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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Vert Émeraude Shiny Alligator Gold Hardware
$79,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineVert Émeraude is a deep, saturated emerald.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Z (2021)
- Material
- Shiny Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Vert Émeraude
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 4.4 cm | 1.7"
- Strap drop
- 47 cm | 18.5"
- Dimensions
- L 20 × H 12 × D 6 cm | L 7.9" × H 4.7" × D 2.4"
- Includes
- Box, Dust Bag and Strap
- Care
- Alligator Lisse: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. 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 BagsOn shiny alligator the color gains depth across the polished scales: darker tones settle between the tiles while the raised centers catch vivid green, and gold hardware warms the jewel tone.
At Kelly 20 Mini II scale, Sellier construction keeps sharp, exterior-stitched edges around a compact frame, and the symmetrical belly scales sit in tight proportion to the small panels.
Collector's Insight:
Jewel-tone greens on shiny alligator appear far less often than neutrals, and Vert Émeraude sits at the formal end of the house's greens, darker than the bright seasonal shades.
Resale Insight:
On shiny alligator, buyers check the glaze at the corners, the flap edge and the handle, where water marks and scratches show first, and at mini scale any flaw sits closer to the eye.
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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The Condition Guide