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It's genuine, with the old style pockets made of canvas and leather. My guess is that the Kelly Green one shown in the article simply had a different color fabric on the back side of the pockets. Also the duck emblem on yours is the older style with the flatter duck and the letters TM after All Weather Leather. Cool!

Thanks! Yay, such a cool piece!
 
I got this bag today. These are my pics. I just don't see the red cloth backing on the inside pocket. Would love your
opinion.

Included screenshot of the bag from this article: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Dooney-Bour...WL-Tack-Bags-PHOTOS-/10000000004594573/g.html


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It's genuine, with the old style pockets made of canvas and leather. My guess is that the Kelly Green one shown in the article simply had a different color fabric on the back side of the pockets. Also the duck emblem on yours is the older style with the flatter duck and the letters TM after All Weather Leather. Cool!
I agree.
 
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Any help on authenticating this? One of 5 D&B thrift store finds over the past year. I have suspicions about a few but as they say no risk no reward. Besides I did not pay very much for any of them so if only one is real no huge loss if the rest are fake. Will post pics of others later. Thanks for any help.


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Any help on authenticating this? One of 5 D&B thrift store finds over the past year. I have suspicions about a few but as they say no risk no reward. Besides I did not pay very much for any of them so if only one is real no huge loss if the rest are fake. Will post pics of others later. Thanks for any help.


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Authentic.
 
Auth check please
Dooney bourke florentine binocular bag
Seller, fortheloveofdooney
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122140348485
122140348485 Item number
I think it's okay but there shouid be better and more pictures.

I will say that I've seen this seller's listings and I'm not impressed with the seller's use of the "Dooney" name used in keychain listings for items that aren't Dooney items.
 
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Dooney bourke binocular bag
https://www.ebay.com/itm/272295727796
Seller sypv_king
Item number 272295727796
It's another that's probably authentic but I wish sellers would show pictures of the red, white and blue tag (both sides w/serial). Sheesh! Ebay allows sellers to add 12 pictures to their listings; why they don't take advantage of a freebie that helps prove authenticity is beyond me.

If the seller will send pictures of both front and back of the tag with serial number, I'll be happy to look. Again, it's probably okay but sellers need to show important parts of their items in order for buyers and authenticators to assess them. JMHO.

As an example of a good listing with excellent pictures, this is one that shows great detail.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bourke-Brown-Florentine-Leather-Binocular-Crossbody/222259320012?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=38530&meid=5e90c77b81f5460bb205103a56d857e4&pid=100011&rk=3&rkt=7&sd=272295736085
 
Could someone please authenticate this D&B belt?
From GW Bargain Barn.
Vintage #6914, based on logo style, yes? Any idea of how old?
I just googled Mac Hugh Inc. Apparently was THE clothing store in Ridgewood NJ for stylish teen boys back in the mid 70s, famous for its customer service. It closed in 1997. Maybe this is a clue as to how old this belt is?
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Could someone please authenticate this D&B belt?
From GW Bargain Barn.
Vintage #6914, based on logo style, yes? Any idea of how old?
I just googled Mac Hugh Inc. Apparently was THE clothing store in Ridgewood NJ for stylish teen boys back in the mid 70s, famous for its customer service. It closed in 1997. Maybe this is a clue as to how old this belt is?
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It's authentic and the DB logo is their 70's logo but that's all I can tell you. (Prior to your find, I'd never seen a Dooney item that was marked with a store name!)
 
Hello!
Hoping for an authentication. Many thanks in advance.
Item: NWOT Vintage Dooney and Bourke Crossbody
Seller: spa doodles
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/NWOT-Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Crossbody-575c48bbf0928277b801daab
Comment: There were photos of the inside of the bag, which looked fine to me (has removable pocket, lock is sewn in). The sellers can only post 4 photos at a time, so the tag & serial number were posted at my request. I believe this is a Cavalry Spectator? I hope all's well with it. Thanks.
 
Hello!
Hoping for an authentication. Many thanks in advance.
Item: NWOT Vintage Dooney and Bourke Crossbody
Seller: spa doodles
Link: https://poshmark.com/listing/NWOT-Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Crossbody-575c48bbf0928277b801daab
Comment: There were photos of the inside of the bag, which looked fine to me (has removable pocket, lock is sewn in). The sellers can only post 4 photos at a time, so the tag & serial number were posted at my request. I believe this is a Cavalry Spectator? I hope all's well with it. Thanks.

Authentic Cavalry Small Spectator. The brass duck fob appears to be hidden inside the back pocket; I think I see its little leather strap peeking out. Looks good.
 
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