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Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Ii

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW SKU: Z149959 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermes Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert D’Eau Matte Alligator leather with gold

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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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20
Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20

Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20

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H 4.73 in W 7.29 in D 2.17 in

Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Hermès rose lipstick Chevre leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20 with tonal stitching, palladium-plated

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm
Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm

Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

hours to be assembled. A hard-to-find item, this pre-owned exotic crocodile leather mini-Kelly 20

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm
Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm

Hermès Exotic Mini Kelly II Sellier 20cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Gorgeous Hermès Mini Kelly is extremely sought after. Featured in Vert Foncé a Dark Green

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Navy Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Navy Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Navy Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Size: 20cm Color: Navy Material: Epsom Leather Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Black Shiny Lizard Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Black Shiny Lizard Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Black Shiny Lizard Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Size: 20cm Color: Black Material: Shiny Lizard Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Fizz Epsom Leather Mini Kelly 20cm II Sellier
Hermès Vert Fizz Epsom Leather Mini Kelly 20cm II Sellier

Hermès Vert Fizz Epsom Leather Mini Kelly 20cm II Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Vert Fizz Epsom Leather Mini Kelly 20cm II Sellier Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 20cm II

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2010s French Structured 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

Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K
Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K

Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K The Hermès Kelly 20 in Guimauve

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Vert Criquet Chevre Leather Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Vert Criquet Chevre Leather Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Vert Criquet Chevre Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Size: 20cm Color: Vert Criquet Material: Chevre Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly II Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermès Mini Kelly II Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly II Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Mini Kelly II Sellier Size: CM: L 20 cm x H 16 cm x D 10 cm INCH: W 7.5" x

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II Chai Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly II Chai Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly II Chai Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Mini Kelly II Sellier Size: CM: L 20 cm x H 16 cm x D 10 cm INCH: W 7.5" x

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Never Worn Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Cactus Blue Atol Bag
Never Worn Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Cactus Blue Atol Bag

Never Worn Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Cactus Blue Atol Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Never worn Rare Hermes VIP mini kelly II sellier verso collection in cactus epsom leather, blue

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Beton Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Beton Ostrich Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Beton Ostrich Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Size: 20cm Color: Beton Material: Ostrich Hardware: Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find classic Gold Epsom

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find classic Gold Epsom

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find classic Gold Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier NATA GOLD EPSOM Gold Hardware Z
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier NATA GOLD EPSOM Gold Hardware Z

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier NATA GOLD EPSOM Gold Hardware Z

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 20cm Hermes Kelly 20cm Sellier Most desired size in a Kelly Color is Nata and Gold

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Black Gold Bag
New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Black Gold Bag

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Black Gold Bag

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in L 8.75 in

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Black Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Never worn Rare Hermes VIP mini kelly II sellier in black chevre misore (goatskin) leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Rose Pourpre Bag
New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Rose Pourpre Bag

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Rose Pourpre Bag

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in L 8.75 in

New Hermes VIP Mini Kelly II Rose Pourpre Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Never worn Rare Hermes VIP mini kelly II sellier in rose pourpre chevre misore (goatskin) leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag
Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag

Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The covetable Hermès mini Kelly Sellier II Bag exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from exquisite

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Alligator Crocodile Bag
HERMES Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Alligator Crocodile Bag

HERMES Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Alligator Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

100% Authentic Hermes Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Pochette Bag COLOR: Lisse Rose MATERIAL: Alligator

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Etoupe Epsom Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II GHW
Hermes Etoupe Epsom Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II GHW

Hermes Etoupe Epsom Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Etoupe Epsom Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II GHW One of the most desirable and celebrated bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier Mini II Epsom Chai gold HW
Hermès Kelly Sellier Mini II Epsom Chai gold HW

Hermès Kelly Sellier Mini II Epsom Chai gold HW

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, BE

This rare Mini Kelly in Sellier style in the color Chai is an absolute eye-catcher. The bag is

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2010s French Clutches

Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Gold With Silver Hardware, Epsom Leather
Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Gold With Silver Hardware, Epsom Leather

Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Gold With Silver Hardware, Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Mini Kelly II comes in Sellier Epsom Leather making it hold its shape. The base has 4 palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Black Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Black Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly II Sellier In Black Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Shop this classic Hermes Mini Kelly In Black With Gold Hardware, Epsom Leather. This Hermes Mini

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Etoupe Epsom GHW
Hermès Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Etoupe Epsom GHW

Hermès Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Etoupe Epsom GHW

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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Hermès Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Etoupe Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly Mini II Sellier Etoupe Epsom Gold Hardware Adored by everyone for its incredibly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Veau Gold Plated Epsom Mini Kelly II Bag Sellier 20
Hermès Black Veau Gold Plated Epsom Mini Kelly II Bag Sellier 20

Hermès Black Veau Gold Plated Epsom Mini Kelly II Bag Sellier 20

By Hermès

Located in Montreal, Quebec

. The traditional Kelly turn-lock secures the small flap. The interior is composed of soft lambskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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$11,463

H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

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By Chanel

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$5,800

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By Hermès

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$5,800

H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

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By Hermès

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Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Ii For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes mini kelly sellier ii for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in more. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes mini kelly sellier ii among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Ii?

On average, a hermes mini kelly sellier ii on 1stDibs sells for $38,545, while they’re typically $32,500 on the low end and $120,000 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.