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That's what I figured about the leather after working with (and shelving) a white Penelope with worn places on it. The canvas is in decent shape, but could definitely use some washing. I haven't checked, but I'm hoping the lining is able to be pulled out. I think this is one that's liable to bleed onto the pink lining.
I have a habit of not taking before picks and just charging ahead with rehabs. This Lula's Legacy is no exception. Funny thing is I swore it was British tan before I started... now I'm wondering if it is something darker? Checked my saved pdf of color tags from one of Hyacinth's posts and Mahogany is the only darker brown I see, at least up to the mid 90's. Any thoughts? Also the serial number has nearly disappeared from the inside pocket! I can still just make out the 9952 but not the first three digits
Brasso works wonders, is really inexpensive and a bottle lasts forever. I found it at Home Depot for $3 among their cleaning supplies. Love that stuff, but you have to be VERY careful with it, since it can make leather cloudy looking.
This might help! The years are a bit off, but I figure they're pretty close and don't change much.I have a habit of not taking before picks and just charging ahead with rehabs. This Lula's Legacy is no exception. Funny thing is I swore it was British tan before I started... now I'm wondering if it is something darker? Checked my saved pdf of color tags from one of Hyacinth's posts and Mahogany is the only darker brown I see, at least up to the mid 90's. Any thoughts? Also the serial number has nearly disappeared from the inside pocket! I can still just make out the 9952 but not the first three digits
Nice finds. I nearly bid on the watermelon but two is enough! I'd dunk both. Remove the turn lock from the Dinky. It's the easiest way to clean the brass and clean the verdigris from the leather. Before you dunk, mix vinegar with some baking soda.and scrub the leather with a toothbrush. That will remove most if not all the green 'pond scum' as some here call it! Brasso and very fine steel wool on the turn lock. Looking forward to seeing the after shots.
It looks like cocoa but that was just used for Lightweights. It probably is Mahogany. It's gorgeous whatever it is! Nice job.I have a habit of not taking before picks and just charging ahead with rehabs. This Lula's Legacy is no exception. Funny thing is I swore it was British tan before I started... now I'm wondering if it is something darker? Checked my saved pdf of color tags from one of Hyacinth's posts and Mahogany is the only darker brown I see, at least up to the mid 90's. Any thoughts? Also the serial number has nearly disappeared from the inside pocket! I can still just make out the 9952 but not the first three digits
I was too first time, as I was with dunking, but they really are easy to remove and replace and you get a much better result.
grr.. Should I dunk it? What worries me is there is black leather inside and I don't want that to bleed on the red leather! Also should I clean the brass? Or would that make it silver? Do you think this could benefit from a bath or not? Please let me know! Thank you!!
