Hermes Rare 35cm Noir Novillo Leather Birkin Gold Hardware New in Box W/Clochette, Lock, Keys, Raincoat, Dust Bag, Felt Protector & Literature - This exquisite bag was made by highly trained artisans at Hermes. This is the instantly recognizable and highly sought after Birkin handbag in the brand new Noir Taurillion Novillo leather, which is incredibly soft, has a beautiful sheen and a finer grain than Togo and Clemence, and is nearly impossible to find. The elegant black color and shiny gold hardware paired with the luxurious Novillo leather makes this handbag a timeless classic and an excellent investment piece. Inspired by icon, Jane Birkin, the Hermes Birkin is one of the most desired handbags in the world. Similar to the Hermes Kelly, it is crafted by one highly trained artisan, and every piece of leather and hardware is greatly scrutinized to ensure perfection. The bag measures 13.75"W x 9.8"H x 7"D, and has a 4" handle drop. The bag is finished with gold hardware, including the front toggle closure. The interior is lined with black chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermes engraved zipper pull and an open pocket on the opposite side. This stunning bag is brand new, and still has the protective plastic attached to the hardware. The bag will come complete with the clochette, lock and keys, raincoat, felt protector, dust bag, care booklet and box. Throughout its history, the Hermes brand has been inspired by numerous style icons such as Princess Grace of Monaco and Jane Birkin, leading to the design of the most coveted handbags in the world, the Hermes Kelly and Birkin. From examining and cutting leather to hand-stitching and melding hardware, highly trained artisans craft each Hermes piece. Many of the Hermes craftsmen have studied at Paris' Ecole Gregoire-Ferrandi, and are required to pass various exams prior to constructing their first Hermes handbag, assuring that each bag is of the highest quality. Birkins outperformed both gold and the S&P 500 stocks over the past 35 years with an annual return of 14.2%, compared with gold's 1.5% and stocks' 8.7%. Additionally, with Hermes' recent elimination of the wait list and plans to further lower the current ultra-limited production, prices will likely continue to grow.