Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Please post authenticity questions related to DOONEY & BOURKE in this thread.

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Catbird9 said:
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with the item you're asking about so I can't offer an opinion. I'd like to help, but I don't know the answers to your questions.
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Hi,

Finally you answered my question. But please let me know if you don't have any ideas about this. So i may know. My curiousity increased and it urges me to find out the answer to this item since last few days, it makes me become impatient. I also need to tell the seller about this item i bought. Thankyou for your respon
 
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ATTENTION TPF MEMBERS:

As per post #1 of this thread, authenticators volunteer their time and expertise as a free service to help buyers purchase and sellers sell authentic items. For whatever reason, whether it's a lack of familiarity with the item or for personal reasons, authenticators may either skip or ignore posts or posters. Keep in mind that members have lives outside TPF - jobs, families, homes, obligations, vacations, etc. - and may not respond immediately to posts.

If a response doesn't get an answer after 24 hours, you can "bump" your request because it's possible that it might have been missed. But generally skipped posts are mostly a result of those reading the thread not having familiarity with the item and rather than clogging a thread with drivel, they just skip.

Another option when time is of the essence is a professional authentication. There are several professional authentication services, some of which are known to be better than others and some of which use brand specialists. (Brand specialists are those who specialize in a particular brand and are considered to be expert in that brand.) Other authentication services try to be "jack-of-all-trades" and make mistakes. So for about $7-$8, you can get a professional authentication. (I've used Authenticate4U and have been 100% pleased.)

If there are questions or comments, the rules (and a contact note) are included in the first post:
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/authenticate-this-dooney-bourke.118342/

  • Authenticators are not required to answer every request and it is their right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format.
  • Please note that comments on price and condition are NOT permitted.
  • Do NOT PM an authenticator or moderator to request authentication. Any and all such requests should be posted in this thread.
  • For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form
 
#6,559
Hello! I am new to the site, I have lurked from time to time but figured I’d jump on in. My budget is tight and I need to stretch that a bit further and right now a full price good leather bag is unattainable, winters coming and something new is needed. I am hoping you will please take the time to look at my pictures and authenticate this purchase.


Item/Description: Drawstring croc embossed

Listing number: none (In my possession)

Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)

Link: none

Comments: Bag size: 12 1/2” wide x 11 1/8” tall, bottom is 5” x 9” (no feet), strap appears to be 46 1/2” (5 holes punched for adjustment), front tassels measure 2 1/2” from top to bottom

Brass buckle is marked solid brass, rivets are marked Dooney Bourke
Bag is lined in deep hunter green cotton type fabric, no pockets, in general, inside is fairly clean, less some dust

One thing I did notice is that the bag is very stiff. If this bag is indeed authentic, is there a place on here to inquire about care for it? This question is coming from someone that likes a good buttery feeling leather if possible and I didn't know what to expect.

I would be interested in knowing if this is authentic, if it has a name and when it might have been produced.

Again, thank you for taking the time to look at this post. I appreciate your help and allowing me to continue to learn from you.

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TommyToes said:
Hello! I am new to the site, I have lurked from time to time but figured I’d jump on in. My budget is tight and I need to stretch that a bit further and right now a full price good leather bag is unattainable, winters coming and something new is needed. I am hoping you will please take the time to look at my pictures and authenticate this purchase.


Item/Description: Drawstring croc embossed

Listing number: none (In my possession)

Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)

Link: none

Comments: Bag size: 12 1/2” wide x 11 1/8” tall, bottom is 5” x 9” (no feet), strap appears to be 46 1/2” (5 holes punched for adjustment), front tassels measure 2 1/2” from top to bottom

Brass buckle is marked solid brass, rivets are marked Dooney Bourke
Bag is lined in deep hunter green cotton type fabric, no pockets, in general, inside is fairly clean, less some dust

One thing I did notice is that the bag is very stiff. If this bag is indeed authentic, is there a place on here to inquire about care for it? This question is coming from someone that likes a good buttery feeling leather if possible and I didn't know what to expect.

I would be interested in knowing if this is authentic, if it has a name and when it might have been produced.

Again, thank you for taking the time to look at this post. I appreciate your help and allowing me to continue to learn from you.

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Ladies if I may? You got a great deal on a vintage Dooney drawstring! This is a great Dooney piece from the Bayou Collection, circa 1998:
 

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#6,561
TommyToes said:
Hello! I am new to the site, I have lurked from time to time but figured I’d jump on in. My budget is tight and I need to stretch that a bit further and right now a full price good leather bag is unattainable, winters coming and something new is needed. I am hoping you will please take the time to look at my pictures and authenticate this purchase.


Item/Description: Drawstring croc embossed

Listing number: none (In my possession)

Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)

Link: none

Comments: Bag size: 12 1/2” wide x 11 1/8” tall, bottom is 5” x 9” (no feet), strap appears to be 46 1/2” (5 holes punched for adjustment), front tassels measure 2 1/2” from top to bottom

Brass buckle is marked solid brass, rivets are marked Dooney Bourke
Bag is lined in deep hunter green cotton type fabric, no pockets, in general, inside is fairly clean, less some dust

One thing I did notice is that the bag is very stiff. If this bag is indeed authentic, is there a place on here to inquire about care for it? This question is coming from someone that likes a good buttery feeling leather if possible and I didn't know what to expect.

I would be interested in knowing if this is authentic, if it has a name and when it might have been produced.

Again, thank you for taking the time to look at this post. I appreciate your help and allowing me to continue to learn from you.

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The bag is authentic.

I don't know which brand sub forums have care and rehab sections but I'm familiar with Coach (where other branded leathers are also welcome) and the rehabbers are very knowledgeable.
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.624452/
 
#6,562
TommyToes said:
Hello! I am new to the site, I have lurked from time to time but figured I’d jump on in. My budget is tight and I need to stretch that a bit further and right now a full price good leather bag is unattainable, winters coming and something new is needed. I am hoping you will please take the time to look at my pictures and authenticate this purchase.


Item/Description: Drawstring croc embossed

Listing number: none (In my possession)

Seller: Goodwill (in my possession)

Link: none

Comments: Bag size: 12 1/2” wide x 11 1/8” tall, bottom is 5” x 9” (no feet), strap appears to be 46 1/2” (5 holes punched for adjustment), front tassels measure 2 1/2” from top to bottom

Brass buckle is marked solid brass, rivets are marked Dooney Bourke
Bag is lined in deep hunter green cotton type fabric, no pockets, in general, inside is fairly clean, less some dust

One thing I did notice is that the bag is very stiff. If this bag is indeed authentic, is there a place on here to inquire about care for it? This question is coming from someone that likes a good buttery feeling leather if possible and I didn't know what to expect.

I would be interested in knowing if this is authentic, if it has a name and when it might have been produced.

Again, thank you for taking the time to look at this post. I appreciate your help and allowing me to continue to learn from you.

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eyeoftheleopard said:
Ladies if I may? You got a great deal on a vintage Dooney drawstring! This is a great Dooney piece from the Bayou Collection, circa 1998:
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In case you didn't notice from eyeoftheleopard's post, the care is described in her picture. Don't use any creams. It is supposed to be a hard finish. Clean with a damp cloth. You can use a leather wax or polish. Dooney recommends their own harness leather polish, which I don't know if they still make. I would recommend Blackrocks Leather n Rich or Obenaufs LP, although you'll get a better shine with Blackrocks.
 
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Thank you all for your help! I am happy to know I got a good one. I am pleased you were able to authenticate my $7/2 purse purchase and give me a bit of history on the piece. I will try and care for it well and am excited to begin using. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!
 
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