Hi
I've been an avid reader of this forum for many months as I've been wanting to get my first Tods bag. I've purchased this one from eBay and am hoping my research has paid off! I know this is a very early style c2005 (Tods new D bag?)
NEW TOD'S Ladies Beige Leather Double Strap Shoulder Style D- Bag Medium
131545804151
stuffusell
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-TODS-...151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1ea0bdad77
The leather is quite hard and it is a structured rather than floppy bag.
Doesn't really smell strongly of leather but perhaps this is because of it's age?
Inside is stamped with "made in Italy" and "Genuine leather RC14"
Inside zipper pull is engraved Tods on both sides, handles are attached with a double golden rivet. Bottom studs are attached and visible inside the bottom of the bag. All hardware is stamped but the D-bag handbag charm doesn't have the year on the reverse, just D-bag on the front.
If further pictures are needed please let me know.
Thanks very much for any help you can give.