Hermès 30cm Olive Ostrich Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware. E Square, 2001. Condition: 4. 12" Width x 11" Height x 6"...

Description

Hermès 30cm Olive Ostrich Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware
E Square, 2001
Condition: 4
12" Width x 11" Height x 6" Depth
This bag is done in Olive Ostrich with Gold Hardware, featuring two rolled handles, and a flap top with a turnlock closure. The interior is Olive Chevre Leather, featuring one zip pocket and one slip pocket. This bag includes two keys, a lock, and a clochette.

The bag is sloped down and inward, the Ostrich having loosened and wrinkled with some lifted pore, due to storage and prior usage. There is moderate discoloration and wear to the handles. There is light scratching to the hardware with a white mark under the plaque. There is also mild rubbing to the corners of the bag. There is heavy wear and fading to the base of the bag. There is significant creasing to the interior sides. There are light press marks and scratches to the interior base of the bag.

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Condition Rankings:

1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling.
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling.
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear. See extended condition report for details.
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use. See extended condition report for details.

References to gold or silver hardware, unless otherwise specified, describes the color and is not meant to infer the type of metal.

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