Hermès "Kelly Sellier" 32 glossy crocodile

Hermès "Kelly Sellier" 32 bag in shiny crocodile, burgundy (pos. Rouge H). Paris, ca. 1955-1965.

Sellier structure (marked edges), top handle, "touret" clasp with twist, gilt hardware, four clous on base. High quality shiny crocodile leather (Crocodylia spp.) with regular pattern. HERMÈS PARIS" stamped in gold on the flap (visible in photo). No date stamp or workshop stamp on the back of the sangle, consistent with productions of the 50s and 60s.
Measurements: 32 x 23 x 12 cm.

Condition: Structurally sound and with attractive vintage patina for collectors.
General brightness of the leather well preserved; wear and rubbing on corners and edges, micro-cracks and occasional dryness typical of age; slight sagging and creases of use on the side gussets.

This bag is considered an absolute icon of French leather goods. This Kelly Sellier in shiny crocodile in deep burgundy - handmade by a single craftsman and finished with gold hardware - encapsulates the architecture and elegance that made Hermès famous from the 1950s to the 1960s. The clear reading of the scales, the structured silhouette and its vintage patina give it a strong presence. Highly sought after by international collectors in these historic finishes, it is a piece that transcends fashions, perfect both to wear and to integrate into a reference collection.