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Hermes Mini Kelly Box

Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box
Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box

Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Mini Gold Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier

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

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin

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

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20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags

1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW

1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20
1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20

1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20 This HERMÈS Mini Kelly 20 is in Very Good Pre-Owned

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Serial Number: (U) Age (Circa): 1991

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Etoupe Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box
Hermes Mini Etoupe Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box

Hermes Mini Etoupe Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Mini Etoupe Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini 20cm Noir Veau Box PHW
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini 20cm Noir Veau Box PHW

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini 20cm Noir Veau Box PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini 20cm handbag. The noir box leather bag is detailed with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Black Box Leather Mini Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Black Box Leather Mini Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Black Box Leather Mini Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini sellier bag featured in rare, coveted Black Box leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Orange Epsom Brand New In Original Box
Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Orange Epsom Brand New In Original Box

Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Orange Epsom Brand New In Original Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This is an authentic HERMES epsom Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in orange. This rare and iconic mini Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20cm Box Calf Rough H/Gold Metal
Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20cm Box Calf Rough H/Gold Metal

Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20cm Box Calf Rough H/Gold Metal

By Hermès

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- This one of a kind and excellent condition Hermes mini Kelly Sellier 20cm box calf leather is

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
Vintage Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

Vintage Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! This bag is the

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! This bag is theld

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic ! Made in France Stamp

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm

Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Cute Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !) Made in France

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional cutest Authentic Hermes Baby Bag ever Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue Electric Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue Electric Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue Electric Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 featured in vivid Electric Blue Alligator. Rich with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly bag mini Miniature coveted 5P Pink NWT / box rare

HERMES Kelly bag mini Miniature coveted 5P Pink NWT / box rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Special Limited Edition mini miniature Hermes Kelly bag. Exquisite coveted 5P Pink jewel with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Tiny Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box in Silver with Mirror
Hermès Tiny Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box in Silver with Mirror

Hermès Tiny Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box in Silver with Mirror

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Smallest Authentic Hermès Kelly Bag Ever ! Teeny tiny Kelly Can be used to put jewelry, a photo

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20th Century Unknown Other

Hermes Etoupe Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag Gold Hardware New in Box
Hermes Etoupe Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag Gold Hardware New in Box

Hermes Etoupe Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag Gold Hardware New in Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Etoupe Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag Gold Hardware New in Box Brand New in Box. Store Fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box Pill Container Mirror in Silver RARE
Hermes Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box Pill Container Mirror in Silver RARE

Hermes Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box Pill Container Mirror in Silver RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Pill Box Mini Kelly Bag Pattern Made of 925 Silver Opens by the

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20th Century French Other

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box Mini "Kelly" Bag shape Can be used to put jewelry, a photo, your

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20th Century Unknown Other

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Ever Pill or Photo Box Sterling Silver RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box Mini "Kelly" Bag shape Can be used to put jewelry, a photo, your

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20th Century English Other

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin in Sterling Silver RARE
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin in Sterling Silver RARE

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin in Sterling Silver RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box Mini "Kelly" Bag shape Will come with its original Hermès safety

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20th Century Unknown Other

Hermes Vintage Noir (Black) Box Leather Mini Kelly 20cm GHW
Hermes Vintage Noir (Black) Box Leather Mini Kelly 20cm GHW

Hermes Vintage Noir (Black) Box Leather Mini Kelly 20cm GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Hermes Vintage Noir (Black) Box Leather Mini Kelly 20cm with gold hardware. This adorable mini is

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather The bag is in good vintage condition

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1988 Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Handbag in Black box leather
1988 Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Handbag in Black box leather

1988 Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Handbag in Black box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 1988 Kelly 20 in really good condition. Strap to wear it shoulder. Size 20x14 cm

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage  Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage  Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly Sport in Black box leather and golden hardware. Good vintage condition

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Mini Kelly Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes mini kelly box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, blue, red and more. If you’re looking for a hermes mini kelly box from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Mini Kelly Box?

On average, a hermes mini kelly box on 1stDibs sells for $24,432, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $188,700 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 bagBirkin, 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.