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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Noir Box Calf Gold Hardware
$33,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineBox calf has a smooth, polished surface that carries light cleanly across each panel, and on Noir the sheen gives the black its depth, with no pronounced grain to interrupt it.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- G (2026)
- Material
- Box Calf
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 19 × D 9 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.5" × D 3.5"
- Includes
- Full Set
- Notes
- The JANEFINDS chain and the Hermès charm shown are sold separately. Other bags pictured in the group photograph are not included.
- Care
- Veau Box Calf: Polishing is not a universal remedy for wear. 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 BagsGold hardware brings warmth to the black.
The body is a trapezoid with two triangular gussets, closed by a strap that fastens at the turn-lock, and the padlock and clochette hang from the handle. Sellier construction places the edges and seams on the exterior, giving the 25 a firm, angular profile, and saddle stitching traces the outline. Gold rings flank the single top handle, and the detachable leather strap allows shoulder carry.
Box develops a richer patina with use, and its luster deepens over the years. On this example that process has not started: protective plastic is still on the turn-lock.
Styled with: Hermès Marguerite Daisy Charm and the JANEFINDS Full Mariner Crossbody Chain in gold, both sold separately
Collector's Insight:
The visual character comes from the contrast between a polished surface and sharply defined edges. The warm fittings outline the closure rather than competing with the silhouette.
Resale Insight:
Compare the surface in directional light as well as straight on. The flap edge, corners and handle warrant close inspection when assessing polished leather.
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