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Hello everyone! I'm not super familiar with Dooney bags, but I came across this at a thrift store. The leather is clearly high quality and the hardware is solid brass, but there's no tag. I've read that some really old bags won't have them. Is that true? I think this is an Original Large Equestrian R54.
 

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Hello everyone! I'm not super familiar with Dooney bags, but I came across this at a thrift store. The leather is clearly high quality and the hardware is solid brass, but there's no tag. I've read that some really old bags won't have them. Is that true? I think this is an Original Large Equestrian R54.
It's authentic. At one time, the older bags didn't have sewn-in tags inside. The strap with buckles on two sides was the original Equestrian style strap.
 
It's authentic. At one time, the older bags didn't have sewn-in tags inside. The strap with buckles on two sides was the original Equestrian style strap.

Awesome! Thank you! I thought it looked like the real deal, especially given the quality, but I wanted to confirm what I was telling myself. Lol. It's got a little irreparable damage to the piping, but it's still such a nice bag. I've never rehabbed a Dooney before. I'm pretty excited about it. As if I need another bag... Running out of space for them. :D Anyway, as usual, I digress. Thank you all so much!
 
I need some help with this little Dooney pouch I found at a thrift store. I couldn’t find any tags or embossing/stamps that say Dooney and Bourke besides the duck patch. Just curious if it’s real or not, thank you!
 

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Item Name (if you know it): I Am Ears Satchel
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Why would the number be crossed out?
Also there is a number on the backside of the Disney tag too. Thank you
 

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Item Name (if you know it): I Am Ears Satchel
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Why would the number be crossed out?
Also there is a number on the backside of the Disney tag too. Thank you
It looks good to me.

I've never seen the serial number crossed out like that but it could have been done for a number of reasons, one of which might have been that the item may have been donated and Dooney didn't want to warranty it or have it returned for a refund.

There was a time that items sold at Dooney outlets had tags that were cut out (as much as possible) or snipped. This was done to prevent full-priced returns. Outlet items weren't eligible for warranty services.
 
Hi, I hope the links are okay versus uploading a bunch of pictures. Loving these two bags, they are very similar. I can't tell a difference other than the straps. Either way, do you think they are both authentic? Thank you!

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m69552318262/

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m31213843055/

As a bonus, I brought this white bag already which I love and received today! I hope it's authentic. If it's not, I'll still use it. It's beautiful and of great quality!

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m58554924783/

Thank you. I'm just now getting into vintage Dooney. I've never owned a Dooney before, so don't know a thing. I've been reading, but the fakes look so good I still cannot tell. Thanks in advance!
 
Hi, I hope the links are okay versus uploading a bunch of pictures. Loving these two bags, they are very similar. I can't tell a difference other than the straps. Either way, do you think they are both authentic? Thank you!

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m69552318262/

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m31213843055/

As a bonus, I brought this white bag already which I love and received today! I hope it's authentic. If it's not, I'll still use it. It's beautiful and of great quality!

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m58554924783/

Thank you. I'm just now getting into vintage Dooney. I've never owned a Dooney before, so don't know a thing. I've been reading, but the fakes look so good I still cannot tell. Thanks in advance!

Welcome to vintage Dooney! The first two are authentic. Based on the measurements, the first one is the Small Drawstring #R64 and the second one with the padded strap is the Medium Drawstring #R58.

Unfortunately the white bag is fake.
 
Welcome to vintage Dooney! The first two are authentic. Based on the measurements, the first one is the Small Drawstring #R64 and the second one with the padded strap is the Medium Drawstring #R58.

Unfortunately, the white bag is fake.

Thank you so much for authenticating the bags and identifying the models for me!!!! Sad about the white one!!!
 
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Welp the other bags did not work out. Hoping to authenticate these. What do you think of these? The second bag looks suspicious because from the pictures it looks like the inside is fabric, not suede, but it could be me. I messaged the seller to see.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...an-Leather-Crossbody-5e51bba419c15799a0692363

https://poshmark.com/listing/Dooney-and-Bourke-vintage-crossbody-bag-5e21118cffc2d4cce0fe8781

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-mini-Teton-bucket-bag-5e3f33ef6a7fbaf4d5e21257

Thanks Again!!
 
Welp the other bags did not work out. Hoping to authenticate these. What do you think of these? The second bag looks suspicious because from the pictures it looks like the inside is fabric, not suede, but it could be me. I messaged the seller to see.
https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintag...an-Leather-Crossbody-5e51bba419c15799a0692363

https://poshmark.com/listing/Dooney-and-Bourke-vintage-crossbody-bag-5e21118cffc2d4cce0fe8781

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-mini-Teton-bucket-bag-5e3f33ef6a7fbaf4d5e21257

Thanks Again!!
All three are authentic.
The third one is a Mini Drawstring (not a mini Teton).
 
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