Maintenance of snake skin handbag - how?

Plain_Jane_Too

Plain_Jane_Too

Plain Jane
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Sorry if this was posted before, I searched and couldn't find it... mods, if so please pm me the thread and delete this one. ty

I bought a snakeskin handbag in 1981 and it still looks good but wondering if time to "refurbish?" how is this done? I'm afraid it may start cracking from dryness soon. not a Hermes so can't take it to Hermes spa.

tia!
 
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Plain_Jane_Too said:
Sorry if this was posted before, I searched and couldn't find it... mods, if so please pm me the thread and delete this one. ty

I bought a snakeskin handbag in 1981 and it still looks good but wondering if time to "refurbish?" how is this done? I'm afraid it may start cracking from dryness soon. not a Hermes so can't take it to Hermes spa.

tia!
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I had a snakeskin clutch that belonged to my mother. It was probably from the mid 1960s. I loved to use it whenever I could. It started peeling and the skins flaked off. I was mortified (a) because it happened at an event and I was very self conscious of it and (b) I knew it was because it was not properly stored. I know I can't have it fixed because it is too far gone.
I have two more alligator handbags in the house and CANNOT find them to save my life (Mom's and Grandmother's) I know if I ever do find them, they will be in awful condition. I would call a cobbler and ask them if there is anything you can do to store your bag appropriately. I wouldn't be surprised if they tell you to store it like a fur coat.
Good luck --
Judy
 
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