Unique Digital ID
Hermes Jean Paul Gaultier
Physical inspection, verification and authentication records completed. Inspection evidence is supported by archived macro images and the Inspection Image Gallery.
This Digital Product Passport records information associated with the inspected product, including inspection, verification, authentication and related documentation where applicable. It is not itself a certificate issued by the luxury brand.
Hardware & Engravings
Palladium hardware — correct warm tone associated with Macassar pairing. All pieces share uniform plating color.
Hardware inspected under direct light — no scratches, no tarnish, no cloudiness. Plates and turnlock surface clean.
Engravings on lock plate, plaque, and Clochette hardware appear clean with correct depth and spacing.
Screw type and placement correct for this model/year. No tool marks or damage around screw heads.
Turnlock operates smoothly. Touret rotates without resistance. Lock and key set functioning; key insertion smooth.
Inspection Gallery
The inspection photographs below document the areas examined during the physical inspection. Select an image below to examine each recorded area.
Exterior Craft & Materials
No visible scratches, dents, marks, water spots, or discoloration across the full exterior. Leather presents a clean, uniform surface.
Etoupe evercolour leather — displays the correct natural grain, relaxed handfeel, and characteristic softness associated with the leather. Graining is consistent across panels.
Hermès heat-stamp impression (“HERMÈS / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE”) appears crisp with clean foil application and consistent depth. Position and alignment match period specifications for JPG Shoulder Birkin models.
Not applicable (non-quilted Hermès construction).
Edge paint appears evenly applied with no cracks, lifts, bubbles, or areas of uneven layering. Smooth finish throughout handles, flap edges, and side panels.
All four corners inspected closely — no rubs, no scuffs, no wear noted. Bottom piping intact.
Bag maintains the correct mini-JPG elongated silhouette with no collapse. Side panels stand properly. No signs of storage warping.
Neutral leather smell; no chemical odor, no storage odor, no mustiness.
Stitching & Construction
Hand-stitching shows correct spacing and angle consistent with Hermès saddle stitch technique. No skipped stitches.
Tension consistent along handles, flap, and perimeter seams. Back-tack finish clean and tidy.
Straight, secure, with no thread lifts or loose ends. Piping firm and properly filled.
Identity & Markings
“HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE” — correct font, correct spacing, correctly placed under the flap. Foil application even.
Embossed code present, clean, and consistent with modern Hermès format placement and style.
Interior embossing clean and properly centered.
Interior
Matching Chevre leather interior (consistent with Birkin Mini 29 construction). Smooth and clean.
Slip pocket panel flat and evenly stitched.
Interior inspected fully — no dust, no stains, no pen marks, no loose threads.
Strap / Handle
Rolled leather handles symmetrical, firm, and evenly shaped. No glazing cracks, no indentations, no handwear.
Not applicable.
Inclusions & Packaging
Hermès dust bag • Hermès box • Padlock + 2 keys set • Clochette • Protective felt • Packaging and stuffing material
Intact
Final Assessment
Item condition aligns with expected specifications for a Hermès JPG Mini Shoulder Birkin 29 . No functional defects or cosmetic issues documented.
Verified Digital Product Passport
METHODAI-assisted | Expert Review | Human Sign-Off
REVIEW WORKFLOWVisual Analysis | Image Match | Evidence-based inspection
EVIDENCE CUSTODYMacro images archived