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Thank you, Catbird! I appreciate your response and value your opinion. I have decided to keep the bag and force myself not to dwell on those microscopic defects. Now, I only hope I can get rid of the smell! Do you, or does anybody out there know how to clean or refresh that fabric to get rid of cigarette smoke odor??? I never realized the significance of item coming from a smoke-fee home, but I'll never buy again without the listing specifically stating so. Any experience with cleaning or advice on what to do or not to do would be greatly appreciated! :smile:
The Coach Rehab and Rescue thread is a good resource for ways to remove smoke odors. You can "search this thread only" using the search term smoke.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/

The most effective method seems to be leaving the bag outdoors in the shade every day for a week or longer (weather permitting of course!)

I don't recommend spraying with any kind of scented product (i.e. Febreze) because that will only make it worse. There is a spray product called Zero Odor but I haven't tried it. Good luck!
 
Happy Saturday! Hoping to get an authentication on this vintage AWL taupe binocular bag.

There are a few things that make me think it's fake but I'm wondering also if it might just be the age of the bag as it has the DB fob.

The things that I'm questioning:

- the vertical lines in the leather on the front
- that tiny detail piece of leather on the closure strap
- Taiwan front brass closure, perhaps a repair though?
- bottom of the bag is one piece, not two
- absence of an interior tag, but again may just be age?
- straps cannot be removed

Note the duck seal on the back is sewn on, could not get a good photo of the stitching seen in the pocket.

Thank you!
 

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Happy Saturday! Hoping to get an authentication on this vintage AWL taupe binocular bag.

There are a few things that make me think it's fake but I'm wondering also if it might just be the age of the bag as it has the DB fob.

The things that I'm questioning:

- the vertical lines in the leather on the front
- that tiny detail piece of leather on the closure strap
- Taiwan front brass closure, perhaps a repair though?
- bottom of the bag is one piece, not two
- absence of an interior tag, but again may just be age?
- straps cannot be removed

Note the duck seal on the back is sewn on, could not get a good photo of the stitching seen in the pocket.

Thank you!
It's authentic. The lines in the leather are fine, you will see lots of different textures in the older AWL. Closure tab and brass loop are correct, lack of red white and blue tag inside means it was made around 1984-5. The straps are the older double-buckle style, adjustable on both sides but not removable as later ones were. A classic!
 
It's authentic. The lines in the leather are fine, you will see lots of different textures in the older AWL. Closure tab and brass loop are correct, lack of red white and blue tag inside means it was made around 1984-5. The straps are the older double-buckle style, adjustable on both sides but not removable as later ones were. A classic!

Oh, thank you! I'm pleasantly surprised. Got it for $3, so I'm extra happy
 
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There isn't an identify thread so hopefully it's ok if I post this here again with another question. Is this the binocular bag in mushroom? What is the trim color? It's not the usual British tan. Thanks!
 

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There isn't an identify thread so hopefully it's ok if I post this here again with another question. Is this the binocular bag in mushroom? What is the trim color? It's not the usual British tan. Thanks!
It looks like Taupe with British Tan trim to me. Mushroom is darker. The British Tan color can vary quite a bit due to aging, sun exposure, and other factors.
 
It looks like Taupe with British Tan trim to me. Mushroom is darker. The British Tan color can vary quite a bit due to aging, sun exposure, and other factors.
Hmm, maybe my bag is mushroom? I always assumed it was taupe. Do you know what paint or dye color would match? It's more brown than the picture shows, but it is pretty dark.
 

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There isn't an identify thread so hopefully it's ok if I post this here again with another question. Is this the binocular bag in mushroom? What is the trim color? It's not the usual British tan. Thanks!

Hmm, maybe my bag is mushroom? I always assumed it was taupe. Do you know what paint or dye color would match? It's more brown than the picture shows, but it is pretty dark.

Here's a comparison collage showing what I believe to be Taupe, Dark Taupe and Mushroom side by side. Mushroom is the darkest. Also below is a color chart from 1993 which may (or may not!) help.

The Taupe Small Essex pictured in the collage is mine. There were some scuffs that needed covering and I was able to mix a close color by trial and error using acrylic paints. "Taupe" seems to be all over the map color-wise (beige, grey, greenish, brownish tones) so you just need to play around with the mix.
 

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Here's a comparison collage showing what I believe to be Taupe, Dark Taupe and Mushroom side by side. Mushroom is the darkest. Also below is a color chart from 1993 which may (or may not!) help.

The Taupe Small Essex pictured in the collage is mine. There were some scuffs that needed covering and I was able to mix a close color by trial and error using acrylic paints. "Taupe" seems to be all over the map color-wise (beige, grey, greenish, brownish tones) so you just need to play around with the mix.
Thank you! It could actually be any of them!
 
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