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Authentic, and you're right about it being a pre-tag Crescent Sac.

It's authentic. I don't know the style name, but there is a similar satchel on Horsekeeping (shoulder strap version; handles have different attachment configuration):
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/SAT/766-choccedar.htm

Authentic Cavalry Saddle Bag.

Thanks Catbird9...I saw the satchel on Horsekeeping and several elsewhere online, just can't seem to find one like mine...must be rare...LOL! Pretty cool for $1 anyway. Now to re-stitch the strap...I'll be back again soon I hope!
 
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Hello, seeing if some can tell me if this is authentic. Thank you in advance
Dooney and Bourke Alto Adriana
 

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So, I got 0.0 response from cust svc, so I resent my email. If I get ignored again, will telephone them. Will keep y'all posted

Never responded to my 2nd email, and I never called. Anyone have advice on sealing the whole bag with sealant? I have searched here and online but didn't find any info.
While I don't think it's good business practice to ignore contact from customers, perhaps this is Dooney's way of letting customers know that buying items with snipped labels is at the customers own risk and they're washing their hands of helping.

Boo, Dooney & Bourke!
 
Hi there

I just got this Essex bag I purchased on eBay. I think it’s authentic, but it’s my first vintage D&B so I wanted to ask the experts.

I’m only questioning because the pebbles seem a lot smaller on this bag than in other AWL bags I’ve seen, and on the inside zip pocket there aren’t the “leaf” tabs on each side if you know what I mean.

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Thank you!
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Hi there

I just got this Essex bag I purchased on eBay. I think it’s authentic, but it’s my first vintage D&B so I wanted to ask the experts.

I’m only questioning because the pebbles seem a lot smaller on this bag than in other AWL bags I’ve seen, and on the inside zip pocket there aren’t the “leaf” tabs on each side if you know what I mean.

Attached are some pics.

Thank you!
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It's fine.

ETA: I do see that it doesn't have the leaf tabs and I'm not sure why. But the bag is authentic.
 
Weird, right? I guess replacement is a possibility, but that sticker on the back of the current pocket would have been original no?

Thank you for letting me know about the bag, mystery pocket and all.
Yes, the sticker has the correct coding that would have come with that bag including the correct color.

I might even have suggested that it's something Dooney may have done however it doesn't have a snipped or cut red, white and blue label so it doesn't seem to have come from the outlet.

The pocket does seem to be an authentic Dooney pocket; just not the size that originally came with the bag it's on.
 
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