Gucci Vintage Information Thread

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#361
sensique said:
Hi everyone and Papertiger,

Can you help mi date this bucket bag?It think it might be from the 80's but I would like some professional opinion
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Unfortunately this bag is not Gucci. I don't normally say anything when people post on this thread except to refer them to the 'Authenticate This Gucci' thread but I am very busy and don't know when I'll have time to check back.

I hope that you are not too upset and that you didn't spend too much on it.
 
#362
sensique said:
Hello Ladies and hello Papertiger,

Can anyone tell if my latest Gucci vintage purchase is an original?
And if it is maybe help me date it...

Thanks in advance
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This bag is from the 1950s. The stamped logo is most likely before 1955 (actually 1953, when Guccio died) but the large kiss-lock and interior suggests after. Therefore I can only conclude around that decade.

The reason why it may have an earlier logo stamp is perhaps because it's material and for the evening, one of my evening bags also has a bag that should have been too early for the type of bag it is. I have a feeling (as yet unsubstantiated) that Gucci used specialist workshops working for, but not directly under Gucci, for these rarer pieces and the stamps are less trustworthy that leather pieces in order to date
 
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#363
papertiger said:
Sorry, I missed you the first time around, happily I caught your post on the Gucci Chat thread.

As I said, your beautiful bag is roughly from 1968 and the gold hardware based on a fine perfume bottle.
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No worries! You've made my day by providing information!! This was a stunning consignment purchase picked up at a steal. I've never seen a Gucci bag this well preserved from this era :) I'm almost afraid to carry it, lol. do you happen to know what perfume it's modeled after?
 
#364
papertiger said:
This bag is from the 1950s. The stamped logo is most likely before 1955 (actually 1953, when Guccio died) but the large kiss-lock and interior suggests after. Therefore I can only conclude around that decade.

The reason why it may have an earlier logo stamp is perhaps because it's material and for the evening, one of my evening bags also has a bag that should have been too early for the type of bag it is. I have a feeling (as yet unsubstantiated) that Gucci used specialist workshops working for, but not directly under Gucci, for these rarer pieces and the stamps are less trustworthy that leather pieces in order to date
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Thanks a lot.And thank you for taking your time to do some research.

Best regards
 
#365
papertiger said:
Unfortunately this bag is not Gucci. I don't normally say anything when people post on this thread except to refer them to the 'Authenticate This Gucci' thread but I am very busy and don't know when I'll have time to check back.

I hope that you are not too upset and that you didn't spend too much on it.
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Thanks for your answer, it didnt cost that much but I thought I made a bargain.Well maybe next time :smile1:

Merry Christmas!
 
#366
papertiger said:
I haven't, but because it's an old auction house and owned by Gucci Group have felt OK to recommend.

That's so exciting! Report back and tell us if it was worthwhile, I for one am interested.
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Just by way of an update on the Christie's Gucci appraisal service, I submitted photos of my bag way back on Nov. 5. The website says that it takes 2-4 weeks, but we've hit the 6 week mark and I haven't heard anything.

The website does say that they will only provide estimates for items that are of the "type and value typically sold at Christie's" and I was always doubtful that my little bag would meet that standard, but I did expect at least an email letting me know that they wouldn't appraise my item for that reason. Oh well. :shrugs:
 
#367
Hello!

Could someone please help me identify whether this vintage piece is a real Gucci? I'm quite suspicious of the golden plate's fonts and the serial number not being 12 digits and in two rows.

Here are some photos:

1. http://img2.etsystatic.com/004/0/6389038/il_fullxfull.395044854_difp.jpg
2. http://img0.etsystatic.com/003/0/6389038/il_fullxfull.395044852_a2ad.jpg
3. https://ny-image3.etsy.com/016/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23644831_nmg1i9taz74osww8os8w.jpg
4. https://ny-image0.etsy.com/009/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23641712_lf8hpdx7pnkgwc8kg4g4.jpg
5. https://ny-image2.etsy.com/016/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23641710_i1c1c3be5rswcck4ockw.jpg

Any help would be much appreciated :) Thank you.
 
#369
goodhurt said:
Just by way of an update on the Christie's Gucci appraisal service, I submitted photos of my bag way back on Nov. 5. The website says that it takes 2-4 weeks, but we've hit the 6 week mark and I haven't heard anything.

The website does say that they will only provide estimates for items that are of the "type and value typically sold at Christie's" and I was always doubtful that my little bag would meet that standard, but I did expect at least an email letting me know that they wouldn't appraise my item for that reason. Oh well. :shrugs:
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Thanks for letting us know. I think it's totally rude of them not to get back to you in any shape or form for so long. I would still be hopeful they will get back to you after all it is a very bust period for them. Maybe remind them you are waiting for an answer?
 
#370
naneki said:
Hello!

Could someone please help me identify whether this vintage piece is a real Gucci? I'm quite suspicious of the golden plate's fonts and the serial number not being 12 digits and in two rows.

Here are some photos:

1. http://img2.etsystatic.com/004/0/6389038/il_fullxfull.395044854_difp.jpg
2. http://img0.etsystatic.com/003/0/6389038/il_fullxfull.395044852_a2ad.jpg
3. https://ny-image3.etsy.com/016/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23644831_nmg1i9taz74osww8os8w.jpg
4. https://ny-image0.etsy.com/009/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23641712_lf8hpdx7pnkgwc8kg4g4.jpg
5. https://ny-image2.etsy.com/016/0/28744484/icm_fullxfull.23641710_i1c1c3be5rswcck4ockw.jpg

Any help would be much appreciated :) Thank you.
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Hello naneki

Gucci's symbols and devices of marking their bags has undergone many, many metamorphoses through the years.

There are a couple of eras that have used metal plaques on front of the tabs, one is from the mid-1980s and the other is like your bag at the transition of a major change in Guccis management at the very end of the late-1980s/beginning of 1990s.
 
#371
goodhurt said:
Just by way of an update on the Christie's Gucci appraisal service, I submitted photos of my bag way back on Nov. 5. The website says that it takes 2-4 weeks, but we've hit the 6 week mark and I haven't heard anything.

The website does say that they will only provide estimates for items that are of the "type and value typically sold at Christie's" and I was always doubtful that my little bag would meet that standard, but I did expect at least an email letting me know that they wouldn't appraise my item for that reason. Oh well. :shrugs:
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Altho not a handbag, I recently had dealings with both Christies and Sothebys. I have found that emails get lost in the Christies system but they are quicker to respond than Sothebys once they actually receive your pics.
 
#374
ValentineNicole said:
No worries! You've made my day by providing information!! This was a stunning consignment purchase picked up at a steal. I've never seen a Gucci bag this well preserved from this era :) I'm almost afraid to carry it, lol. do you happen to know what perfume it's modeled after?
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I haven't forgotten you, I just haven't found the answer yet. I guess it could just be a generic bottle but I shall keep looking :yes:
 
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