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Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Noir Box Calf Gold Hardware
Polished Box calf gives the small black silhouette a continuous sheen, with light moving across the panels rather than breaking over a pronounced grain.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- K (2025)
- Material
- Box Calf
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 20 × H 12 × D 6 cm | L 7.9" × H 4.7" × D 2.4"
- Includes
- Full Set with box
- Notes
- A few press marks inside. Other bags pictured in the group photograph are not included.
- Care
- Veau Box Calf: Polishing is not a universal remedy for wear. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly
Created in the 1930s by Robert Dumas as a women's bag with straps: a trapezoid with two triangular gussets, a cutout flap, a handle and two side straps. It took the Kelly name in 1956, when Grace Kelly made it famous. Sellier construction keeps the seams on the outside for a more defined outline; Retourné construction turns them inside for softer edges. The leather does not decide the construction: Box calf Kellys are recorded in both.
Discover Hermès Kelly BagsGold at the turn-lock and handle fittings supplies a warm contrast.
The Mini II is the Kelly at 20 cm, its Sellier shape set by the short top handle, the tapered sides and the stitching along the outer edges. The strap meets the turn-lock at center front, two gold rings hold the handle, and four gold feet protect the base. A detachable leather shoulder strap clips to those rings, another way to carry it without changing the clean outline.
Box is polished to a high gloss and is rigid when new, so even at this size the edges keep a crisp line. The luster deepens over years of use.
Styled with: Hermès Marguerite Daisy Charm, sold separately
Collector's Insight:
The compact handle and shallow profile distinguish the Mini II from the larger Kelly sizes. The smooth surface brings the outline and edge stitching into focus.
Resale Insight:
Interior impressions should be assessed alongside the exterior panels, corners and handle. A clean exterior alone does not establish unused condition.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide
