Hermès Kelly Online Authentication
Authenticate your Hermès Kelly with our in-house team
Before you start
- Use bright, indirect daylight and avoid glare on the hardware.
- Make sure small lettering is sharp when you zoom in.
- Do not remove plastic protectors, force the bag open or stretch the lining.
40 photos · about 20 minutes
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Front of the bag
Stand back so the whole bag is in the frame, straight on, with the flap closed.
Back of the bag
The whole bag from behind, straight on.
Handle and D-ring left stitching
A close-up of where the handle meets the D-ring, showing the stitching.
Top left corner, from the back
From behind, a close-up of the top left corner.
Left strap join, from the back
From behind, a close-up of where the left strap (sangle) joins the bag.
Handle and D-ring right stitching
A close-up of where the handle meets the D-ring, showing the stitching.
Top right corner, from the back
From behind, a close-up of the top right corner.
Right strap join, from the back
From behind, a close-up of where the right strap (sangle) joins the bag.
Handle from above
Look straight down on the handle.
Base
Turn the bag over and show the whole base, including all four feet.
Bottom left corner, from the front
From the front, a close-up of the bottom left corner, taken slightly from the side.
Foot close-up
A sharp close-up of one of the metal feet (clous) on the base.
Bottom right corner, from the front
From the front, a close-up of the bottom right corner, taken slightly from the side.
Closed lock
The front hardware with the straps closed over it and the turn-lock shut.
Right plate
A close-up of the right-hand metal plate on the front.
Left plate
A close-up of the left-hand metal plate on the front.
Back of the strap plate
Lift a strap and show the back of the metal plate on it.
Turn-lock (touret)
A straight-on close-up of the turn-lock.
Hermès stamp
A sharp, straight-on close-up of the Hermès stamp on the front, showing the full wording.
Side, with the bag open
Open the straps and flap, then photograph the side of the bag.
Strap stitching at the side
A close-up of the stitching where the strap threads through the side.
Underside of the flap
Lift the flap and show its underside, including the edges and stitching.
Underside of turn-lock (touret)
Lift the flap and take a close-up of the back of the turn-lock (touret)
Inside the bag
The whole inside of the empty bag.
Zip pocket corner
A close-up of a corner of the inside zip pocket, taken slightly from the side.
Zip close-up
A sharp close-up of the zip pull and teeth.
Strap stitching close-up
A close-up of the stitching where a strap joins the bag.
Date stamp
A sharp close-up of the date stamp, showing every letter and symbol. Ask us if you can't find it.
End of the closed zip
A close-up of the end of the zip when closed.
Front pocket corner stitching
A close-up of the stitching in a corner of the inside front pocket (the one with no zip).
Front pocket centre stitching
A close-up of the stitching in the middle of the inside front pocket.
Lock, clochette and tirette
Lay the padlock, its leather case (clochette) and the tirette together.
Padlock close-up
A sharp close-up of the padlock, showing any stamps and numbers.
Keyhole close-up
A sharp close-up of the padlock's keyhole.
Key close-up
A sharp close-up of a key, showing any numbers.
Shoulder strap
The shoulder strap, coiled up.
Snap Hook
A close-up of one of the shoulder strap's snap hooks.
Shoulder strap stamp
A sharp close-up of the stamp on the shoulder strap.
Dust bags
Any dust bags that came with the bag.
Receipt
The original receipt, if you have it. You can cover any personal details.
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