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Hermes Birkin Lock

Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Handcrafted in France by skilled Hermès artisans, this Birkin 25 showcases vibrant Orange Poppy, one of Hermès’ most iconic and recognizable colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This gentle pale yellow is lovely twist on a neutral Hermes Birkin bag. Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleepers, raincoat, signature Hermes box and ribbon.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag
NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag

NEW Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Tourterelle Leather Brushed Gold Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Additional Information: Condition: New without tags Materials sourced from: France Features: Lightweight Handle Style: Top Handle Exterior Color: Gris Tourterelle & White Departm...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Touareg Sterling Silver Necklace or  Kelly / Birkin Bag Charm Lock
Hermes Touareg Sterling Silver Necklace or  Kelly / Birkin Bag Charm Lock

Hermes Touareg Sterling Silver Necklace or Kelly / Birkin Bag Charm Lock

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice hermes touareg necklace in Silver and leather feautirng the classical Hermes lock No longer available at hermes. Really good condition. With box

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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag Silver Black Leather Strap Clochette Lock and Keys

Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag Silver Black Leather Strap Clochette Lock and Keys

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Hermes Birkin Kelly Hand Bag Silver Travel Black Leather Strap Clochette Pad Lock and Keys Palladium Leather Lock measures 1" W x 1.5" H Clochette measures 11" Inclu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Gold Clemence Leather Clochette Tirette Golden Lock Keys for Kelly Birkin
Hermès Gold Clemence Leather Clochette Tirette Golden Lock Keys for Kelly Birkin

Hermès Gold Clemence Leather Clochette Tirette Golden Lock Keys for Kelly Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Authentic Hermès Set: Clochette, Tirette, Padlock, 2 keys Made in France Made of Taurillon Clemence Leather Colorway: "Gold" Padlock and 2 keys in golden metal N° 101 White sti...

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2010s French Other

HERMES Birkin 35 Black Fjord Leather Gold Hardware Twist Lock Top Handle Handbag
HERMES Birkin 35 Black Fjord Leather Gold Hardware Twist Lock Top Handle Handbag

HERMES Birkin 35 Black Fjord Leather Gold Hardware Twist Lock Top Handle Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES Birkin 35 Black Fjord Leather Gold Hardware Twist Lock Top Handle Handbag Brand/Manufacturer: Hermes Circa: 1998 Style: “Birkin” Handbag Color(s): Black Lined: No Unmarked F...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Contrast white stitching. Classic Hermes Birkin. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Gris Perle Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Gris Perle Ostrich Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Gris Perle Ostrich Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent addition to any Hermes Birkin collection. Comes with the lock and keys in the clochette, sleepers, raincoat and signature Hermes box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bleu Mykonos Ostrich Bag Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bleu Mykonos Ostrich Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bleu Mykonos Ostrich Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent addition to any Hermes Birkin collection. Comes with the lock and keys in the clochette, sleepers, raincoat signature Hermes box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite and extremely rare limited edition Hermes Birkin. Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleepers and signature Hermes box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Beige De Weimar Veau Jonathan Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Beige De Weimar Veau Jonathan Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Beige De Weimar Veau Jonathan Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

An exquisite neutral Hermes Birkin bag. Comes with the lock, keys, clochette, signature Hermes box, sleepers and raincoat.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Mauve Sylvestre Gris Perle Rose Gold Horseshoe Stamp
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Mauve Sylvestre Gris Perle Rose Gold Horseshoe Stamp

Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Mauve Sylvestre Gris Perle Rose Gold Horseshoe Stamp

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Special Order Birkin Stunning!!! Hermes Sellier Birkin 25cm Mauve Sylvestre Lined in Gris Perle Horseshoe Stamp U stamp for 2022 Rose Gold Hardware,,,pops on this Bir...

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Hermes Birkin 30 Ostrich Bag Black Palladium Hardware Perfect Year Round Neutral
Hermes Birkin 30 Ostrich Bag Black Palladium Hardware Perfect Year Round Neutral

Hermes Birkin 30 Ostrich Bag Black Palladium Hardware Perfect Year Round Neutral

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent addition to any Hermes Birkin collection. Comes with the lock and keys in the clochette, sleepers, raincoat and signature Hermes box.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Anemone Epsom Leather with Palladium Turn Lock and Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Anemone Epsom Leather with Palladium Turn Lock and Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Anemone Epsom Leather with Palladium Turn Lock and Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This is an authentic HERMES Epsom Birkin 30 in Anemone. This stylish Birkin handbag is crafted of luxurious Epsom leather in a deep purple.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Sleek Black Ostrich Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Sleek Black Ostrich Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Sleek Black Ostrich Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent addition to any Hermes Birkin collection. Comes with the lock and keys in the clochette, sleepers, raincoat and signature Hermes box.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Rich Matte Black Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Rich Matte Black Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Rich Matte Black Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic classic rich Matte Black HERMES Birkin. Togo leather. Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleeper, raincoat and signature HERMES box.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Cadenas  Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag  / BRAND NEW
Hermès Cadenas  Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag  / BRAND NEW

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag / BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG BRUSH FINISH HAS BEEN TESTED Standard size It's come with original Hermès dustbag Sorry no box TAXES ARE IN...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Cadenas  Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag  / BRAND NEW
Hermès Cadenas  Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag  / BRAND NEW

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag / BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG BRUSH FINISH HAS BEEN TESTED Standard size It's come with original Hermès dustbag Sorry no box TAXES AR...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW
Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG BRUSH FINISH Numeroted N°100 HAS BEEN TESTED Its comes 2 KEYS Standard size : 2 cm x 3.5 cm ( with ring ) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW
Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG BRUSH FINISH Numeroted N°100 HAS BEEN TESTED Its comes 2 KEYS Standard size : 2 cm x 3.5 cm ( with ring ) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW
Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Brush Finish/ BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG BRUSH FINISH Numeroted N°100 HAS BEEN TESTED Its comes 2 KEYS Standard size : 2 cm x 3.5 cm ( with ring ) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed
Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR BIRKIN OR KELLY BOLIDE AND PICOTIN BAG CLASSIQUE SIZE Gold plated brushed and shiny (only part of the center is brushed gold plated ) HAS BEEN TEST...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed
Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Very RARE ON SALE I have 2 in stock Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 KEYS for Birkin , Kelly , Bolide and Picotin bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed
Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

Hermès Cadenas Lock 2 Keys For Birkin or Kelly bag Gold plated shiny and brushed

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Very RARE ON SALE I have 2 in stock Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 KEYS for Birkin , Kelly , Bolide and Picotin bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

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By Hermès

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Hermes Birkin Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes birkin lock for your needs in our varied inventory. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, blue, red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes birkin lock may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th 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 Hermes Birkin Lock?

The price for a hermes birkin lock starts at $160 and tops out at $525,000, and on average, selling for $17,924.

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.