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This is a purse that I found but after looking into it, it seems to be fake. It has no indication of a tag ever being present, although there seems to be something sewed in between the pockets that I'm confused about. It's also black on the inside and has no tag or anything to indicate where it came from. I'm curious about the uk pat. number in the first picture and if someone could tell me more about that. Is there any market for the purse and is it legal to even sell it if it's not real?View attachment 4951224
You're suspicions are correct.

The bag is fake.

Quick hint: Any time you see a covered buckle and the flap of the bag with braided trim, the bag is fake. Dooney uses solid brass buckles and wouldn't have any reason to cover a beautiful brass buckle with pleather! Also, bags with flaps never have braid around the edge of the flap.
 
Dear authenticators, a request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item Name: Dooney and Bourke Wallet
Link: no link, purchased at thrift store
4" height, 7 1/2" width and 10" when open
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I'm not comfortable with it but I'd like a couple of better clearer pictures.

Please post a clear picture of the logo on the inside and a clear closeup of the duck emblem on the front.
I'm getting a sense of a close fake.
 
Dear authenticators, a request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item Name: Dooney and Bourke Wallet
Link: no link, purchased at thrift store
4" height, 7 1/2" width and 10" when open
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I'm not comfortable with it but I'd like a couple of better clearer pictures.

Please post a clear picture of the logo on the inside and a clear closeup of the duck emblem on the front.
I'm getting a sense of a close fake.
@Jacynthe - Don't bother taking more pictures.

The wallet is definitely fake. The interior construction and layout are wrong and dooney NEVER has stitching along the top of pockets.
 
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Kathy: I have the Dooney Belvedere Logo Lock Hobe in Blush.
Just wanted you to know it's a soft, pale pink color. Your pics
make it look like it's tan.... it's not. The blush is a lovely color,
it's not baby pink, just a very soft neutral pink. Also note that
Belvedere leather is a very matte looking pebbled leather.
It's soft and slouchy, but there is no light reflection from the leather,
so all colors seem to look muted.
I'm not expert enough to authenticate, but wanted to be sure you
had the color info.
 
Dear authenticators, request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item Name (if you know it): Dooney and Bourke Small Shopper?
Link (if available): No link,
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.)

I am trying to figure out the style name. It says made in Italy and I found a sticker inside.

Please let me know if more information is needed. Thank you for your help. Also is this considered an Alto bag?
 

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Dear authenticators, request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item Name (if you know it): Dooney and Bourke Small Shopper?
Link (if available): No link,
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.)

I am trying to figure out the style name. It says made in Italy and I found a sticker inside.

Please let me know if more information is needed. Thank you for your help. Also is this considered an Alto bag?
It's authentic. I believe the collection it's from is Alto.
 
Dear authenticators, request to authenticate and identify, please. Thank you!

Dooney and Burke Tote perhaps? I am trying to figure out the style name.

It is red with green inside.
There is a tag inside that says J4303773

Thanks for the help!
 

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