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BevIW

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I ended up with this beautiful preloved chocolate Bayswater by default really. Originally, I was buying a chocolate Ledbury. The preloved luxury bag seller emailed to let me know the Ledbury was missing from his stock. I was disappointed. He said I could have a full refund or he could offer me a chocolate Bayswater instead at no extra charge and if I wasn't happy with it I could return it with a refund of the postage and a complete refund of my money. I accepted the replacement, of course.
it's in beautiful condition, although it needed a bit of conditioning, especially the cochette and the expander straps. It came complete with padlock and keys. All metalwork is a bronze colour. I was wondering if I could polish it with metal polish? I don't want to lose the colour. I'm beyond thrilled with the bag and the whole experience. It's coming along beautifully now it's not so dry. Ha metal mul berry tree tag and Made in England in capitals on a black label.IMG_20230323_183410.jpg
 
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A lovely find, congratulations!

The bronze hardware is beautiful, and rarer, and I wouldn't polish it because it may remove the bronze finish. It has a wonderful patina, as has the leather, so I would just clean and condition the leather and enjoy! :smile:
 
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A lovely find, congratulations!

The bronze hardware is beautiful, and rarer, and I wouldn't polish it because it may remove the bronze finish.

Thank you for your reply. It is such a lovely bag and was such a thrill when I was offered it. It's very clean and must have been stored away for years. I have put an organiser in it and given the expander belts a good condition. It's all becoming lovely and flexible and the leather has a lovely sheen. It's coming to life in front of my eyes the more I use it.
 
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