Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Anemone Epsom Gold Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Epsom
- Color
- Anemone (P9)
- Metallic finish
- Gold
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 BagsAnemone is a saturated violet with enough red warmth to read vivid rather than dark. Epsom's embossed grain carries the pigment evenly, and Sellier construction sharpens the Kelly 25 into its most architectural form, with external saddle stitching and crisp corners.
Gold hardware against violet pulls the red undertone forward and gives the pairing warmth, and the detachable shoulder strap lets the bag go from hand to shoulder.
Collector's Insight:
Anemone returns in waves rather than staying in continuous production, and it has become one of the house's best-known purples.
Resale Insight:
Saturated Epsom resists scratches but shows color loss at the corners, so buyers check those and the handle first.
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 +
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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