20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Circa 2010 Hermes Black Leather Kelly 50 Travel Bag, with palladium hardware, stamped to the leather 'K' '26C', carrying handle, detachable shoulder strap, leather lining internally with two open pockets and a zipped pocket, four studs to the underside, two keys and a fob, padlock and small drawstring bag, dust bag, 25cm by 52cm by 30cm
The Kelly bag was launched in 1935 and named after the American actress Grace Kelly. Approximately 120,000 Kelly bags are produced each year, handmade with 27,000 stitches and taking 25 hours to create in a variety of leathers and colours. The good news is that if you bought one in the 1950s it would have cost you £700, compared with todays average price tag of £6500.
Sold for £3,500
Estimated at £3,500 - £4,500
. Handle - leather tabs where attached are worn/rubbed, rubbing to the leather straps, lining on the base damaged - see images.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021
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