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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier HSS Verso Noir and Gold Epsom Permabrass Hardware
$38,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe contrast is reserved for the inside: a black exterior opens to warm Gold lining, giving this special order a different character with the flap raised.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- K (2025) (HSS)
- Material
- Veau Epsom Leather
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir (89) exterior / Gold (37) interior
- Metallic finish
- Permabrass
- Interior
- Gold leather interior.
- Dimensions
- L 20 × H 12 × D 6 cm | L 7.9" × H 4.7" × D 2.4"
- Condition notes
- Brand new.
- Includes
- Full Set
- Photography note
- The model image is a styling visualization. The in-box photographs document the offered piece.
- Care
- 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 BagsClosed, the color treatment remains discreet, with the horseshoe marking identifying the commission.
Sellier edges keep the small trapezoidal body clearly defined, while Epsom's pressed grain breaks light across the panels. Permabrass gives the clasp and handle fittings a pale, warm metallic accent against the black leather.
Collector's Insight:
This HSS Verso configuration places the contrasting color inside rather than dividing the exterior into color blocks. The interior treatment distinguishes it from both a single-color Mini II and special orders with contrasting exterior panels.
Resale Insight:
Compare the Mini II format, interior color, leather and hardware rather than grouping all black Kellys together. The unused condition and full set are relevant distinctions when assessing otherwise similar special orders.
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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The Condition Guide