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JOODLZ said:
Beautiful bags, but what a dilemma! Contrary to my usually over-zealous approach to rehabbing, I think I'd be cautious with these, based on their collectible-ness IMO.

I have a Slim Side Bag, made by Coach for Bonwit Teller that has the metal coach lozenge that DemRam dated from mid to late 70s. Something in my head tells me the stamped lozenge may be earlier, but I can't find the exact reference, but here are 2 links (in regard to dating a Slim Satchel) that might be helpful.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-702.html#post21853539
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-702.html#post21859335

But where's the Lilac Willis?
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ledobe said:
ok fine, keep taunting me with the elusive Lilac Willis!

:crybaby:


You know, Willis is a common enough bag that I guess if I had my heart set on it, I could probably find a not very rare, old BT and strip and dye it. Can't imagine I'd actually do that, because I think it's the actually the thrill of the chase.
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a little vintage-esque purple for you gals (from miss Enabler) I haven't studied these bags, just a quick peek/copy and paste as I was trolling the bay. So, not sure what age or authenticity they might be, etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271005106644?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260937441208?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300730288730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261054354603?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
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#4,037
iyaken said:
Hello ladies - I am back!
I have made some progress with my orange ergo hobo.. I did very little this time - gave it a bath, and instead of conditioning with Leather CPR, I used Effax Leather Oil. I kind of freaked out when I applied it because the orange just turned an ugly black-brown! That was the test spot, btw. I left it overnight, and when I returned, the area looked exactly like the rest, so I figured, it must be worth a shot on the whole bag. I thought it was magical... one application, and my cardboard stiff bag became that gorgeous chewy leather. The bag is no longer a washed out orange, but rather a deeper red-orange (lighting is a factor in color difference of pictures, but not solely to blame!) The handles are still a different color (different leather batch, I suppose) but I don't think I'm going to obsess over that. I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything else, but if inspiration strikes, I'm not adverse to playing with this one. I mean, I haven't even buffed this yet, so this is definitely not the end point.

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After, 3 views:
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Happened to luck out at the thrift store too. Got a Baxter bag (see http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-267.html#post22259455) without knowing what it was for $30. I fell in love with it, and got it despite it being way over the limit I'd placed on my rehab projects. Looks to be british tan, but we all know that could change after it's been bathed and reconditioned. It's stuffed now, and drying.. I'll probably use the same leather oil on it (I feel that it's a LOT more convenient than leather cpr).. Keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out well!

I talked to my dad not that long ago.. he mentioned that he used silicone to fill in the piping damages on his leather upholstery in his cars. I'm wondering if anyone else has done it, with the piping damage talk of late (I haven't read absolutely everything since my last visit).
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Wow what a great color she's turning out to be!! Love it!!
 
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#4,043
iyaken said:
Hello ladies - I am back!
I have made some progress with my orange ergo hobo.. I did very little this time - gave it a bath, and instead of conditioning with Leather CPR, I used Effax Leather Oil. I kind of freaked out when I applied it because the orange just turned an ugly black-brown! That was the test spot, btw. I left it overnight, and when I returned, the area looked exactly like the rest, so I figured, it must be worth a shot on the whole bag. I thought it was magical... one application, and my cardboard stiff bag became that gorgeous chewy leather. The bag is no longer a washed out orange, but rather a deeper red-orange (lighting is a factor in color difference of pictures, but not solely to blame!) The handles are still a different color (different leather batch, I suppose) but I don't think I'm going to obsess over that. I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything else, but if inspiration strikes, I'm not adverse to playing with this one. I mean, I haven't even buffed this yet, so this is definitely not the end point.

Before:
IMG_20120614_173544.jpg

After, 3 views:
IMG_20120630_123724.jpg

IMG_20120630_123643.jpg

IMG_20120630_123653.jpg


Happened to luck out at the thrift store too. Got a Baxter bag (see http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-267.html#post22259455) without knowing what it was for $30. I fell in love with it, and got it despite it being way over the limit I'd placed on my rehab projects. Looks to be british tan, but we all know that could change after it's been bathed and reconditioned. It's stuffed now, and drying.. I'll probably use the same leather oil on it (I feel that it's a LOT more convenient than leather cpr).. Keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out well!

I talked to my dad not that long ago.. he mentioned that he used silicone to fill in the piping damages on his leather upholstery in his cars. I'm wondering if anyone else has done it, with the piping damage talk of late (I haven't read absolutely everything since my last visit).
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I am so jealous of your Baxter Bag and the orange ergo looks great! You should call Coach in Jacksonville and ask for a free replacement hangtag. I doubt if they will be able to match that color so ask for one that matches the hardware.

Nice work!
 
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iyaken said:
Hello ladies - I am back!
I have made some progress with my orange ergo hobo.. I did very little this time - gave it a bath, and instead of conditioning with Leather CPR, I used Effax Leather Oil. I kind of freaked out when I applied it because the orange just turned an ugly black-brown! That was the test spot, btw. I left it overnight, and when I returned, the area looked exactly like the rest, so I figured, it must be worth a shot on the whole bag. I thought it was magical... one application, and my cardboard stiff bag became that gorgeous chewy leather. The bag is no longer a washed out orange, but rather a deeper red-orange (lighting is a factor in color difference of pictures, but not solely to blame!) The handles are still a different color (different leather batch, I suppose) but I don't think I'm going to obsess over that. I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything else, but if inspiration strikes, I'm not adverse to playing with this one. I mean, I haven't even buffed this yet, so this is definitely not the end point.

Before:
IMG_20120614_173544.jpg

After, 3 views:
IMG_20120630_123724.jpg

IMG_20120630_123643.jpg

IMG_20120630_123653.jpg


Happened to luck out at the thrift store too. Got a Baxter bag (see http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-694619-267.html#post22259455) without knowing what it was for $30. I fell in love with it, and got it despite it being way over the limit I'd placed on my rehab projects. Looks to be british tan, but we all know that could change after it's been bathed and reconditioned. It's stuffed now, and drying.. I'll probably use the same leather oil on it (I feel that it's a LOT more convenient than leather cpr).. Keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out well!

I talked to my dad not that long ago.. he mentioned that he used silicone to fill in the piping damages on his leather upholstery in his cars. I'm wondering if anyone else has done it, with the piping damage talk of late (I haven't read absolutely everything since my last visit).
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Love that Baxter...so LUCKY to get her for that!!
 
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Jessi319 said:
Wow what a great color she's turning out to be!! Love it!!
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Jessi319 said:
Love that Baxter...so LUCKY to get her for that!!
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Thank you! I almost didn't even look at the Baxter when I saw the $30 tag, especially since the saleslady was not particularly helpful at the time (I said I was going to buy it, and she still took it away from me and put it back on the shelf!).. As soon as it hit my hands, though, I decided it was sold. I usually wait til they went on sale, even at the thrift store, but I knew this would be gone in no time. I did feel very lucky when I get home (though I was berating myself for going over my limit during the drive).

katev said:
I am so jealous of your Baxter Bag and the orange ergo looks great! You should call Coach in Jacksonville and ask for a free replacement hangtag. I doubt if they will be able to match that color so ask for one that matches the hardware.
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Oh katev, you will not believe how many of your purses I've been so jealous of :D but I do feel proud of the Baxter, in particular! It's drying oh-so-slowly despite the heat - the handles have gone back to being british tan, while the body is still a dark.. chestnut, I suppose. I can't wait 'til I can start slathering it with oil and conditioner.. I've spot tested on the already-dry zipper pull, and I feel that it'll work well.

I figured I'd call JAX if I cannot get a replacement metal tag from the outlet (I'm hitting it tomorrow!), though I figured I'd get one for the Baxter, not necessarily for the ergo.. just because the only real hardware the ergo has is the magnetic clasp :p (and like you said, I doubt I'd be able to get a tag that matches the color). We shall see!
 
#4,048
iyaken said:
Thank you! I almost didn't even look at the Baxter when I saw the $30 tag, especially since the saleslady was not particularly helpful at the time (I said I was going to buy it, and she still took it away from me and put it back on the shelf!).. As soon as it hit my hands, though, I decided it was sold. I usually wait til they went on sale, even at the thrift store, but I knew this would be gone in no time. I did feel very lucky when I get home (though I was berating myself for going over my limit during the drive).


Oh katev, you will not believe how many of your purses I've been so jealous of :D but I do feel proud of the Baxter, in particular! It's drying oh-so-slowly despite the heat - the handles have gone back to being british tan, while the body is still a dark.. chestnut, I suppose. I can't wait 'til I can start slathering it with oil and conditioner.. I've spot tested on the already-dry zipper pull, and I feel that it'll work well.

I figured I'd call JAX if I cannot get a replacement metal tag from the outlet (I'm hitting it tomorrow!), though I figured I'd get one for the Baxter, not necessarily for the ergo.. just because the only real hardware the ergo has is the magnetic clasp :p (and like you said, I doubt I'd be able to get a tag that matches the color). We shall see!
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I think that the ergo deserves a hangtag too! See the one at the link below. This may not be the same bag as your bag, but it is similar and it has a hangtag (NMA)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...997?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item46052d1f8d
 
#4,049
katev said:
I think that the ergo deserves a hangtag too! See the one at the link below. This may not be the same bag as your bag, but it is similar and it has a hangtag (NMA)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...997?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item46052d1f8d
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I do believe it's the same! Looking at it, I wonder if mine actually started that light orange, but was just really dirty.. but perhaps it's a different shade of orange. In any case, I like this deeper hue that I got. I think I'll try to get a tag for it after all - just so it'll be more "complete".
 
#4,050
4213jen said:
After coming out of the wash, I line dried this bag for a few days and then used 2 applications of emu oil. This soaked into the leather very quickly. I wanted to try and darken the colour a little, so I used almond oil until I was happy with the colour. Finally I used a leather conditioner to protect and help water proof the bag.
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Did you see Cashin's sketches for the Coach Body Bag in the UCLA archives? Like the one at the link below:
http://digital2.library.ucla.edu/viewItem.do?ark=21198/zz0008brhh
 

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