Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Black Doblis Suede Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Veau Doblis Gold Hardware
Veau Doblis is Hermès's calf suede, with a finely napped surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Noir on Doblis reads deeper and softer than Noir on Box or Swift, with the matte texture flattening highlights into a continuous tonal field. Suede takes patina differently than smooth leather: the nap shifts and develops character with handling rather than registering wear as scratches. Gold hardware provides the only shine against the matte ground.
Sellier construction assembles the bag with edges facing outward and seams exposed, producing the rigid architectural profile the format favors. Doblis in Sellier is an unusual combination because the suede's softness reads against the construction's structural intent, creating a textural tension absent from smooth-leather Sellier builds. Hermès has not consistently produced Doblis Kelly Selliers in recent years, and the leather is not part of the standard contemporary Kelly catalog. C square stamp places production at 1997, atelier 13, craftsman R.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: C □ (1997)
Color: Noir
Leather: Veau Doblis
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm | 11" x 8.7" x 3.9"
Handle Drop: 9 cm | 3.5"
Includes: Inquire
Collector's Insight: Vintage Doblis Kellys appear infrequently on the secondary market because suede demands more careful storage than smooth leather and most surviving examples show condition compromises that knock them out of collector circulation. Sellier construction in Doblis is rarer still than Retourné, since the structural format does not soften the material's inherent vulnerability. Twenty-eight years old in Excellent condition indicates attentive long-term ownership rather than typical wear curve.
Resale Insight: Doblis Kellys trade to collectors seeking texture variety beyond the standard leather catalog, with the buyer pool narrower than smooth-leather Kellys but consistent. Noir with Gold hardware is the foundational pairing across all Kelly leathers and translates that universal demand to the Doblis subcategory. Late-1990s production with original brass-tone gold hardware shows the period-correct hardware aging, which collectors of the era value over restoration.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
Hand-knotted semi-precious stone crossbody chain, designed as a crossbody strap for Hermès bags or worn independently as a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 varieties of semi-precious stones including amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually knotted. Lobster clasp hardware at both ends for attachment to bag hardware. Each piece varies slightly due to the natural uniqueness of the stones.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Production: Made to order, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected color range but exact composition varies.
Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain
Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly II 20, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
