Hermès Silver Mini Kelly bag fetches world record HK$500,000

Hermès’ Silver Mini Kelly bag. Photo: Spink

The Hermès Silver Mini Kelly bag, a possibly unique special order, fetched a world record of HK$500,000 (US$63,750) at a Spink auction in Hong Kong.

 Considered a masterpiece and being one of the top five most special handbags in the world, this elegant sterling silver Kelly 15cm bag features a removable Chaine D’Ancre shoulder strap.

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Secured with a branded sterling silver turn-lock closure on the front flap, the bag became the spotlight in Spink’s first auction of luxury handbags and accessories. 

 

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The sale comprised more than 100 handbags and accessories in different shapes and forms, including a Hermès Kelly Millennium Moonlight and a Birkin So Black. 

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Hermès’ So Black collection, released in 2010

The deal marked a new chapter for the company in the lifestyle collectors market – it was the first live sale of handbags and accessories in Hong Kong. Founded in 1666 and headquartered in London, auction house Spink holds more than 70 auctions a year.

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