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*RARE* Hermès Vintage Birkin Bag Retourne 30cm in Natural Sable Box Calf Leather with Gold Hardware This bag is in very good condition with signs of wear to the corners and the hardware, the leather and the corners. Please note the bag has been professionally restored. Please see all of the photos for more information on this item Brand - Hermès Model - Birkin 30cm Materials - Box Calf Leather Colour - Natural Sable Hardware - Gold Accompanied by the original dust bag, lock, key, clochette, rain cover and Entrupy certificate Measurements – 30cm x 21cm x 15cm Stamp - C Squared Year - 1999 Ref - 032565 We are not affiliated with the brands we sell. Please note that all of our items are pre-owned and sold on behalf of private individual sellers. Purchasing through us is contributing to an ethical and sustainable fashion future. All our items come with an authenticity guarantee. All sales are final. You are making great choices for the planet and for yourself, Love Sellier

About Birkin

The Hermès Birkin bag is widely regarded as the pinnacle of luxury handbag fashion and stands as a symbol of exclusivity and high status in the world of high-end accessories. Introduced following a chance encounter between Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas and actress Jane Birkin on a flight, the Birkin bag was born out of Birkin's desire for a spacious yet stylish bag. This meeting led to the creation of a bag that would combine functionality with elegance, resulting in the iconic Birkin bag. The Birkin is available in various sizes, ranging from the compact Birkin 25, affectionately known as the Baby Birkin, to the larger Birkin 50, suitable for weekend travel. The choice of size affects what the bag can carry, from essential items in the smaller sizes to laptops and several outfits in the larger ones. Materials also vary, with options including durable leathers like Epsom and Togo, as well as exotic skins such as crocodile and ostrich, each lending a unique appeal and texture to the Birkin bag. Beyond its physical attributes, the Birkin bag is known for its hardware options, including 18-karat gold plated or palladium, with special editions featuring even more lavish materials like diamond-encrusted hardware. Exotic materials like crocodile and ostrich further enhance the exclusivity of the Birkin, with specific symbols indicating the type of exotic skin used. The Birkin Sellier, introduced as a limited edition, offers a more structured silhouette compared to the classic style, with exterior stitching that adds a distinctive look. Hermès has also released limited edition Birkins, such as the Shadow Birkin and the Fringe Birkin, each with unique design elements that make them highly sought-after collectibles.