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Hermes 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Sellier Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware. Circa 1940's. Good to Very Good Condition. ...
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Hermes 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Sellier Kelly Bag with Gold HardwareCirca 1940's
Good to Very Good Condition
14" Width x 10" Height x 5" Depth
This is an incredible example of Hermes history, being one of the first renditions of the now famous Kelly bag. Created in the 1940's this bag is an unbelievable opportunity to own a holy relic of the Hermes world. This Kelly bag is done in Shiny Black Crocodile, featuring one top handle, Gold Hardware, and a flap top with a turnlock closure. The interior is done in matching Black Chevre Leather, featuring one large slip pocket and two adjacent slip pockets. This bag includes two keys, a lock, and a clochette.
This bag is in Good to Very Good Condition. There is scratching and patina to the hardware, green patina to the touret window, and a few light scuffs to the exterior. The interior leather exhibits some scuffing, denting, general signs of aging.
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