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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Vintage Kelly 20 Sellier Noir Box Calf Gold Hardware
$28,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Box Calf
- Color
- Noir
- 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 BagsBox calf is Hermès's classic smooth calfskin, polished to a tight, glossy surface that shows depth rather than grain. With age and handling it settles into the patina the leather is known for, and in Noir the finish gives the small Kelly a formal gleam.
This is the vintage Kelly 20 in Sellier construction, with sharp, outward-stitched edges and the original format's fuller proportions, and gold hardware warms the black.
Collector's Insight:
The original Kelly 20 was later replaced by the Kelly 20 Mini II, which has different proportions, so the vintage format is closed supply. Box and Sellier together are the most formal way the small Kelly was made.
Resale Insight:
Box shows scratches and water marks readily, though light marks can be polished, so buyers check the flap edge, corners and handle, and the gold hardware for plating wear.
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.
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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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