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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 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

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 !

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Good, Minor signs of use, light scratches on hardware, clean interior. Accessories: Dust bag,shoulder strap size: Width:20cm,height:15cm Designer:Hermes Model:Mini Ke...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Double Tour Rose Extrême Leather Bracelet T2
Hermès Mini Kelly Double Tour Rose Extrême Leather Bracelet T2

Hermès Mini Kelly Double Tour Rose Extrême Leather Bracelet T2

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301290 Comes With Box Only Model Mini Kelly Double Tour Size: T2 corresponds to size S, suitable for a wrist circumference of approximately 15.5 cm. Metal Calfskin Weight Appr...

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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold

Hermès Sanguine Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm
Hermès Sanguine Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm

Hermès Sanguine Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A charming accessory - an adorable Hermès Mini Kelly Twilly bag charm. The exterior of this Kelly bag charm features a Sanguine Tadelakt leather detailed with tonal stitching.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm
Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm

Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A chic Hermès Mini Kelly Twilly bag charm. The exterior of this Kelly bag charm features a Noir Tadelakt leather detailed with tonal stitching.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Gold Epsom leather, a timeless icon in one of Hermès' most iconic neutrals.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Gris Meyer Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Gris Meyer Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Gris Meyer Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Mini Kelly Sellier Size: 20 Color: Gris Meyer Material: Epsom Leather Purchased Date: 2021 Stamp: Z Hardware: Gold Hardware Scope Of Delivery: Bag w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a timeless symbol of elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware
Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier in Black Epsom, delivering a sharply defined, architectural silhouette where every edge feels deliberate and precise.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes
Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes

Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Kelly charm in black leather and gold-tone metal, lined with black leather, handle wrapped with a Twilly silk twill ribbon, comes in its mini dust bag and Hermès box.

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2010s French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermès Kelly Mini II Cuivre Chèvre Mysore PHW
Hermès Kelly Mini II Cuivre Chèvre Mysore PHW

Hermès Kelly Mini II Cuivre Chèvre Mysore PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful Hermès Kelly Mini II handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features Cuivre Chèvre Mysore leather and is complemented by palladium hardware and tonal stitchings.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a bold and striking statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW
Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW The Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier in Graphite Alligator Mississippiensis captures an aura of refined strength and...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware
Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware

Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, a rare Special Order (HSS) in Craie and Gold Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Nata, H Orange and Brique Tadelakt leather. Whimsical and delightful this fabulous charm...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX

Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Comes with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper, and Hermes box. If you buy only one Kelly, this Gold 25cm Kelly is the only one you need!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW
Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW

Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Faint pressmark along base and scratches along exterior. Brand: Hermès Model: Mini Kelly 20 II Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Shoulder Bag; Top Handle Size (Generic): Mi...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW
Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features Craie, Mauve Pale and Gold Veau Epsom leather and is complemented by palladium hardw...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete
New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete

New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

The compact interior is thoughtfully crafted to hold daily essentials, lined with soft leather for a touch of quiet luxury. Every detail of this Mini Kelly reflects Hermès’ mastery ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly 20, commonly known as the Mini Kelly II, in Etoupe Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW) is one of the most coveted and difficult-to-acquire pieces in the world of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an effortless elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling

Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium
Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium

Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes NEW Purcahsed in December 2025 from boutique Fresh out Hermes Called the Mini Kelly 20cm K stamp Just arrived from the Hermes Boutique Silver Argent Very very limited editi...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware
Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware

Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an The Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a rare blend of soft elegance and modern edge.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022
Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

This is such a rare bag arriving to our store 🤗 A beautiful shine of this tadelakh leather 🌟✨ Gorgeous, gorgeous 😍 The most coveted combo at this moment 🥰❤️ This 25 cm kelly ...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware

Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in a striking Tricolore combination of Gris Misty, Noir, and Alezan Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès Mini Kelly is in pristine, brand new condition with protective plastic still covering all hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Rouge H in Box leather
Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Rouge H in Box leather

Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Rouge H in Box leather

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Vintage Kelly in classic Rouge H, this Mini Kelly is a perfect evening bag, but still has enough room to accommodate our modern requirements, including smart phones for u...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW
Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW Downsized from a Hermès Kelly bag, this adorable Hermès Kelly Twilly bag charm is crafted of luxurious shiny black lizard leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue

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.

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

New Hermès Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in Orange H Epsom Calf leather , PHW
New Hermès Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in Orange H Epsom Calf leather , PHW

New Hermès Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in Orange H Epsom Calf leather , PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Mini​ ​Kelly​ ​20​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Epsom​ ​calfskin​ ​Orange​ ​H​ ​leather,​ ​silver​ ​palladium​ ​trim,​ ​Orange​ ​leather​ ​handle,​ ​Orange​ ​leathe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Micro Mini Tiny Birkin Feu Orange Epsom Leather
Hermes Micro Mini Tiny Birkin Feu Orange Epsom Leather

Hermes Micro Mini Tiny Birkin Feu Orange Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Singapore, SG

Extremely rare piece! Collector's item. This tiny birkin comes complete with original Hermes box, dustbags, shoulder strap and care card. It can be worn on your waist with the should...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS
Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS

Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS

By Hermès

Located in Sheffield, GB

HSS made to order - Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Vert Criquet and Craie Sellier in Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW).

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Noir (Black) in Croco Leather Gold Hardware (GHW) Stamp A (2017)
Hermes Kelly 20 Noir (Black) in Croco Leather Gold Hardware (GHW) Stamp A (2017)

Hermes Kelly 20 Noir (Black) in Croco Leather Gold Hardware (GHW) Stamp A (2017)

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Brand New, fresh from store and never worn Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm purse, in chick and elegant classic Black Color and Alligator Mississippiensis Shiny Leather.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware
Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware

Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Kuwait City, KW

Material: 100% Chèvre Mysore leather Permabrass hardware One top handle Signature strap closure Signature turn-lock Removable crossbody strap Made in France Comes in a signature Herm...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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 Condition accompanied by Care Booklet, Spa Receipt.

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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 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in ...

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1990s French Top Handle 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

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Hermes Mini Kelly Box Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of hermes mini kelly box leather you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, red, blue and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of hermes mini kelly box leather may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Leather?

The price for a piece of hermes mini kelly box leather starts at $489 and tops out at $188,700, and on average, selling for $25,010.

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.