Hermès Black Box Leather Kelly 1996
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 1998 Hermès Kelly bag in black Box leather is a timeless and iconic piece, exemplifying the brand’s dedication to impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury.
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Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware.
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1970s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG007 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (T) Age: 1990 Acc...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Dog Lead / Leash
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Dog Lead / Leash Signed on both the leather and hardware.
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20th Century Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès 1990s Bracelet Kelly Black Leather Golden Metal Bracelet Bangle Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bangle bracelet (circa 1990) in gold-tone metal and fine black leather, featuring a Kelly charm and the Hermès signature above the Kelly clasp (unfortunately not picture...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag (size 32) in black Box calfskin with gold-tone hardware; black leather interior featuring two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (non-zipped); includes original ...
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1960s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Customised Bandana Print Kelly 28 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print .
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20th Century British Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 35 bag in black Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMES Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Black GHW Circl U
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Dust Bag,Shoulder Strap size: Width:28cm,height:22cm Designer:HERMES Model: Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Mat...
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Vintage Black 32 Kelly Bag 1990s with Gold Tone Hardware
$15,947Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Vintage Black 32 Kelly Bag 1990s with Gold Tone Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès black 32 Kelly gold tone hardware shoulder strap inside
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1990s Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG036 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (Y...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG087 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès 1990s Kelly 32 Black Box Leather Unisex Top Handle Handbag
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Hermès 1990s Kelly 32 Black Box Leather Unisex Top Handle Handbag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
The Hermes Kelly 32 in black Box leather captivates with its structured lines and iconic look.
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1990s Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Cracks and paint on handle (medium) Outside edge scraped (small) Outside scuffs and dirt (medium) Dark stains (medium) Dark stains on shoulder (medium) Removable Outside scra...
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1970s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage Retourne Black Swift Leather Gold Hardware 1998
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap, handle. DETAILS Hermes Kelly 28 Stamp: Box B Year of manufacture: 1998 Exterior Color: Black Exterior Material: Swift Leather Hardwar...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box leather 35cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Customised Bandana Print Hermès Kelly 28
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly 28 in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print and a Twilly.
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20th Century British Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Box Noir 1978
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Découvrez ce superbe Hermès Kelly 28 Vintage en cuir Box noir, datant de 1978. Sublimé par ses élégantes finitions Gold, ce modèle emblématique est présenté dans un superbe état de c...
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1970s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès 1993 Vintage Kelly 20cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG118 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompani...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1996 Hermès Box Calf Kelly Sellier 35 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1996 Hermès Box Calf Kelly Sellier 35 Handbag - Good condition, shows slight signs of wear - Hermès handbag in black box calf leather - Small black leather handles and a long black ...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMES KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm, CHEVRE LEATHER IN BLACK, KOLLECTION 1998 - B
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 35 cm, 2 way, Chevre leather in black, a very insensitve leather, marked with B - 1998 the square .
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG030 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (V...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 19...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [C] Age: 199...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 Box calf leather shoulder hand bag
By Hermès
Located in 10707, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 in black leather with gold hardware.
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1990s Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1992 Hermès Bordeau 32 cm box Leather Retourne Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1992 bordeau box leather retourne Kelly bag with shoulder strap, lock and clochette. Nicely aged patina with typical signs of use on the surface of the gold plated hardware...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Vintage Burgundy Box Kelly 28 Handbag, 1979, Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Burgundy/Red Gold-tone hardware Single top handle Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal patch pocket Detachable shoulder strap Comes with padlock, keys and clochett...
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1970s European Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Adorable Authentic Hermès Pill Box "Kelly" Bag shape The smallest Kelly bag ever made Will come with its original safety pin, allowing it to be hung Can be used to put ...
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20th Century Unknown Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG142 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial N...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (Z in circle, 1996) Made of box leather and yellow gold plated ...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition!
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Clutch With Strap circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage piece can be styled effortlessly with other designer items such as a Chanel Little Black Dress, a Hermès Kelly bag for a pop of color, or a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels ...
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Late 20th Century Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Garnet 8-Stone & Diamond 14k Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It can be styled with high-end designer items such as a Chanel Little Black Dress, a Hermès Kelly handbag, or a Louis Vuitton tailored blazer for an elevated look.
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Late 20th Century Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
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Hermès Black Kelly Bag 1993
By Hermès
Located in Vienna, AT
A magnificent cult black Hermès Kelly Bag with Gold-tone Metal Hardware, Padlock, Keyfob and Shoulder Strap in excellent condition.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès Black Kelly Cadena Driving 27hz0717 Gloves
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Size: Small (7) Signs of Wear: light rubbing on leather, slight discoloration This item does not come with any ext...
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20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes So Kelly Black Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Hermes Eclat So Kelly Clemenc 26 is an updated version of the Kelly sport.
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Late 20th Century Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Black shiny crocodile skin with gold hardware Sellier model The bag is lined with chevre leather.
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1970s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather.
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Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather.
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather. Vintage piece.
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20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes, A Black Crocodile Kelly Handbag
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Hermes, A Black Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes: A Black Crocodile Kelly, of 35cm, with strap and gold hardware, blind stamped O in a circle indicating circa 1985.
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermès vintage 1950's black leather Kelly bag.
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, CH
Vintage black leather Kelly bag. Featuring a trapeze body, top flap closure with twist-lock strap fastening, gold-tone hardware, front embossed logo stamp, a detachable leather cloch...
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1950s Unknown Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Bicolor Black Brown Ardennes Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available in bicolour. It is constructed from ardennes leather which has been discontinued by Hermes. This piece comes complete with original Hermes box, dustbags, shoulder st...
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Vintage Black Box With Gold Studs 20cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite vintage Hermes bag which is in immaculate condition complete with original strap. (Please note that Hermes did not make a lock & key for the 20cm Kelly) You will c...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Boxcalf Leather Gold Hardware Vintage Purse
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H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Boxcalf Leather Gold Hardware Vintage Purse
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Lowest price in the market! This piece is in excellent vintage condition and comes complete with Hermes dustbag, clochette and 2 keys. Minor creases/scratches on surface. Handle is ...
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag black leather with gold Hardware Tote/Crossbody
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic and timeless Hermes Kelly 32 in black leather with gold hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes 1983 Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* It features a single rolled leather handle and the signature Hermes flap top closure. * The interior is very spacious and is lined in coordinating leather. * It features one zi...
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag
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H 9.25 in W 12.75 in D 4.75 in
Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The timeless "Kelly" is as sophisticated as its namesake. Supple box calf leather construction. Gold-tone hardware. Top rolled handle. Removable flat strap. Flat studded feet. Front ...
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratch...
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1970s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
MINT. Vintage HERMES black box calf leather Kelly belt. Stamp S in O, 1989. 65cm
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1989. MINT. Vintage HERMES black box calf leather Kelly belt. Stamp S in O, 1989. size 65. 23", 24", 25", and 25.5".
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Mini Kelly 20 dark bue Hermès Sellier model Box leather and gold topping Length shoulder strap : 50 cm Inside pocket. Rare model from Hermès. Good condition. Thi...
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Vintage Kelly 35 Noir Black Box Calf Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair, few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: Obvious Scratches Handles/Straps: Obvious Scra...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Kelly 32 Bleu Indigo Nave Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Navy Blue / Bleu Indigo (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratche...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Customized Kelly 32 bag by the french artist David David
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Hermès bag brown box leather, size 32cm , soft leather. Customized by the sculptor and stenstilist. Accumulation of its famous "FOR YOU". Unique creation Delivered with a numbered...
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Kelly 32cm in Evergrain
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Probably one of the most glamorous and famous Hermes bags – a Black Kelly with Gold Hardware in the structured Sellier design with external stitching which gives it a particularly di...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Blue in Box leather
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
These beautiful bags are no longer made so are very sought after and we are lucky enough to have this gorgeous little Kelly in very dark blue available. S stamp, in good condition wi...
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Black Kelly Sellier 35 in black leather with strap, , gold tone hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Kelly Sport
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Black leather 'Kelly' sport bag from Hermès Vintage featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, a gold plated hardware, a front clasp fastening, internal embossed logo, a pebbled leather...
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This vintage Kelly bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the house's craftsmanship.
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Late 20th Century French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
1995 Hermes Black Kelly Sellier 32 Cm Box Calfskin Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless 1995 Hermes Kelly Sellier handbag in black box calfskin with gold-plated hardware.
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Box Calfskin Satchel Bag with No Strap
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Hermes Kelly 35 black box calfskin leather satchel bag with no strap
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Crocodile Porosus 35 cm "Kelly" Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes black "Kelly" handbag with gold-plated hardware.
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1980s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
Hermes Black Leather Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Gold tone hardware totally made in france
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1990s French Hermes Black Vintage Kelly
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Hermes Black Vintage Kelly For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes black vintage kelly for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Purple and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect hermes black vintage kelly may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Black Vintage Kelly?
On average, a hermes black vintage kelly on 1stDibs sells for $9,879, while they’re typically $361 on the low end and $83,819 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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