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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Cut Blue Electric Nilo Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$28,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe Kelly Cut in Blue Electric Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Niloticus Crocodile
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Blue Electric
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 31 × H 13 × D 2.5 cm | L 12.2" × H 5.1" × D 1"
- Includes
- Box, Sleeper, Strap, Ribbon
- 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 CutNiloticus Crocodile from the Nile crocodile has slightly larger scales than Porosus, with a rounder profile. It remains one of the most sought-after exotic skins in the Hermès range.
The Kelly Cut is the clutch expression of the Kelly silhouette, with the same turn-lock closure and signature flap in a flat, elongated format. Interior features a flat pocket. The form is designed for evening use, holding essentials without the structure of the full Kelly.
Collector's Insight:
Niloticus Crocodile production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.
Resale Insight:
The market demand for Kelly bags continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.
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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How JANEFINDS authenticates-
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Years of Hermès scholarship, collection, and authentication.
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How we authenticate -
Five tiers
Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide