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25cm Crocodile Birkin

Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref

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Hermès Black Novillo & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 25cm Retou
Hermès Black Novillo & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 25cm Retou

Hermès Black Novillo & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 25cm Retou

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Hermès Black Novillo & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 25cm Retourne Product

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag
Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag

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H 7.88 in D 5.12 in L 9.85 in

Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The 25cm Birkin is a hugely popular size and especially desirable in this classic combination of

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25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds
25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds

25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermès 25cm Birkin Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile with Diamonds | L Stamp

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Hermès 25cm Birkin Bleu Saphir Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermès 25cm Birkin Bleu Saphir Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermès 25cm Birkin Bleu Saphir Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Birkin Size: 25cm Color: Bleu Saphir Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile

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Hermes 25 cm Birkin Bag Porosus Crocodile
Hermes 25 cm Birkin Bag Porosus Crocodile

Hermes 25 cm Birkin Bag Porosus Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This is a cognac 25 cm Birkin bag made with Porosus Crocodile skin – commonly found on the northern

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Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès 25 cm Graphite Matte Crocodile Birkin is in pristine unworn condition with

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Hermes Bordeaux Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin
Hermes Bordeaux Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin

Hermes Bordeaux Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin

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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

Hermes Bordeaux Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Bag in bordeaux Niloticus crocodile leather with Palladium hardware. The interior is

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Hermès Ocean Green Porosus Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Ocean Green Porosus Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Ocean Green Porosus Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Green Porosus Crocodile 25 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition with the

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Hermes Vert Foncé Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Vert Foncé Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Vert Foncé Niloticus Crocodile 25cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Bag in dark green Niloticus crocodile leather with Palladium hardware. The interior

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Hermès 25cm Cacoan Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag
Hermès 25cm Cacoan Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag

Hermès 25cm Cacoan Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A classic Hermès 25cm Birkin bag. The Cacoan shiny Niloticus Crocodile skin bag is detailed with

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2008 Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm
2008 Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm

2008 Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMES Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm This HERMES Birkin 25cm is in

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2019 Hermès Black Togo Leather & Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch
2019 Hermès Black Togo Leather & Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch

2019 Hermès Black Togo Leather & Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Togo Leather & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch Reference: HB2769

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Hermes Birkin 25cm Shiny Crocodile Niloticus Lisse
Hermes Birkin 25cm Shiny Crocodile Niloticus Lisse

Hermes Birkin 25cm Shiny Crocodile Niloticus Lisse

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin 25cm Shiny Crocodile Niloticus Lisse. Make a statement with this very rare

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Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag
Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag

Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag

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H 7.88 in D 5.12 in L 9.85 in

Hermes Black shiny crocodile Birkin 25cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The 25cm Birkin is a hugely popular size and especially desirable in this classic combination of

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sanguine Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm
Hermes Sanguine Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm

Hermes Sanguine Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Sanguine Birkin 25cm in shiny niloticus crocodile with gold hardware. This style features

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25cm Hermès Shiny Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag
25cm Hermès Shiny Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag

25cm Hermès Shiny Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-owned Beauty! 25cm Hermès Shiny Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag | Palladium

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Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Gold Hardware
Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Gold Hardware

Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Birkin 25cm of shiny Niloticus crocodile with gold hardware. This Birkin has tonal

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Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes Black Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Birkin 25cm in niloticus crocodile with palladium hardware. This style features

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Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 25cm
Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 25cm

Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 25cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Himalayan 25cm Birkin of white matte niloticus crocodile skin with palladium hardware

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HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE

HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

. Please contact me with any questions. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 25cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE

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COLLECTORS FAVE! Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Crocodile Black Nilo
COLLECTORS FAVE! Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Crocodile Black Nilo

COLLECTORS FAVE! Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Crocodile Black Nilo

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL BAG! HERMES BIRKIN 25CM IN THE BEAUTIFUL MATTE BALCK NILO CROCODILE & CHEVRE

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Hermes Birkin 25cm Emerald Porosus Crocodile with Gold hardware
Hermes Birkin 25cm Emerald Porosus Crocodile with Gold hardware

Hermes Birkin 25cm Emerald Porosus Crocodile with Gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sheridan, WY

Hermes Birkin 25cm in classic color "Vert Emeraude" porosus crocodile leather with gold hardware

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25cm Hermès Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag
25cm Hermès Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag

25cm Hermès Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

25cm Hermès Matte Elephant Gray Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag with Diamonds | White Gold Hardware

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Hermes Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes rare Himalayan matte niloticus crocodile leather Birkin 25cm with tonal stitching, palladium

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HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE JaneFinds
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE JaneFinds

HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

special and only offered to “elite” clientele. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 25cm Palladium Hardware

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HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25CM HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF JaneFinds
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25CM HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF JaneFinds

HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25CM HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 25Cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE NILO HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE » WITH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

RARE Brand New Black Kelly Crocodile Porosus 25 PHW
RARE Brand New Black Kelly Crocodile Porosus 25 PHW

RARE Brand New Black Kelly Crocodile Porosus 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Super rare! This is a 25cm Black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin bag. The bag contrast beautiful

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25cm Crocodile Birkin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 25cm crocodile birkin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in blue, pink and more. Finding the perfect 25cm crocodile birkin may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 25cm Crocodile Birkin?

The price for a 25cm crocodile birkin starts at $36,194 and tops out at $600,000, and on average, selling for $99,775.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Top-handle-bags for You

Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from. 

Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.