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Hi everyone! I'm a new Dooney fan and I purchased this billfold wallet. I think it's authentic but would like your opinion and if you have more information. Is this meant to be a mans wallet? Is it vintage? What is the color name--it's purple, pics are showing true color? Thank you!

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It's probably black and British Tan and it probably is meant to be a man's (or unisex) credit card wallet.

Sometime in the mid-1990s, some Dooney & Bourke items were assembled overseas, so they weren't marked "Made in USA". The All Weather Leather line was discontinued around 2002.

Vintage is a loosely defined term, but for handbags is generally considered 20+ years old (1995 or earlier). This wallet could be ALMOST vintage by that measure.

ETA: If you have the wallet and it actually looks purple, it could be Navy. I've never seen a purple AWL wallet, but that doesn't mean they weren't made.
 
It's probably black and British Tan and it probably is meant to be a man's (or unisex) credit card wallet.

Sometime in the mid-1990s, some Dooney & Bourke items were assembled overseas, so they weren't marked "Made in USA". The All Weather Leather line was discontinued around 2002.

Vintage is a loosely defined term, but for handbags is generally considered 20+ years old (1995 or earlier). This wallet could be ALMOST vintage by that measure.

ETA: If you have the wallet and it actually looks purple, it could be Navy. I've never seen a purple AWL wallet, but that doesn't mean they weren't made.


Hi! Thanks for the info! Those are my pics and it's for sure purple!
 
Hi everyone! I'm a new Dooney fan and I purchased this billfold wallet. I think it's authentic but would like your opinion and if you have more information. Is this meant to be a mans wallet? Is it vintage? What is the color name--it's purple, pics are showing true color? Thank you!

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Oops, that last note was meant to be 2 sentences. What is the color name? (It's purple, pics are showing true color). Thanks!

It's probably black and British Tan and it probably is meant to be a man's (or unisex) credit card wallet.

Sometime in the mid-1990s, some Dooney & Bourke items were assembled overseas, so they weren't marked "Made in USA". The All Weather Leather line was discontinued around 2002.

Vintage is a loosely defined term, but for handbags is generally considered 20+ years old (1995 or earlier). This wallet could be ALMOST vintage by that measure.

ETA: If you have the wallet and it actually looks purple, it could be Navy. I've never seen a purple AWL wallet, but that doesn't mean they weren't made.
It's meant to be a mens wallet though there's nothing preventing a woman from using it. There's no coin pocket, something most women's wallets have. (Men don't need them because they carry change in their pockets.)

Even if you're seeing the color as "true," others might see it differently on other monitors. It's possible it's aubergine, which can look purplish with a wine/burgundy color.

I don't have a style number for it although G02 was a slightly larger version of a similar style and had an ID window.
 
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It's meant to be a mens wallet though there's nothing preventing a woman from using it. There's no coin pocket, something most women's wallets have. (Men don't need them because they carry change in their pockets.)

Even if you're seeing the color as "true," others might see it differently on other monitors. It's possible it's aubergine, which can look purplish with a wine/burgundy color.

I don't have a style number for it although G02 was a slightly larger version of a similar style and had an ID window.


Thank you for all the information!!
 
Cassey,

I know the gal that runs oldkitchenwares. You can rest assured anything on her site is authentic-she knows her Doonies and has some of the best vintage pieces on eBay. I'm sure @BB and @catbird are familiar with this seller....happy hunting, friend!


Ohh! Thanks for the info. I'm so glad to know that because I bought 2 Vtg Aigner from without getting them authenticated since I couldn't find Authenticator for Aigner brand. In fact I have been considering 2 more Aigner vintage from this lady but hold back because I was worried about how genuine my 2 Aigner was.

THANKS a lot for the assurance about this seller!
 
Hi. I am back hunting for vintage Dooney again, as always I really appreciate help with authentication. Thanks a lot for your effort and time

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL Pebbled leather flap crossbody bag
Item No: 181854308996
Seller: blagosloveni
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181854308996?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item Name: D&B double handle Dr bag, Green Med size
Item No: 131613452268
Seller: jlexus3
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/131613452268?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL Big duck coin purse
Item No: 201431331310
Seller: mrs.abby
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/201431331310?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
 
Hi. I am back hunting for vintage Dooney again, as always I really appreciate help with authentication. Thanks a lot for your effort and time

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL Pebbled leather flap crossbody bag
Item No: 181854308996
Seller: blagosloveni
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181854308996?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item Name: D&B double handle Dr bag, Green Med size
Item No: 131613452268
Seller: jlexus3
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/131613452268?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item Name: Vtg D&B AWL Big duck coin purse
Item No: 201431331310
Seller: mrs.abby
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/201431331310?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
The first and third are authentic. Note that the duck coin purse isn't mint green as the first picture makes it appear. It's taupe, more accurately represented by some of the subsequent photos.

Listing #2 from jlexus3 is fake.
 
The first and third are authentic. Note that the duck coin purse isn't mint green as the first picture makes it appear. It's taupe, more accurately represented by some of the subsequent photos.

Listing #2 from jlexus3 is fake.


Thanks BeenBurned, I think #1 is a difficult challenge for Vintage newbie like me so I will pass, #3 .... Hmmm I was very interested only because I thought the color is so special compared to other big duck I've seen. Oh well....hopefully I have better luck next time [emoji17]

But thanks so much for the info!
 
Good morning everyone! Could someone take a peek at this? I have time to return if it's not authentic. Thanks!

Style: Mini Tassle bag?
In my possession
Still has that yummy new purse smell! :smile1:









 
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