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Dooney has changed logos and plaques several times through the last 30 years. That one is the donegal crest logo.
https://tinyurl.com/y8qrnpqg

Thank you!! Is this an older style?

You're welcome! Been Burned might know the exact season but no, i doubt this bag is any older than 7 or so years. First of all, it looks like an embossed or coated leather, like Claremont, and I would be surprised if Dooney had Claremont leather before 10 years ago.

also, many details are also not that old, such as the mesh/non-leather key leash and the particular way the feet are configured and stitched, with the strips.

I would be surprised if this bag debuted more than 5 to 7 years ago.

See a current example of Claremont: https://www.ilovedooney.com/claremo...MIoKyhluC32QIVmYqzCh0_jARtEAQYASABEgJ6y_D_BwE
 
Hi! Thank you in advance to whoever may read this! Is there anyone who would be able to tell me if this is an authentic bag? I found it at a Thrift store. Thank you so much!!!!
 

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Howdy! I would like some help authenticating this drawstring bag. Thank you for your time!
Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke AWL TETON Drawstring Bucket Bag~Black & Brown Leather
Listing number: 332568875214
Seller: lovepeacehappinesss
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Do...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Comments: There isn't a good close-up of the duck logo so I was going to ask for a better picture, but it seems I can't send them a direct message...I get a message that says "We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing." Warning sign??
 
Howdy! I would like some help authenticating this drawstring bag. Thank you for your time!
Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke AWL TETON Drawstring Bucket Bag~Black & Brown Leather
Listing number: 332568875214
Seller: lovepeacehappinesss
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-AWL-TETON-Drawstring-Bucket-Bag-Black-Brown-Leather/332568875214?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Comments: There isn't a good close-up of the duck logo so I was going to ask for a better picture, but it seems I can't send them a direct message...I get a message that says "We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing." Warning sign??
The bag is authentic.

From what I've been able to figure out, one of the reasons you get that message when trying to ask a question is that it happens if the seller has you on their BBL.
(I'd tested that some time ago and posted about it here.)

Here's another post where the message was posted and my suggestion is to hit the back button:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ebay-chat-thead-woohoo.513016/page-209#post-19848039

Bottom line is that whether the seller has you blocked or not, if you can't ask a question, iMO, it's a seller you don't want to deal with. lovepeacehappinesss probably isn't the only seller with a Dooney Teton drawstring bag.
 
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The bag is authentic.

From what I've been able to figure out, one of the reasons you get that message when trying to ask a question is that it happens if the seller has you on their BBL.
(I'd tested that some time ago and posted about it here.)

Here's another post where the message was posted and my suggestion is to hit the back button:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ebay-chat-thead-woohoo.513016/page-209#post-19848039

Bottom line is that whether the seller has you blocked or not, if you can't ask a question, iMO, it's a seller you don't want to deal with. lovepeacehappinesss probably isn't the only seller with a Dooney Teton drawstring bag.

Thank you for the quick response! I have only purchased one thing on Ebay so that might be part of the problem. You're probably right and it isn't worth dealing with that seller...too bad! Happy Friday!
 
Hi,
I have a few more bags I would like your help in authenticating. Seems like these drawstring bags have really grabbed my attention! Really appreciate all the expert help :) Thanks for your time!

Item: Vintage 90s D&B PURSE / 1990s Authentic Dooney and Bourke AWL 2-Tone Leather Teton Bucket Bag
Seller: LuckyDryGoods
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/504665157/vintage-90s-db-purse-1990s-authentic
Comments:
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Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke late 80s - early 90s All Weather Leather drawstring bucket handbag
Seller: PoshRockVintage
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/572347956/on-sale-vintage-dooney-bourke-late-80s
Comments: Should I be worried she conditioned it? Guess there's no telling what anyone has done to a vintage bag :shocked:
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Item: Authentic Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Drawstring Shoulder Bag Bucket Bag
Seller: VANYTIQUE
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/570375081/authentic-vintage-dooney-bourke
Comments: The duck logo looks like maybe it's an older style?
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Item: VTG DOONEY & BOURKE Classic Hobo Bucket Black Handbag Purse
Listing number: 352201652874
Seller: dedrke55
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352201652874?ul_noapp=true
Comments: I asked for additional pics of the area where the D ring attaches to the bag and they looked good.
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Hi,
I have a few more bags I would like your help in authenticating. Seems like these drawstring bags have really grabbed my attention! Really appreciate all the expert help :smile: Thanks for your time!

Item: Vintage 90s D&B PURSE / 1990s Authentic Dooney and Bourke AWL 2-Tone Leather Teton Bucket Bag
Seller: LuckyDryGoods
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/504665157/vintage-90s-db-purse-1990s-authentic
Comments:
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Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke late 80s - early 90s All Weather Leather drawstring bucket handbag
Seller: PoshRockVintage
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/572347956/on-sale-vintage-dooney-bourke-late-80s
Comments: Should I be worried she conditioned it? Guess there's no telling what anyone has done to a vintage bag :shocked:
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Item: Authentic Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Drawstring Shoulder Bag Bucket Bag
Seller: VANYTIQUE
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/570375081/authentic-vintage-dooney-bourke
Comments: The duck logo looks like maybe it's an older style?
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Item: VTG DOONEY & BOURKE Classic Hobo Bucket Black Handbag Purse
Listing number: 352201652874
Seller: dedrke55
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352201652874?ul_noapp=true
Comments: I asked for additional pics of the area where the D ring attaches to the bag and they looked good.
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#1, 2, and 4 are okay and #3 (from VANYTIQUE) is probably good too but I'd like to see the location of and the RWB tag to verify.
 
Hi,
I have a few more bags I would like your help in authenticating. Seems like these drawstring bags have really grabbed my attention! Really appreciate all the expert help :smile: Thanks for your time!

Item: Vintage 90s D&B PURSE / 1990s Authentic Dooney and Bourke AWL 2-Tone Leather Teton Bucket Bag
Seller: LuckyDryGoods
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/504665157/vintage-90s-db-purse-1990s-authentic
Comments:
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Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke late 80s - early 90s All Weather Leather drawstring bucket handbag
Seller: PoshRockVintage
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/572347956/on-sale-vintage-dooney-bourke-late-80s
Comments: Should I be worried she conditioned it? Guess there's no telling what anyone has done to a vintage bag :shocked:
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Item: Authentic Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Drawstring Shoulder Bag Bucket Bag
Seller: VANYTIQUE
Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/570375081/authentic-vintage-dooney-bourke
Comments: The duck logo looks like maybe it's an older style?
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Item: VTG DOONEY & BOURKE Classic Hobo Bucket Black Handbag Purse
Listing number: 352201652874
Seller: dedrke55
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352201652874?ul_noapp=true
Comments: I asked for additional pics of the area where the D ring attaches to the bag and they looked good.
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#1, 2, and 4 are okay and #3 (from VANYTIQUE) is probably good too but I'd like to see the location of and the RWB tag to verify.

I agree.

#2 - using conditioner isn't a problem necessarily. I have used it on my vintage Dooneys, especially the British Tan leather trim. I use a much lighter application on the All Weather Leather parts, just a "once-over lightly" occasionally. You might ask the seller what conditioner she used.

#3 - may not have a RWB tag inside. You are correct, that is the older style duck logo on the front.

#4 - good that you are aware of a potential problem area on Teton Drawstrings: the strap attachments!
 
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