Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

[Vlad]

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BASIC PICTURES REQUIRED (but more may be requested): If necessary pictures are in the listing, it's not necessary to upload and duplicate them.

• Front of item
• Back of item
• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
• Made in tags (when available)
• Measurements
• For bags with turnlock closures, show pictures of back of female side of turnlock
• For bags with magnetic snaps, show pictures of the male part of the snap so that the numbers and letters on it can be read
• If applicable, search interior of bag and/or pockets for small white tag with production information and include a picture of that.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[OldLeather]

1- The Sheridan Monticello style 4226 is genuine, and the 1992 date listed by the seller fits.

2- Early Coaches up to about 1980 are not "Missing" serial numbers, they never had serial numbers. I don't see any problems with the bag although it may not be strictly "Cashin Era" since Coach doesn't seem to have been using stamped creeds when Cashin was designing for them. That partnership ended in 1974.


Creeds were used without any serial numbers for several years in the late 1970s or very early 1980s, it's hard to be exact about dates.

And there are other Coaches made since 1980 that didn't have serial numbers. The Sheridan you're asking about is a good example.

Both are authentic. The second one was made before serial numbers were used, probably in the mid 70s. Bonnie Cashin was no long associated with the company by then but she did have a hand in the design. The style isn't super rare as it was made for many years with slight variations, both earlier and later than when this one was produced.

Thank you both so much! And thank you for the explanations and additional information.

 

[OldLeather]

Item: Vintage Coach Willis Station Brown Leather bag
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: virginia0818, Poshmark
Link:

Vintage Coach Willis Station Brown Leather bag

Shop virginia0818's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach Willis Station Bag / Top Handle Messenger • Brown full grain leather • D2J-9927 • brass hardware turn lock flap closure • slip pocket under flap • main compartment...

poshmark.com

Comments: One more where I still have the chance to challenge the purchase if not authentic

 

[whateve]

Item: Vintage Coach Willis Station Brown Leather bag
Listing number: n/a
Seller and site where listed: virginia0818, Poshmark
Link:

Vintage Coach Willis Station Brown Leather bag

Shop virginia0818's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. Vintage Coach Willis Station Bag / Top Handle Messenger • Brown full grain leather • D2J-9927 • brass hardware turn lock flap closure • slip pocket under flap • main compartment...

poshmark.com

Comments: One more where I still have the chance to challenge the purchase if not authentic

It's fake.

 

[OldLeather]

It's fake.

Thank you so much again! This gives me a chance for my money back. Will always check here before purchases now!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Thank you to all who are looking and comparing and sharing knowledge. I included a pic of the hardware on the zipper pull, because I thought it looked a unique shape. I've never seen that.

 

[OldLeather]

And one more...
Item: Vintage Coach #9063
Listing Number: n/a
Seller and Site where Listed: ColbyalexandersFinds, Etsy
Link:

Vintage Coach 9063 | Etsy

It measures in at 11L x 8H x 4.5 D and the strap is 44 long. The adjustable handles afford a maximum of 6 drop. The shoulder strap is not the original but is a Coach strap with matching brass hardware. Black gloved leather. Leather hang tag. Zip top closure

www.etsy.com

 

[ednaMc]

Hello Authenticators
Your experience is appreciated in authenticating these bags. I’m new just got bit by the bug two weeks ago. So learning one day at a time.
ITEMS ONLINE
crossbody bucket bag
Item: 324770444390
Site: EBay
Seller: august5
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/coach-bag-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Vintage Coach Shoulder/ Crossbody Purse, Small, Brown Leather
Item: 114957206056
Site: EBay
Seller: rodrisuesusa
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Mini Saddle shoulder bag
Item: 373706272235
Site: EBay
Seller: whodat2429
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
any pointers if not real appreciate or name, year, style #
If you need more photos let me know.
Thank you for your time and glad I found you all

 

[Yrelle]

Can somebody please look at this for me. Thank you.

Item: Vintage coach Chester?
Seller: ballantyneconsignor
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m28685986392/?iv_code=ADKHHM&object_id=m28685986392&object_type=item

 

[BeenBurned]

And one more...
Item: Vintage Coach #9063
Listing Number: n/a
Seller and Site where Listed: ColbyalexandersFinds, Etsy
Link:

Vintage Coach 9063 | Etsy

It measures in at 11L x 8H x 4.5 D and the strap is 44 long. The adjustable handles afford a maximum of 6 drop. The shoulder strap is not the original but is a Coach strap with matching brass hardware. Black gloved leather. Leather hang tag. Zip top closure

www.etsy.com

It's fine, made in January, 2000.

You asked about whether this happened with Coach. This is example of one of the legitimate mistakes. The month and year codes were transposed.

 

[BeenBurned]

Can somebody please look at this for me. Thank you.

Item: Vintage coach Chester?
Seller: ballantyneconsignor
Link: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m28685986392/?iv_code=ADKHHM&object_id=m28685986392&object_type=item

CORRECTION: DO NOT BUY THIS BAG! It's not authentic.

I should have had my coffee first!

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello Authenticators
Your experience is appreciated in authenticating these bags. I’m new just got bit by the bug two weeks ago. So learning one day at a time.
ITEMS ONLINE
crossbody bucket bag
Item: 324770444390
Site: EBay
Seller: august5
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/coach-bag-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Vintage Coach Shoulder/ Crossbody Purse, Small, Brown Leather
Item: 114957206056
Site: EBay
Seller: rodrisuesusa
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Co...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Mini Saddle shoulder bag
Item: 373706272235
Site: EBay
Seller: whodat2429
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CO...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
any pointers if not real appreciate or name, year, style #
If you need more photos let me know.
Thank you for your time and glad I found you all

All are fine.

 

[OldLeather]

Wow, I am amazed! What about this one?
Item: Coach VTG 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware Kisslock
Listing Number: n/a
Seller and Site Where Listed: shanahanlu, Poshmark
Link:

Coach VTG 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware Kisslock

Shop shanahanlu's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This COACH vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware calico top zip with Leather KissLock Handbag is in excellent pre-owned condition. Original brass hardware. I have added a rare bag...

poshmark.com

There is also a brown one here: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-...Leatherware-Kisslock-609a27bdffba941b77fdff07
Comments: Many thanks again!

 

[BeenBurned]

Wow, I am amazed! What about this one?
Item: Coach VTG 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware Kisslock
Listing Number: n/a
Seller and Site Where Listed: shanahanlu, Poshmark
Link:

Coach VTG 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware Kisslock

Shop shanahanlu's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. This COACH vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin Leatherware calico top zip with Leather KissLock Handbag is in excellent pre-owned condition. Original brass hardware. I have added a rare bag...

poshmark.com

There is also a brown one here: https://poshmark.com/listing/Coach-...Leatherware-Kisslock-609a27bdffba941b77fdff07
Comments: Many thanks again!

I don't usually recommend nor authenticate Poshmark listings but wanted to comment on the seller.

One of the reasons for requiring seller IDs in authentication requests is so you (and we) can search the forum for seller histories, both good and bad. And Poshmark seller shanahanlu AKA shanahanlu_1974 on ebay has a long history:

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/983797/?q=shanahanlu&t=post&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=29&o=relevance

and

https://forum.purseblog.com/search/983807/?q=shanahanlu_1974&t=post&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=29&o=relevance

 

[OldLeather]

Many, many thanks for the warning!
How about this one?
Item: Brown leather COACH Briefcase with cross body strap leather tons of pockets vintage. LARGE
Listing Number: n/a
Seller and Site: Maddy's Hidden Gems, Etsy
Link:

Brown leather COACH Briefcase with cross body strap leather | Etsy

Non smoking home- The bag is 16 inches wide. Tall is 13 inches. The strap is 49 inches-fully adjusted.

www.etsy.com

 

[Lake Effect]

It's fake.

And it has 17 likes.