Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Hermes (France)
Marking(s); notes: Hermes imprints, blind stamp, (W), marking(s); 1993
Materials: box calf leather, gold-tone metal hardware
Dimensions (H, W, D): 9.5"h, 12.5"w, 5"d; strap drop: 3.5" (Note: measurements are approximate; additional information available upon request.)
Additional Information: Hermes "Kelly" 32 handbag in navy box calf leather with gold-tone hardware. The Sellier-style structured exterior is finished with tonal stitching and a single rolled leather top handle. The front flap secures with a turn-lock closure and includes a leather clochette. The interior is lined in navy leather and features slip and zip pockets. Handbag includes a matching leather shoulder strap and an additional canvas shoulder strap. Blind stamp reads "W" in a circle, indicating 1993 production. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York.
This exceptional single-owner collection of luxury handbags was assembled over decades by a discerning New York collector known for her refined taste, cosmopolitan lifestyle, and appreciation for timeless design. Acquired through international travel and from premier boutiques and maisons, the collection reflects a life of elegance and sophistication.
Condition
good, creasing to outer flap top, faint scuffs and scratches to exterior leather/logo plate/feet, minor wear to interior edge coat along flap, all corners slightly worn, light dent on back, padlock does not open, wear consistent with age and light use
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