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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Vert D'eau and Gris Perle Matte Alligator Permabrass Hardware
$69,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Matte Alligator Mississippiensis
- Color
- Vert D'Eau / Gris Perle
- Metallic finish
- Permabrass
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 BagsTwenty centimeters in Sellier construction. Horseshoe Stamp special order;bicolor configuration unavailable through standard production. Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator body with Gris Perle contrast on handle, sangles, and strap; soft mint green against pearl gray. Two pastel tones that read as a single harmonious palette. Permabrass hardware adds warmth with its yellow-gold finish;richer than Palladium, subtler than polished Gold.
Matte Alligator Mississippiensis on both colors; the finish absorbs light across each scale, creating depth without shine. HSS stamp indicates client-specified combination produced in limited quantity.
Pair with: JANEFINDS Convertible Triple Mariner Extender for crossbody versatility
Collector's Insight:
HSS exotic Mini Kellys in pastel bicolor represent special order access at its most refined. Vert D'Eau and Gris Perle create a tonal effect;soft green with soft gray rather than high-contrast pairing. Permabrass hardware appears on a fraction of production; the warmer finish complements the delicate color combination better than Palladium would.
Resale Insight:
HSS exotics in pastel colorways trade to collectors seeking unique configurations. The bicolor matte alligator with Permabrass hardware multiplies the variables;fewer comparable pieces exist. Store-fresh condition from 2023 with HSS designation represents strong positioning in the exotic Mini Kelly market.
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.
Delivery and payment +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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