Hermes Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile, 10.70ctw Diamond & White Gold Birkin 35 Never Used W/Box & Paperwork - This exceptional handbag from Hermes is a tour de force of the house, and is an incredibly rare piece with excellent investment potential. This iconic handbag is the 35cm Birkin bag constructed of the coveted Porosus Crocodile leather which is often lauded as the most precious of the brand's exotic skins. The leather is characterized by its symmetrical scale patterning as well as by the subtle circumflex symbol stamped in silver beside the Hermes logo. The bag is finished with solid 18k white gold and diamond hardware totaling approximately 10.70 carats. When you hear of record-breaking Birkins, diamonds are almost always involved as diamond Birkins are among Hermes' most coveted creations and are rarely seen on the secondary market. With luxury brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Michael Kors recently banning the use of exotic furs and skins, these alluring works of art could become even more scarce should Hermes follow suit. 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%. With Hermes' recent elimination of the wait list and plans to further lower the current ultra-limited production, prices will likely continue to grow. The handbag has been immaculately kept and has never been used. It will come with the clochette, diamond encrusted lock, keys, dust cover, rain jacket, box and paperwork. Measurements: 14"W x 10"H x 7"D. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.