Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

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

Note: The PurseForum requests that only members with extensive knowledge of the brand and authenticating who have over 500 posts participate as authenticators in this AT thread. The moderators reserve the right to remove authentications that do not meet these requirements.

Please follow the following rules:


Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about DOONEY & BOURKE; please refer to our Handbags & Purses forum for such information.

This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:

Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:
If the bag in question is not on an auction site, please use the following:

Item Name (if you know it):
Link (if available):
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.)

  • 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.

Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity.

Do not handle your disputes with other members in this thread but take your differences to Private Messages. Failure to do so can result in banning.

Please utilize the "Quote" feature when responding directly to another post.

Disclaimer

All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and should not be treated as such.

For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Please post authenticity questions related to DOONEY & BOURKE in this thread.

Note: The PurseForum requests that only members with an extensive knowledge of the brand and authenticating who have over 500 posts participate as authenticators in this AT thread. The moderators reserve the right to remove authentications that do not meet these requirements.

Please follow the following rules:

Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about DOONEY & BOURKE, please refer to our Handbags & Purses forum for such information.

This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:

Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:
If the bag in question is not on an auction site, please use the following:

Item Name (if you know it):
Link (if available):
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.)

  • 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.

Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity.
Do not handle your disputes with other members in this thread but take your differences to Private Messages. Failure to do so can result in banning.
Please utilize the "Quote" feature when responding directly to another post.

Disclaimer

All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form

Batgirl0711, The Dooneys in your auction look great to me. The tag, pockets and strap attachments look good. The strap with the shoulder bag, equestrian it is called, is fake however. Dooney doesn't put rivets on regular width straps.They do put rivets with domes on one side on the narrow straps for wallets on a string if you have seen those.

Warning, the satchel has a brass zipper and the opening is stiff so if you happened to have a horrible scratch from a rose thorn on the side of your hand you would not be happy using this satchel. Not speaking from personal experience or anything. I sold my satchel like this one because of that scratch and zipper.

Oh, I am so happy! A Dooney forum! I only know about the AWL collection and have had oodles of them over the years.
 
Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke Neiman Marcus Purse Red Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag
Listing: 160716528480
Seller: little-bunny-foofoo

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Neiman-Marcus-Purse-Red-Pebbled-Leather-Shoulder-Bag/160716528480?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=31356&meid=0b0c8b5afefe4ca89ba85ba05bf279b0&pid=100011&rk=4&rkt=10&sd=281702892868
Comment: Please note the "eyeless duck" emblem and the interior pocket. A very interesting bag if authentic. Any additional information appreciated. Thanks!
I see this post is quite old, but feel inclined to answer. I collect vintage db AWL bags and know the brand well. Yes very real! I call this a "primitive" duck seal. This was one of the first AWL bags approximately 1981 or 1982. Being the interior pocket is heat stamped makes this bag very rare, as most EARLY AWL bags with this type duck seal have a green tag, see the pic. I theorize, the green tags were dropped in about 1984/85, to develop the interior pocket.
Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke Neiman Marcus Purse Red Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag
Listing: 160716528480
Seller: little-bunny-foofoo
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Neiman-Marcus-Purse-Red-Pebbled-Leather-Shoulder-Bag/160716528480?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=31356&meid=0b0c8b5afefe4ca89ba85ba05bf279b0&pid=100011&rk=4&2018-07-20-23-02-25-036_wm.jpg 2018-07-23-12-06-48-514.jpg rkt=10&sd=281702892868
Comment: Please note the "eyeless duck" emblem and the interior pocket. A very interesting bag if authentic. Any additional information appreciated. Thanks!
Item: Vintage Dooney & Bourke Neiman Marcus Purse Red Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag
Listing: 160716528480
Seller: little-bunny-foofoo
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Neiman-Marcus-Purse-Red-Pebbled-Leather-Shoulder-Bag/160716528480?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=31356&meid=0b0c8b5afefe4ca89ba85ba05bf279b0&pid=100011&rk=4&rkt=10&sd=281702892868
Comment: Please note the "eyeless duck" emblem and the interior pocket. A very interesting bag if authentic. Any additional information appreciated. Thanks!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Robin turner
I see this post is quite old, but feel inclined to answer. I collect vintage db AWL bags and know the brand well. Yes very real! I call this a "primitive" duck seal. This was one of the first AWL bags approximately 1981 or 1982. Being the interior pocket is heat stamped makes this bag very rare, as most EARLY AWL bags with this type duck seal have a green tag, see the pic. I theorize, the green tags were dropped in about 1984/85, to develop the interior pocket.
Thank you! That makes sense, and I appreciate the additional information. I have never seen another Neiman Marcus-stamped Dooney like that one. I'm glad I posted the pictures here for posterity!
 
Hello Ive bough 2 bags from eBay and its making me antsy about if they are authentic or not. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can help. Thank you!

Name: Seller didn't state which bag it is, but I believe its the Essex. I asked for more pictures but because its a goodwill listing, They couldn't get back to me in time before the bid ended. Unfortunately, They didn't provide a picture of the tag on the inside so we can only base it on the pictures provided. Hopefully, its enough!
Seller: seattlegoodwills-l1600-8.jpgs-l1600-9.jpgs-l1600-10.jpgs-l1600-11.jpgs-l1600-12.jpgs-l1600-13.jpgs-l1600-14.jpg
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Robin turner
Hello Ive bough 2 bags from eBay and its making me antsy about if they are authentic or not. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can help. Thank you!

Name: Seller didn't state which bag it is, but I believe its the Essex. I asked for more pictures but because its a goodwill listing, They couldn't get back to me in time before the bid ended. Unfortunately, They didn't provide a picture of the tag on the inside so we can only base it on the pictures provided. Hopefully, its enough!
Seller: seattlegoodwillView attachment 4144586View attachment 4144587View attachment 4144588View attachment 4144589View attachment 4144590View attachment 4144591View attachment 4144592

Here is my second bag.

Name: Seller listed as Vintage DOONEY & BOURKE Bag All Weather Crossbody Purse Navy & Brown Leather so they didn't list the official name, but I believe its the Surrey collection. The tag was cut on this one unfortunately.
Seller: boutique*brianna
View attachment 4144593View attachment 4144594View attachment 4144595View attachment 4144596View attachment 4144597View attachment 4144598View attachment 4144599

Both are authentic. Based on details of the outside back pockets, the first is a Large Essex (11.5 x 10 x 5), the second is a Surrey Small Carrier (8 x 8 x 3).
 
Hi! Sorry to keep asking for help fof authentication. As you can see, i have full blown dooney fever! Overnight i bought another bag and have also fell in love with a colour variation. I hope its not too much to ask for some help with making sure theyre authentic. Thank you so much, and please let me know if im overusing your kind services!

Name: they're both the small square carriers.
Link:

#1
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/302807262892

And #2Screenshot_2018-07-27-09-10-50.png Screenshot_2018-07-27-09-11-03.png Screenshot_2018-07-27-09-11-07.png
 
Top