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*RARE LEATHER* Hermès Vintage Birkin Bag 35cm in Black Gulliver Leather with Gold Hardware Gulliver leather was used to produce Hermes handbags until it was discontinued in 1999 and reintroduced as Swift leather in 2005. It has the same characteristics as Swift leather. The bag is in excellent vintage condition with minor signs of wear to the leather and hardware Please see the photos for more information on this item Brand - Hermès Model - Birkin 35cm Materials - Gulliver Colour - Black Hardware - Gold Accompanied by a Sellier dust bag, lock, keys, clochette, & Entrupy certificate Measurements – 35cm x 28cm x 18cm Stamp - B Squared Year - 1998 Ref - 031293 We are not affiliated with the brands we sell. Please note that all of our items are pre-owned unless stated otherwise and 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 yourself, Love Sellier.

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.