{"product_id":"vintage-mulberry-bayswater-in-chocolate-croc-embossed-leather","title":"Vintage Mulberry Bayswater in Chocolate Croc-Embossed Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn uncommon archival interpretation of Mulberry’s most recognizable silhouette, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBayswater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is rendered in rich chocolate-brown leather with an oversized crocodile embossing and finished with warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique brass hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic scale of the croc pattern gives the otherwise classic Bayswater a much more collector-driven feel. Unlike the more frequently encountered smooth and natural-grain versions, vintage croc-embossed Bayswaters appear considerably less often on the secondary market, making this a particularly strong example for someone looking beyond the standard iterations of the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structured tote features Mulberry’s signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostman’s Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two rolled top handles, belted detailing across the body and a spacious suede-lined interior with a zippered compartment. The chocolate-on-chocolate treatment is especially good here: from a distance it reads understated, while up close the variation in the embossed scales gives the leather substantial depth and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulberry continues to revisit croc-print and Congo treatments for special Bayswater editions today, further tying this vintage example to a recurring—and more limited—part of the house’s design vocabulary.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate brown crocodile-embossed leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique brass-tone hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Postman’s Lock closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble rolled leather top handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable belted side construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown suede interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior zip compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14–14.5 in \/ 35.5–37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.5–11.75 in \/ 27–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3–6.5 in \/ 16–16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle drop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6.7 in \/ 13–17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable croc-embossed Bayswaters are documented at approximately 35.5–38 cm wide, 26–27 cm high and 16 cm deep; slight variation between production periods is normal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows light to moderate signs of prior use consistent with its vintage age. The exterior exhibits some rubbing and color loss along the lower corners, edges, and leather straps, with light surface wear and natural creasing throughout. The crocodile embossing remains beautifully defined and the bag retains its structure. Hardware shows minor scratching and natural patina.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown suede interior is in very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the nap remaining clean and well preserved overall. Variations and impressions visible in the suede are characteristic of the leather construction and storage rather than significant wear. Interior hardware and zip compartment remain well presented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulberry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287614304308,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9997\/5220\/files\/F6ED3058-ECB8-42A9-B394-579280DAAFE2.jpg?v=1788394493","url":"https:\/\/simonesvintage.com\/products\/vintage-mulberry-bayswater-in-chocolate-croc-embossed-leather","provider":"Simone’s Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}