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Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Noir Shiny Alligator Gold Hardware
$65,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentShiny alligator is polished by hand with agate stones to a high gloss that catches light in sharp points, where matte alligator absorbs it.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- D (2019)
- Material
- Shiny Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis, □)
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- 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
- Full Set and Receipt Copy
- 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 BagsIn Noir the glaze deepens the black, and the American alligator's broad, even tiles sit in tight proportion across the small panels.
Sellier construction gives the Kelly 20 Mini II its rigid form, with externally stitched seams and sharp corners that read especially graphic at this scale, and gold hardware adds a warm counterpoint to the black.
Collector's Insight:
Noir shiny alligator with gold hardware is the classic exotic Kelly specification, and the Mini II carries it at evening scale.
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. Cracked or lifted scales cannot be restored, which is why they weigh more than light surface marks.
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