Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Hermes (France)
Marking(s); notes: Hermes imprints, blind stamp, [C], marking(s); 1999
Materials: porosus crocodile, leather, palladium-tone metal hardware
Dimensions (H, W, D): 9"h, 12.5"w, 5"d; strap drop: 3.25" (Note: measurements are approximate; additional information available upon request.)
Additional Information: Hermes "Kelly" 32 handbag in tri-color blue shiny porosus crocodile featuring palladium hardware. The structured Sellier-style bag features a single top handle and signature front flap with turn-lock closure. Interior is lined in tonal leather. Handbag includes lock, clochette, keys, and matching shoulder strap. Blind stamp reads "C" in a square, indicating 1999 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, scratches on outer plate, plating loss on clasp/back of front plate/clasp plate, wear on edges of lock leather, wear on all four corners and at bottom of the front leather & back along skin line, minor scratches on back near handle, slight crush on both back sides near seam, wear consistent with age and light use.
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