Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier, Black Box Calf, Gold Hardware, Circle W Stamp

$19,925.00 USD

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A Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier in black Box calf with gold hardware and a circle W stamp. Outward stitching gives the outline a precise, formal character, while leather and hardware form the classic dark-and-gold contrast.

The Piece

Sellier construction emphasises the edge and structure of the body, and the 28 format gives those lines enough breadth to read clearly. Box calf, smooth and polished, is the leather most closely tied to the original Kelly.

This is a visibly used example. Surface and interior scratches, rubbed corners and hardware marks are disclosed as they are, without recasting wear as pristine condition. The stamp is recorded as found, without assigning an unverified year.

Details

Maker: Hermès
Model: Kelly 28 Sellier
Material: Box calf leather
Colour: Black
Hardware: Gold
Stamp: Circle W
Measurements: Width 25–29 cm (9.8–11.4 in) · Height 21 cm (8.3 in) · Depth 11 cm (4.3 in) · Handle 26 cm (10.2 in)

Condition

Scratches to the exterior and interior.
Rubbed corners.
Scratches to the hardware.
The full photograph gallery forms part of this description; colour can vary slightly with lighting and screen.

No single letter grade is assigned here; the notes above describe the piece as it is. For how Japanese condition descriptions are read, see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Stamp, stitching, leather and hardware are examined together in Japan before dispatch, and every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it lightly stuffed so the body holds its shape, store it away from direct sun and moisture, and seek specialist advice before any cleaning or repair.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped fully insured and tracked; for a piece of this value, carrier and route are arranged individually and confirmed with you before dispatch. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final.

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