A 10 year old Hand Bag sold at just 1.5 crore

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Yes it's true In an Auction ,10-year-old second-hand Hermes Birkin bag has sold for USD 217,144 (Rs 1,46,74,700) in London, a new European record for the most expensive handbag sold at an auction.

The 2008 Himalaya Birkin, with an 18-carat white gold diamond encrusted lock, exceeded its list price of Pounds 100,000-150,000 (Rs 90,29,328-1,35,43,993) on Tuesday, reports the BBC.

The record for a bag sold at auction - also a Hermes Birkin - is USD 380,000 (Rs 2,56,82,300), set in Hong Kong in 2017.Image result for hermes birkin bagChristie's said that It is the "undisputed most valuable bag in the world", auction house .It measures just 30 cm wide - smaller than the original Birkin handbag - and is made from nilo crocodile hide and features diamonds.Its name refers to the colour gradient, said to resemble the snow-capped hills of the Himalayas.A 2006 blue version of the handbag sold for USD 133,608 (Rs 90,29,896) at the same auction on Tuesday, the BBC reported.New Birkin bags can start at around USD 9,350 (Rs 6,31,919) each, but they are not easy to buy, with famously long waiting lists.Image result for hermes birkin bagThe French luxury fashion house Hermes designed what became known as the Birkin in 1981.Named after the singer and actress Jane Birkin, it has become one of the most sought-after accessories in the world, but it began as a quest for the perfect holdall.

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