Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Here are a few more pictures. She sent us several well kept DB bags. Much better than last year when every DB older bag seemed to need a bath. Those poor babies. These are lovely in contrast.
It is authentic, and in beautiful condition! I don't know the official style name, but it's similar to the Classic Satchel (All Weather Leather) (credit to horsekeeping.com for image):
1145-R29-classic-firbt-1.jpg

For your description, you could use the words Dooney & Bourke, classic satchel, DB signature jacquard, leather trimmed, etc.
 
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I've been reading this thread to get an overview of what to look for when authenticating vintage bags. I have a stupid question. In the case of leather bags, particularly AWL, is it safe to assume that if the bag is truly leather it's an authentic bag? It seems to me counterfeiters wouldn't go to the trouble and expense of using real leather and making a well-crafted bag that could pass as real.
 
I've been reading this thread to get an overview of what to look for when authenticating vintage bags. I have a stupid question. In the case of leather bags, particularly AWL, is it safe to assume that if the bag is truly leather it's an authentic bag? It seems to me counterfeiters wouldn't go to the trouble and expense of using real leather and making a well-crafted bag that could pass as real.
I don't think you can make that assumption. I've seen Coach counterfeits that use very nice leather, and I would imagine that could happen with Dooney too.
 
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I've been reading this thread to get an overview of what to look for when authenticating vintage bags. I have a stupid question. In the case of leather bags, particularly AWL, is it safe to assume that if the bag is truly leather it's an authentic bag? It seems to me counterfeiters wouldn't go to the trouble and expense of using real leather and making a well-crafted bag that could pass as real.

I don't think you can make that assumption. I've seen Coach counterfeits that use very nice leather, and I would imagine that could happen with Dooney too.

I agree, I've seen some fake bags that could pass as genuine. Here is one example of a very close AWL fake:
Dooney and Bourke Hall of Shame - Post Dooney fakes here

(That whole thread is quite an eye-opener regarding fake vintage Dooneys.)

Counterfeiters do go to trouble and expense, and apparently it is lucrative for them, because the practice continues despite years of costly efforts by trademark holders, law enforcement and government entities to try to stop it.
 
I looked through some of the Hall of Shame thread, too. Fascinating. My husband goes to a lot of estate sales, and as an antiques dealer for decades, has a good eye for things that are well made, so when he volunteered the other day to keep an eye out for nice AWL bags, I thought I might be able to trust his judgment. But from what you folks are saying, good quality and real leather do not ensure authenticity.
 
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I looked through some of the Hall of Shame thread, too. Fascinating. My husband goes to a lot of estate sales, and as an antiques dealer for decades, has a good eye for things that are well made, so when he volunteered the other day to keep an eye out for nice AWL bags, I thought I might be able to trust his judgment. But from what you folks are saying, good quality and real leather do not ensure authenticity.
I'm not an expert on Dooney, so when I shop I don't buy anything that doesn't have the cloth tag inside, and I look at the pockets inside to see if they are like the pockets inside my other Dooneys. Also if you see another "made in China" tag in a vintage bag then you can assume it is fake.
 
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Dooney & Bourke Pomelo Ruby Purse
Listing # 183433323423
I Love Dooney on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dooney-Bou...p-Handle-Bag/183433323423?hash=item2ab57a639f
Is this authentic, please?
The seller is an authorized Dooney & Bourke outlet. The photos in the listing are stock photos. If you buy the bag and are concerned about the authenticity of the bag you receive, you can post pictures here and we'll take a look. There is a Purse Forum thread about ILoveDooney.com:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/ilovedooney-com-please-share-your-experience.896264/
 
I'm not an expert on Dooney, so when I shop I don't buy anything that doesn't have the cloth tag inside, and I look at the pockets inside to see if they are like the pockets inside my other Dooneys. Also if you see another "made in China" tag in a vintage bag then you can assume it is fake.
Some of the earliest Dooneys didn't have the cloth tags with serial numbers.
 
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