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Hermes Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Clemence
Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Clemence

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Clemence

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H 13 in W 8 in L 15.5 in

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Clemence

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Birkin 40cm etoupe clemence leather and palladium hardware. Dated R for 2014. Includes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 in Brown Taurillon Clémence Leather
HERMES Birkin 40 in Brown Taurillon Clémence Leather

HERMES Birkin 40 in Brown Taurillon Clémence Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Birkin 40 Hermes in brown taurillon clémence leather. Gilded hardware. Made in France. Included

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Rouge Vermillon Silvertone
HERMES Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Rouge Vermillon Silvertone

HERMES Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Rouge Vermillon Silvertone

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Wonderful Birkin 40 bag from Hermès featuring an amazing red color in Taurillon Clemence leather

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Casaque Clemence 40 cm Birkin - circa 2013
Hermes Rouge Casaque Clemence 40 cm Birkin - circa 2013

Hermes Rouge Casaque Clemence 40 cm Birkin - circa 2013

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Rouge Casaque Clemence 40 cm Birkin - circa 2013. This bag is in impeccable condition with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag in Beige Taurillon Clemence Leather
HERMES Birkin 40 Bag in Beige Taurillon Clemence Leather

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag in Beige Taurillon Clemence Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Birkin 40 bag in beige taurillon clémence calf leather and palladium silver hardware. Bag

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 40 bag featured in iconic gold. Richly textured Clemence

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Red Clemence Leather Birkin 40 Bag Satchel Handbag
Hermes Red Clemence Leather Birkin 40 Bag Satchel Handbag

Hermes Red Clemence Leather Birkin 40 Bag Satchel Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

certificate will be provided at no further cost. A Legacy in Red: The 2016 Hermès Birkin 40 in Clemence

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES PARCHEMIN beige Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Bag Palladium
HERMES PARCHEMIN beige Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Bag Palladium

HERMES PARCHEMIN beige Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 40 bag in Parchemin Clemence leather with palladium hardware. Lined in

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Iconic Gold Clemence Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic classic Gold HERMES Birkin in richly textured Clemence leather. Lush with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag Rouge Casaque Clemence palladium hardware

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag Rouge Casaque Clemence palladium hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Brilliant vivid lipstick red Rouge Casaque. Clemence leather is textured to be highly scratch

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Gold TC Clemence Leather Gold Hardware 1994
Hermes Birkin 40 Gold TC Clemence Leather Gold Hardware 1994

Hermes Birkin 40 Gold TC Clemence Leather Gold Hardware 1994

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

scratches on the inside. Scratches on the hardware.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Gold

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1990s French Tote Bags

HERMES Rouge Garrance red Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Tote Bag
HERMES Rouge Garrance red Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Tote Bag

HERMES Rouge Garrance red Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes '40cm Birkin' in Rouge Garance Taurillon Clemence leather. Lined in Goatskin with an open

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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermès Graphite Clemence Birkin 40 PHW
Hermès Graphite Clemence Birkin 40 PHW

Hermès Graphite Clemence Birkin 40 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Graphite Clemence Birkin 40 PHW SKU: 131565 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Chocolat Clémence Birkin 40 PHW
Hermès Chocolat Clémence Birkin 40 PHW

Hermès Chocolat Clémence Birkin 40 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Chocolat Clémence Birkin 40 PHW SKU: 117515 Condition: Pre-owned (3000

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Raisin Purple Clemence Birkin 40 PDH
Hermes Raisin Purple Clemence Birkin 40 PDH

Hermes Raisin Purple Clemence Birkin 40 PDH

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Purple Clemence Birkin 40 in excellent condition. Deep purple clemence leather exterior

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Bag
Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Bag

Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

In a vibrant red shade, this 40cm Hermès Birkin is crafted from Clemence leather, a highly popular

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Gold
Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Gold

Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Gold

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H 12 in W 7.9 in L 16 in

Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Casaque Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes excellent condition rouge casaque clemence birkin 40 cm with gold tone hardware. Date stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand*New Hermès Birkin 40 Clemence Taurillon Rouge Casaque GHW
Brand*New Hermès Birkin 40 Clemence Taurillon Rouge Casaque GHW

Brand*New Hermès Birkin 40 Clemence Taurillon Rouge Casaque GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin bag in wide grained Clemence Taurillon calfskin in the gorgeous, flamboyant red hue

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Top Handle Bags

Hermès 40cm Etain Clemence Gold H/W Birkin Bag
Hermès 40cm Etain Clemence Gold H/W Birkin Bag

Hermès 40cm Etain Clemence Gold H/W Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This extremely beautiful Hermès Birkin 40 Clemence Birkin Bag in Etain with Gold Hardware is a must

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Etoupe
Hermes Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Etoupe

Hermes Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Etoupe

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Birkin 40 Taurillon Clemence Etoupe Taurillon Clemence leather Palladium hardware

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Orange Clemence Leather Birkin 40
Hermes Orange Clemence Leather Birkin 40

Hermes Orange Clemence Leather Birkin 40

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Orange Clemence Leather 40cm Birkin Made in France Age - [N] 2010 Features two rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 40 Black Clemence Taurillon PHW
Hermès Birkin 40 Black Clemence Taurillon PHW

Hermès Birkin 40 Black Clemence Taurillon PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin 40 cm in beautiful and timeless black clemence taurillon leather finished with

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Taurillon Clemence PHW
Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Taurillon Clemence PHW

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Taurillon Clemence PHW

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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Taurillon Clemence PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Taurillon Clemence PHW Etoupe has emerged to become a very popular

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 is the quintessential dream

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Clemence 40 cm Birkin Bag PHW
Hermès Etoupe Clemence 40 cm Birkin Bag PHW

Hermès Etoupe Clemence 40 cm Birkin Bag PHW

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H 10.5 in W 15.5 in D 7.5 in

Hermès Etoupe Clemence 40 cm Birkin Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Etoupe Clemence 40 cm Birkin- Pristine Condition, appearing never carried Hermès bags are

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin size 40 in beautiful Etrusque brown and stunning gold hardware is a

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Birkin Handbag Etoupe Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Birkin Handbag Etoupe Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Birkin Handbag Etoupe Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 11", Width 15.5", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Etoupe Clemence with Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Eclat Birkin Handbag Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Eclat Birkin Handbag Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Eclat Birkin Handbag Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Eclat Birkin Handbag Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Brown Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Brown Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Brown Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

SHARE:Share Birkin Handbag Gris Tourterelle Clemence with Gold Hardware 40 on Facebook

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Gold Hardware 40, crafted in Gold brown Clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Black Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Black Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Black Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Black Clemence with Gold Hardware 40 is the quintessential

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Mykonos Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Mykonos Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Mykonos Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Mykonos Clemence with Gold Hardware 40, crafted in mykonos blue clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40, crafted from grey Graphite

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Vert Olive Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Vert Olive Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Vert Olive Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Vert Olive Clemence with Gold Hardware 40 stands as one of the most

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Chocolat Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Chocolat Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Chocolat Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Chocolat Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40, crafted in Chocolat brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40, crafted from

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Hermes Birkin Handbag Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40. Loss of shape on exterior and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 stands as one of the

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 is synonymous to

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Graphite Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 is synonymous to

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 showcases subtle

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 showcases subtle

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Sanguine Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Sanguine Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Sanguine Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Sanguine Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 stands as one of

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 11", Width 15.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 3.5", Height 12", Width 15.5", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence With Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 3.5", Height 12", Width 15.5", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Raisin Clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 11", Width 15.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag
Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

rigorous effort to stitch a Birkin together. Crafted in France from Ciel Clemence leather, the bag features

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag
Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

rigorous effort to stitch a Birkin together. Crafted in France from Ciel Clemence leather, the bag features

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag
Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 40 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

rigorous effort to stitch a Birkin together. Crafted in France from Ciel Clemence leather, the bag features

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ebene Clemence with Gold Hardware 40 showcases subtle elegance

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Birkin 40 Clemence For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary birkin 40 clemence you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, blue, brown and more in stock now. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Birkin 40 Clemence?

On average, a birkin 40 clemence on 1stDibs sells for $14,871, while they’re typically $10,200 on the low end and $27,870 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.