Hermès Kelly Ado GM Matte Havane Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Ado GM Matte Havane Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Kelly Ado GM (à dos, "on the back") in Matte Havane Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium hardware. The larger of two Kelly Ado sizes, distinguished from the PM by the addition of a top handle. Kelly tournante closure on the flap, adjustable canvas backpack straps, single top handle for hand carry. Matte Niloticus reads as a deep warm brown with a soft, unpolished surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. The scale pattern is visible but subdued compared to shiny finish. Interior lined in Toile H canvas, an unusual specification for an exotic Kelly Ado. Plastic intact on hardware. Vintage production, E □ stamp, 2001.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: E □ (2001)
Color: Havane
Leather: Matte Niloticus Crocodile
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 27 x 28 x 12 cm | 10.6" x 11" x 4.7"
Handle Drop: 5 cm | 2"
Strap Drop: Adjustable, 44–80 cm | 17"–31.5"
Collector's Insight: The Kelly Ado was introduced in 1996, discontinued in the early 2000s, and reissued as the Kelly Ado II in 2018. The GM with top handle is the rarer of the two original sizes. An exotic crocodile Kelly Ado is an extreme rarity; the model was produced primarily in standard calfskins. The Toile H interior is an atypical specification that may indicate a special or limited production run. Vintage Niloticus crocodile from this era reflects earlier tanning techniques.
Resale Insight: Exotic Kelly Ados surface on the secondary market with far less frequency than exotic Kellys or Birkins. The backpack format in Niloticus crocodile appeals to a collector tracking discontinued silhouettes in exotic skins rather than someone shopping standard exotic bags. Excellent condition with plastic on hardware after 24 years is exceptional preservation.
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Hand-knotted semi-precious stone crossbody chain, designed as a crossbody strap for Hermès bags or worn independently as a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 varieties of semi-precious stones including amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually knotted. Lobster clasp hardware at both ends for attachment to bag hardware. Each piece varies slightly due to the natural uniqueness of the stones.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Production: Made to order, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected color range but exact composition varies.
Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly II 20, Vintage Kelly, Mini Bolide
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
