share pics of ur box that have a beautiful patina!!

[sophia_1688]

hey everyone, i've been thinking about purchasing a box kelly. i've heard wonderful things and negative things about box though, like it scratches, but also over time it develops a beautiful patina. that's where this new thread comes in, i was hoping if any of you here have box accessories or bags that u've had for a while and have a patina developed throughout the years, you'd be able to share with me and other tpf members as well. thanks to you all!!

 

[umamanikam]

my 38 yrs old box kelly

 

[Nola]

^How gorgeous Umamanikam!

 

[Katel]

This is why I love box - ohhh the patina. I dream about it. I have 2 3-4 yr old box Dalvys and they do not shine like my vintage box. It's a long wait.

1959 black box 32 Kelly:

1993 chocolate box 35 Kelly:

1986 Chocolate box 31 Trim II:

I can take more pics later - my digital camera's broken (waaaah)

 

[golden's mom]

What beauties!

 

[archangel]

gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sus]

Gorgeous bags Katel and Umamanikam.

 

[Tenshi1986]

Great Collection, Katel!!!
The Trim looks splendid

Here's two pictures of a checkbook cover from 1980, which I used to own.
Patina on this piece was amazing & the feel was just silky

 

[dressage queen]

a 1946 kelly 35:

 

[jag]

Those bags are just incredible!

 

[chaneljewel]

your bags are indeed lovely...now I understand everyone's love of box

 

[rainrowan]

The patina on those black Kellys are amazing! It's almost mirror-like...

 

[princessfrog]

waahhh power drool!! These are soo nice! Thanks for sharing !!!

 

[missmustard]

Wow... very impressive!! They age so well. I can't believe dressage queen's is over 50yrs old!!

 

[mnpurselover]

Thank you for posting these pics! They are AMAZING!

How long does it take to develop a patina on your box bags?