Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Clemence for Sale

We have this Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Rouge H in stock, one unit only. Every detail below describes this exact piece.

The Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Rouge H Clemence Palladium is for sale as a one-off piece. The 42 JPG is the Jean Paul Gaultier shoulder Birkin, produced only for a short window and never reissued.

Clemence is a taurillon leather with a flatter, broader grain and more weight than Togo. It relaxes noticeably as it is carried, giving the bag a softer, lower line. Palladium is a bright, cool silver that will not tarnish.

The shoulder Birkin, designed under Jean Paul Gaultier, is the flat, elongated interpretation built to be carried on the shoulder. The bag carries a front flap, two straps closing over a centre toggle, a clochette holding the lock and keys, and double rolled handles.

Condition is stated as Vintage, graded Excellent. The blind stamp dates production to 2005. Seller’s condition notes, unedited: This bag has a relaxed shape structure. There is no plastic on the hardware resulting in moderate scratching. The exterior leather has press marks and scuffing to the base. There are scuff marks to all four of the corners. There is wear to the edge resin including the resin on the top handles and pull straps. The interior leather has some faint press marks and scuffing to the base and front flap.

Specification

• Model: Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42
• Colour: Rouge H
• Leather: Clemence
• Hardware: Palladium
• Condition: Vintage (Excellent)
• Year of production: 2005
• Includes: dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, key dustbag
• Reference: J42-RHCP-102

Available to buy as a one-off. Every piece is photographed individually, so the gallery shows the exact bag that ships.

Buying this Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Rouge H

Above all, we hold one Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Rouge H rather than a restockable line. Therefore the piece in the gallery is the piece that ships to you. Because it is the 42 size, it suits buyers who want that proportion rather than a near match. Meanwhile, you can weigh it against Pre-Owned Hermès Birkin 40 Bordeaux Togo, or against Pre-Owned Hermès Birkin 35 Black Togo, browse our Pre-Owned & Vintage Handbags collection in full, or Handbags. Above all, ask before you buy rather than after.

How we authenticate and grade it

Every piece passes an in-house authentication before it reaches the site. Therefore the vintage grade here reflects a judgement we stand behind rather than a consignor’s label. In addition, we photograph the details that usually give a fake away. Meanwhile clémence rewards a little care, so store it upright and stuffed, never crushed under something heavier. Similarly, we log the serial and the date code against the piece, and how we authenticate explains the rest.

Shipping and import charges

Every parcel travels insured, worldwide, with delivery included in the price. However, the border charges are yours and they differ by market, so read VAT, duty and the true landed cost first. Meanwhile we post each arrival to our Instagram on the day we photograph it. Finally, if this Vintage Hermès Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Rouge H is not right, which size to buy answers most of what buyers ask next, with what moves resale value close behind. the terms of sale sets out the rest.

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