Docride's Hermes Lazarus Thread (can this Hermes be Saved? )
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Hi there !
I don’t think Hernes will seal cracks … I’d have them check that this bag hadn’t been painted or touched up by non Hermes craftsman before deciding to keep the bag . As you know , Hermes won’t replace handles if the bag has already been worked with color work or stitching on by an aftermarket craftsman . Just a thought.
Factor the price of handle replacement into the bags price and see if the price is still a good one for the bag or if it makes it not such a good deal.
Very best of luck
Doc
Hi what a pretty bag
Hermes night fix that for you or a trusted luxury handbag restoration shop. They will take some leather glue and tack that down very carefully so as not to get glue where it’s not wanted.
All the best ,doc
Hi Doc & all!
I am interested in this vintage box kelly and although love the ageing of the leather was wondering the appearance of these wrinkles are early signs of dryness, eventual cracking. it looks like it's all over where the bag folds etc. would appreciate your help...if it's salvageable or can be maintained/fixed.
I'm new to box leather and haven't found enough information on wrinkling- please help.
I am interested in this vintage box kelly and although love the ageing of the leather was wondering the appearance of these wrinkles are early signs of dryness, eventual cracking. it looks like it's all over where the bag folds etc. would appreciate your help...if it's salvageable or can be maintained/fixed.
I'm new to box leather and haven't found enough information on wrinkling- please help.
Hi Doc!
Thank you for all you do - I have read thru more than 80 pages of your generous wisdom!
Do you mind taking a look at the condition of this BBK pls? The bag looks in good condition generally…
Howevuuuuh…
1/ There are two deep holes on the corners - is fillable at spa?
2/ The sangles appear v dry but the rest of the piece seems okay - is this salvageable with your methodology?
Many thanks in advance.
Please never tire of us!
Thank you for all you do - I have read thru more than 80 pages of your generous wisdom!
Do you mind taking a look at the condition of this BBK pls? The bag looks in good condition generally…
Howevuuuuh…
1/ There are two deep holes on the corners - is fillable at spa?
2/ The sangles appear v dry but the rest of the piece seems okay - is this salvageable with your methodology?
Many thanks in advance.
Please never tire of us!
Hi there !
What a lovely box calf Kelly. From the photos , yes looks like it has gotten a bit dry at some point , conditioning may help. The wrinkles will not smooth out though.
I have a nice youtube video you can watch for evaluation of vintage Birkin and Kelly bags . Check out my channel below my header.
All the best doc
Hi there ,
This isn’t a home spa project in my opinion. The holes could be filled ( Hernes will not do this) the handle has some cracks ……
Not sure the price point on this bag … you can private message me to chat.
All the best doc
Hi Docride. A quick question. I have a vintage kelly bag that has similar tarnishing/oxidizing as this picture in the attached link (not to this extreme degree) but it is exhibiting these rainbow colors. I have used a sunshine polishing cloth and the rest of the brass is fully polished back to the deep gold color, but there are small areas that are colored in this way. I tried looking up how to get rid of tarnish, but all the usual remedies are listed, but nothing specific on this type of tarnish.
What is this? Why won't the polishing cloth rid this? Is there anything else that can be done?
What is this? Why won't the polishing cloth rid this? Is there anything else that can be done?
What a beautiful Bag ! Congratulations
Clean condition and polish to keep it lovely for your beloved daughter
I can’t see a lot of details to give you a better assessment. If you like to send additional photos you can private message me .
All the best doc
Hi @docride
Do you think this Barenia Birkin could be cleaned up, or are the dark stains likely permanent? I am happy with patina but dirty looking marks, less so.
Reading through this thread it sounds as though dark marks are likely not to come out of Barenia once set.
Thank you so much for this thread!
Do you think this Barenia Birkin could be cleaned up, or are the dark stains likely permanent? I am happy with patina but dirty looking marks, less so.
Reading through this thread it sounds as though dark marks are likely not to come out of Barenia once set.
Thank you so much for this thread!
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Hi there, wear with dirt on it can sometimes be lightened , however then you have lightened worn areas , the dark handles can be degreased some but it won’t look like original color again will be lightened but not necessarily uniformly. Stains once set are generally permanent.
And that’s the scoop. I hope that was helpful?
Personally a hood cleaning and an interesting patina is nice too.; So long as it’s not dingy with dirt ..,
All the best , doc
Hi, this is not something I’m
Allowed to discuss here According to TPF rules.
I think you can Google my name and find some information.
Thank you