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I feel like kind of a sucker. I haven't bought a Dooney before, but thought it was cool to see it at a value world. Came home and noticed paint flaking off the buckles. Sigh! Not optimistic, but figured I might as well get the "official" notice.20200307_163220_HDR.jpg
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Thank you!
 
I feel like kind of a sucker. I haven't bought a Dooney before, but thought it was cool to see it at a value world. Came home and noticed paint flaking off the buckles. Sigh! Not optimistic, but figured I might as well get the "official" notice.View attachment 4684562
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Thank you!
It looks authentic in my opinion. It looks like the finish on the buckle is wearing off, but the tag and other details of the bag look fine.
 
It looks authentic in my opinion. It looks like the finish on the buckle is wearing off, but the tag and other details of the bag look fine.
Wait really? I don't know much about this brand at all yet, but after looking at the flaking and doing some searching on here, there was a lot of information on the hardware having to be solid brass, so I thought they wouldn't have finish on them? Not that I'm complaining if it's real!
 
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Wait really? I don't know much about this brand at all yet, but after looking at the flaking and doing some searching on here, there was a lot of information on the hardware having to be solid brass, so I thought they wouldn't have finish on them? Not that I'm complaining if it's real!
The vintage All Weather Leather bags had solid brass hardware. The newer ones don't.
 
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Catbird9...I hope you're tuned in!
Could you have a look at this pre-tag Carpet Bag R48? A twin to yours, in like-new condition considering her age...found in a box on the floor of a local pawn shop! Approx. 11.75”w x 8.5”h x 5.75”d. Handle drops 4” to rings, medium, right? Mid-80's-ish, right? Any additional info is much appreciated. Thanks again for your help with photos of your bag earlier today!DSCF6485.JPG DSCF6486.JPG DSCF6487.JPG DSCF6488.JPG DSCF6489.JPG DSCF6490.JPG DSCF6491.JPG
 
And this one from a local Goodwill? A 1994-ish B29 Small Classic Satchel? Better than usual thrift store condition, except for one broken inside zipper and missing shoulder strap. Approx. 10”w x 7”h x 5”d. Handles drop 7” to rings. Any additional info is always appreciated. As always, thanks in advance!DSCF6267.JPG DSCF6268.JPG DSCF6269.JPG DSCF6270.JPG DSCF6271.JPG DSCF6272.JPG DSCF6273.JPG DSCF6276.JPG DSCF6277.JPG DSCF6278.JPG
 
Catbird9...I hope you're tuned in!
Could you have a look at this pre-tag Carpet Bag R48? A twin to yours, in like-new condition considering her age...found in a box on the floor of a local pawn shop! Approx. 11.75”w x 8.5”h x 5.75”d. Handle drops 4” to rings, medium, right? Mid-80's-ish, right? Any additional info is much appreciated. Thanks again for your help with photos of your bag earlier today!View attachment 4686479 View attachment 4686480 View attachment 4686481 View attachment 4686482 View attachment 4686483 View attachment 4686484 View attachment 4686485
Nice find. Yes, authentic Medium Carpet Bag, mid1980s, and in gorgeous condition!
 
And this one from a local Goodwill? A 1994-ish B29 Small Classic Satchel? Better than usual thrift store condition, except for one broken inside zipper and missing shoulder strap. Approx. 10”w x 7”h x 5”d. Handles drop 7” to rings. Any additional info is always appreciated. As always, thanks in advance!View attachment 4686500 View attachment 4686501 View attachment 4686502 View attachment 4686503 View attachment 4686504 View attachment 4686505 View attachment 4686506 View attachment 4686507 View attachment 4686508 View attachment 4686509
Authentic, and I agree with your ID. Another nice find!
 
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