AUTHENTIC HERMES BIRKIN BARENIA & TOILE 30CM & GOLD HW Start Price GBP 4,750.00 Current Price GBP 4,750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price GBP 4,765.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location MyPoupette (MPRS), ALVA Seller & HA Seller See more about 'AUTHENTIC HERMES BIRKIN BARENIA & TOILE 30CM & GOLD HW' Description     Please note I am a UK seller and any fluctuations in price on relisting are due to the currency conversion rates currently showing on eBay   Please take a moment to check out my other items!  Increase bids and sales with Vendio Gallery for eBay UK Pre-owned Authentic Hermès Barenia leather & Toile Birkin 30cm with contrasting white stitching and 24K Gold PlatedHardware     A rare, extremely Classic and timeless combination for all seasons   This is a pre-owned Authenticv Hermès Barenia & Toile Birkin *G* stamp for 03 production Hermes founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermes, quickly gained a reputation for luxurious leathers and quality craftsmanship.  Almost 170 years later, Hermes is stronger than ever, using only the finiest skins in the World to handmake from start to finish, every unique handbag.   The *Birkin* handbag was originally created in the Fabuourg workshop in Paris in 1984 for the actress Jane Birkin.  The Birkin, a smaller version of the *Haut a Courroies* (HAC) is an extremely versatile and highly sought after handbag.    With just 150 skilled Hermes craftsmen trained to make the Birkin and Kelly handbags and where it can take such a skilled craftsman many hours to make such an equisite bag from cutting to finishing, demand for both the Hermes Birkin and Hermes Kelly handbags far exceeds production.  Please note, I accept UK bank transfer or International  Bank Wire Transfers only for this auction Authentic Hermès Natural Barenia leather & Toile Birkin 30cm with contrasting white stitching and 24K Gold PlateHardware   Natural Barenia, is a highly sought after leather, no longer available to order at Hermès - this stunning combination of natural Barenia and hardwearing & stain resistant Toile is the perfect classic combination.     Only the Authentic Hermès Barenia Leather & Toile 30cm Birkin with 24K Gold Plated hardware, shown on the right is available in this auction - the larger Authentic Hermès 35cm Barenia & Toile Birkin with Palladium is show only for comparison purposes and not for sale   Designer Hermès   Model Hermès Birkin 30cm with matching clochette Measurements 30cm size = 11.5"w x 10"h x 6d (at base) Handle drop = 5 Leather Hermès rare natural Barenia leather with white contrasting stitching & Toile canvas Interior Natural Barenia leather interior with one zipped pocket and one flat pocket. Markings Hermès, Paris, made in France embossed naturally above lock  plate - Embossed *G* for 03 and unique craftsmans id on closure strap. Hardware 24K Gold Plated hardware including: Padlock with 2 keys, lock plate, strap closure plates engraved Hermès-Paris-made in France and 4 protective feet. Year *G* (03) & unique craftsmans id Condition Pre-owned condition - this Authenic Hermès Birkin is not brand new, store fresh and never used.   Barenia Leather is a wonderful natural leather, originally used for Hermès saddles and water repellant (not waterproof).  Barenia gains the most fabulous patina over time, highly sought after by Hermès collectors.  This natural leather will inevitably show marks and scratches which over time blend into the most incredible and sought after patina.   The Barenia leather trims all have marks consistent with use.  The corners have slight rubbing and marks - please see pictures in this auction or via *ask the seller a question* provide your email address for further pictures.  The hardware shows scratches consistent with use - hardware can be repolished or replaced by Hermès for a small charge, if required. Included in sale Hermès orange gift/storage box - some damage to corners of box  Hermès dustcover for Birkin Hermès dustcover for clochette & padlock   Hand made by a Hermès Master craftsman       Please note only the smaller pre-owned Authentic Hermès Barenia & Toile Birkin withe 24K Gold Plated hardware featured on the right of the above picture is for sale in this auction, thank you      Summary of My Selling Policies      Place a Bid!