Naturel" coloration and decorated with 24KT gold plated hardware. Interior houses plenty of storage with one slip pocket and additional interior zip pocket. Adorned with "Hermés Paris" and "Made in France" embossment to front of bag and blind stamped with a "C" in square to right sangle, indicating the year made (2011) with corresponding "34.X" sign for craftsman numeration. Comes with certificate of authenticity, lock, clochette dust bag, clochette, two keys, overall dust bag, rain jacket and care card. In great pre-owned condition with light signs of wear limited to overall structure of the bag. Full specifications and detailed condition report listed below:
Measures: 14” L x 10” H x 7” D
Strap Drop: 4"
Condition: GRADE: 2. Great pre-owned condition with overall bag showing minimal signs of use. Most wear is concentrated to the overall structure of the bag which shows a relaxed state to leather due to storage and weight of leather. Hardware has light scratching to touret and plaque consistent with age and use. Bag has recently been cleaned and detailed.
Year Made: 1999
Authenticity Details: Stamped "C" in square with craftsman numeration of "34.X" - Date Mark: 1999.
Material(s): Clèmence Leather, Clèmence Interior, 24KT Gold Plated Hardware.
Grading:
GRADE 1: This item exhibits no signs of use or wear and could be considered as new. There are no flaws.
GRADE 2: This item exhibits minor flaws and could be considered nearly new. It may never have been used or may have been used a few times. There are only minor condition notes,
which can be found in the item’s specific condition report.
GRADE 3: This item exhibits visible signs of use. Any signs of use or wear are minor. This item is in good condition.
GRADE 4: This item exhibits wear from frequent use. This item either has light overall wear or small areas of heavy wear. The item is considered to be in fair condition.
GRADE 5: This item exhibits normal wear and tear from regular or heavy use. The item is in good, usable condition but it does have condition notes.
