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It is my way of contributing to the knowledge base out there in hopes it helps prevent fraudulent sales from occurring.
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This blog is a labor of love of vintage All Weather Leather Dooneys and I am always glad to help with identifying and authenticating bags free of charge. Next time if the opportunity allows, write me before you purchase. Tell your daughter she has good instincts ! So I am sorry to say, you have a fake bag. I can’t even say what bag the counterfeiters were trying to copy. Most noticeably, however, is the front latch treatment, markedly NOT Dooney & Bourke – there has not been anything like that on any bags to my knowledge and experience. In addition, the metal feet on the bottom are not like those on a Dooney & Bourke bag. I thought I’d consult the leading expert!Īuthentic Dooney & Bourke Small Carpet Bag Sure looks like a sweet little purse but my daughter, a DB enthusiast who owns two purses, is skeptical. The uncertainties or issues may be due to age and wear, but I am concerned about things like patina change to metal, soil marks on strap and inside, and the emblem detail is hard to get due to reflection and shine, but hope I have enough details for you. The education you are giving the public is very appreciated. Thank you for having a very informative website. I have very good detailed photos but will only send them if you need (and according to your blog instructions).
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It was a passion buy because it has such a cute and old-fashioned shape and style that “turns heads.” It turned mine in the thrift store, then I came home and read your blog on how to tell the difference. They would not try to cheat anyone if it is not genuine, it would be for not knowing. I purchased it from an Assistance League thrift store that sells nice items. When you unlatch the front and lift up the flap, there is lining of what appears to be suede and I’ve not seen that mentioned in your “Q&A.” The inside bottom is pebbled leather as well as the inside back “organizer” area, but the inside sides and inside front are the same suede type lining. It says ALL-WEATHER LEATHER and has the distinctive pebble-grain texture, but does not have a soft and supple feel as described on your History page.
The words “solid brass” on the metal parts, no tag inside. These are the things I’m not seeing that your blog says to look for. In other words, I see characteristics that are in many of your samples, but not all together. It has a “fishing bag/tote” shape to it like some items in your inventory, but the latch is not like your similar examples… yet it is like other items in your inventory. It is bone with medium tan contrast and seems to pass the test as far as looks and many details you say to look for, but after searching your site and several others, I do not see this exact little purse. From the side it is shaped a little bit teepee style and also tapers out with about the same two inch difference. The purse stands completely on its own without caving in or looking like it will tip over.
The base is about 4 x 8 wide and flat with 4 feet. It is a wedged style from the front, with a handle on the top it tapers out and gets about two inches wider as it goes downward to the base. The style screams vintage cute little purse but with an over the shoulder long handle as an option. I want to go out in public with confidence and not have people snicker that I have a fake and don’t know it. It is so cute and I’m hoping so much it is real because I’ve never had one, but always hoped to. I purchased what I think is an early vintage Dooney & Bourke but I can’t find my style in your listings or archives. Paula… your website / blog is very helpful, and I’ve loved reading about D&B history.
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