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Hermès Kelly Cut Chocolat Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
$32,500.00
Condition 3 – Very GoodThe object record
- Condition
- 3 – Very Good
- Date stamp
- O □ (2011)
- Material
- Niloticus Crocodile
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Chocolat
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Approx. L 31 × H 13 × D 3 cm | L 12.2" × H 5.1" × D 1.2"
- Condition notes
- Preloved. No protective plastic on the hardware. Some surface wear.
- Includes
- Full Set
- Notes
- Hermès Marguerite Daisy Charm sold separately.
- Care
- Niloticus Crocodile: 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 Cut
Introduced in 2008 as the successor to the Kelly Longue, which was discontinued that year. The clutch expression of the Kelly: the same turn-lock closure and signature flap in a flat, elongated east-west format.
Discover Hermès Kelly CutAn elongated silhouette gives this clutch a strong horizontal line, with the Kelly flap and turn-lock closure drawn across a slim, structured body. The short top handle offers a second way to carry it while preserving the clean outline.
Chocolat Niloticus crocodile brings depth and definition to the design. The beautifully balanced scale pattern is especially striking across the broad front panel, where its natural geometry becomes the focal point. The rich brown palette gives the texture room to stand out.
The restrained proportions make this a considered choice for evening, with enough visual character to stand on its own. Pair it with cream tailoring, dark denim or a simple black dress to let the texture and color lead.
Styled with: Hermès Marguerite Daisy Charm, sold separately.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly Cut's elongated form gives the Niloticus scale pattern unusual prominence. The balanced arrangement across this example's front panel is a particularly compelling detail.
Resale Insight:
When comparing crocodile Kelly Cuts, confirm the precise skin, color and hardware combination; similar silhouettes can represent materially different examples.
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.
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Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected.
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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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