Hermès Birkin in Black Leather, Compact Format
Hermès Birkin in Black Leather, Compact Format
- Dispatch
- Prepared and sent from Tokyo within 7–14 days, often sooner, or as arranged
- Arrival
- United States · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked
- Import
Duties and customs · View the estimate
A guide for this piece: about $4,122, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
The final figure is set by US Customs and depends on where the piece was made and the kind of object it is. Many antiques over a century old carry no ordinary duty; most jewellery and leather goods add a single-digit rate.
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A compact black Hermès Birkin with the visual weight of a much larger bag: a defined body, paired handles and the familiar front fastening. In black, body and handles read as one, and the silhouette becomes the central feature.
The Piece
At roughly 23 cm across, this Birkin sits in the smaller hand-carried range. No nominal size is assigned because none is confirmed, so the measured dimensions below are the most reliable guide to its true scale.
Black is the most adaptable of Birkin colours. It lends itself to monochrome dressing, textured coats and simple evening separates, and it lets the strict architecture of the design carry the whole presentation.
Light surface marks and handling wear are visible on the leather and hardware; the body retains its structured outline. Accompanying items: Dust bags and leather key cover. Examine the measured dimensions alongside the front, base and interior views when judging its scale and presentation.
Details
- Maker: Hermès
- Model: Birkin, compact format
- Material: Leather
- Colour: Black
- Measurements: Width 23 cm (9.1 in) · Height 19 cm (7.5 in) · Depth 13 cm (5.1 in) · Handles 24 cm (9.4 in)
- Closure: Flap straps and turn-lock
- Origin: Made in France stamp
- Included: Dust bags and leather key cover
Condition
- Light surface marks and handling wear are visible on the leather and hardware; the body retains its structured outline.
- Fastenings are shown in the gallery; operation is not demonstrated.
- Accompanying items: Dust bags and leather key cover.
Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Stamp, stitching, leather and hardware are examined together in Japan before dispatch, and every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it lightly stuffed so the body holds its shape, store it away from direct sun and moisture, and seek specialist advice before any cleaning or repair.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped fully insured and tracked; carrier and route are arranged before dispatch. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Layaway Privilege™ is available from $1,000.
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