Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware. Originally introduced in the early 1930's as the Sac à dépêches bag, the Kelly became world renowned after Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump from the paparazzi with a Kelly. With the help of Grace Kelly, the Kelly bag became a highly coveted luxury piece with over 24 hours of hand craftsmanship into each bag made in a variety of colors, leathers and finishes. This particular sellier Kelly was handcrafted in France in 1981 from premium box calf leather, which is no longer in production in the darkest brown "cafe" coloration with rarely done contrast white stitching. The Kellys' sellier structure has over 2,600 stitches to the box calf exterior and is lined with chevre leather in the same cafe color. The absence of the top handle is true to this Kellys release during the 1980's and is stamped to the inside of the sangle with "K" in circle symbolizing the production year of 1981 and a craftsman stamp of "Z" indicating the section of the atelier that the bag was made in. Gold plated hardware is in good condition with minimal scratching. Interior opens to "Hermès Paris Made In France" heat stamp under flap with plenty of storage for necessities including your cell phone. Comes with dust bag. In good vintage condition with light signs of use. Certificate of authentication will also be provided to buyer. Full specifications and condition listed below:

Measures: 8” L x 5.5” H x 3.5” D / Strap Drop: 16”

Condition: GRADE: 2.5. Great pre-owned condition with light signs of use to the box calf leather with light scratching to the exterior. Light tarnishing to resting feet of Kelly and gold plated hardware consistent with age and use. No major losses to hardware. Overall interior is in excellent condition with suede lining to pocket with light press marks..

Year Made: 1981 Authenticity Details: "K" in circle, 1981.

Material(s): Box Calf Leather, Chevre Leather, Gold Plated Hardware