My first ever H bag-but has it been painted?

[Keren16]

Y

Your bag is authentic so you should have no problem taking it to Hermes and they will tell you if it was treated. It's not like asking for authentication. You'll have a much more accurate idea of what's going on than anyone can suggest by looking at photos. FWIW the body of the bag doesn't look painted to me but the chipping area is certainly odd.
Kellys have gone up in recent years. My Rouge H 28 cost around $4K four/five years ago and I'd never find it for that little now (it does have clochette, lock, keys - expecting a vintage bag to have a strap is a stretch as it wasn't standard back then). But even at that price, actual repainting that made the bag un-spa-able would be unacceptable to me. Good luck!

I believe vintage Hermes bags have their own style & appeal.


I have old & new. They compliment reach other

 

[QuelleFromage]

I believe vintage Hermes bags have their own style & appeal.


I have old & new. They compliment reach other

Yes, I agree, they complement each other. I am just pointing out that the double D-ring for the strap didn't come until 2000.

 

[Keren16]

Yes, I agree, they complement each other. I am just pointing out that the double D-ring for the strap didn't come until 2000.

I know
I wrote about the ring. Maybe I did not describe it clearly
Since I believe you are more knowledgeable than me about these situations, what would you do if it were you?

 

[Keren16]

Thank you for the advice and encouragement! I really do like the colour and combo, the paint is quite a shame. I'll see what docride says. If it is no good and the seller does not offer price adjustment, I shall return the item and hunt for a bbk28 or another rouge h kelly, making sure to ask the seller about whether the bag had been painted before .

I'm sorry for you this happened
You bought from a reputable reseller.
I'm hoping for a good solution & will look for your updates

 

[azukitea]

@Angelalaaa just take bag to NBS and ask for a replacement strap/lock or spa service, you dont need to commit you can just go for a quote.
If H decides they wont service the bag they will let you know the reason, i.e. being painted

 

[Angelalaaa]

@Angelalaaa just take bag to NBS and ask for a replacement strap/lock or spa service, you dont need to commit you can just go for a quote.
If H decides they wont service the bag they will let you know the reason, i.e. being painted

Thank you so much azukitea! I'll post back after heading to London tomorrow and let you ladies know how it goes.

 

[Angelalaaa]

Update: I called the nbs store and they said the artisan no longer works on the floor and can only get back to me if I hand my bag to them and wait for a fortnight since she's quite busy and doesn't take appointments. Since I can't be 100% about whether the bag had been painted and already started the return process so I can't wait a whole fortnight, I would have to return the bag

 

[dhfwu]

Update: I called the nbs store and they said the artisan no longer works on the floor and can only get back to me if I hand my bag to them and wait for a fortnight since she's quite busy and doesn't take appointments. Since I can't be 100% about whether the bag had been painted and already started the return process so I can't wait a whole fortnight, I would have to return the bag

Sorry to hear that. Your find has a wonderful patina and a gorgeous shade of red - I hope you find another one soon to celebrate finishing your exams.

 

[maplemoose]

Once the bag is painted, the leather won't develop patina because of covered paint. The color may also be altered losing its character. OP, you made the right decision albeit a difficult one for a newbie. We can all feel your roller coaster run and hope your next attempt with a happy ending. I bought two painted bags from the same seller, unfortunately. Do check with them on returning and ask instructions so you won't deal with Japanese custom.