What a lovely bag! I think it would be such a shame not to use it once in a while! Maybe for a few select special occasions when the weather is nice?
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What a lovely bag! I think it would be such a shame not to use it once in a while! Maybe for a few select special occasions when the weather is nice?
Hi all! I hope I'm posting in the right place. While dragging my feet antique shopping with my fiancé today I think I may have found an awesome vintage Gucci. The only problem is that I'm Gucci (and vintage) ignorant! I know nothing about it, its age, or if it's even authentic to be honest. I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on it for me. It's an adorable bag. Tia!!! :o]]]]
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Papertiger - the reminder you requested to help me with my information requestThanks!
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Thanks for the reminder doc
I should think this is late-1960s/very-early1970s (most likely 1970) and the material is Tuscan boarskin (it looks very matte for a boarskin that is so old, unless it's suede boarskin so might have been over-dyed or shoe polished at some point). It looks like you can either alter/remove the strap and turn it into a clutch or a different length shoulder bag.
If you buy it, we'd love some modeling pics
I should think this is late-1960s/very-early1970s (most likely 1970) and the material is Tuscan boarskin (it looks very matte for a boarskin that is so old, unless it's suede boarskin so might have been over-dyed or shoe polished at some point). It looks like you can either alter/remove the strap and turn it into a clutch or a different length shoulder bag.
If you buy it, we'd love some modeling pics
I scooped it up because I just had a good feeling about it. It's definitely suede. I'm going to clean it up today (it has a old moth nest in one of the folds! :O ) and then I'll definitely get some great pics of her in her glory. Thanks so much, again, Pt!!!!
Very well done LuluLove, you have great instincts. Such a wonderful bag should have a caring owner like you, again, so pleased for you. Please show us the 'after pics', I know that I for one would love to see this baby in all her glory
Such a wonderful bag should have a caring owner like you, again, so pleased for you. Please show us the 'after pics', I know that I for one would love to see this baby in all her glory
Here, here! Looking forward to the pictures.
Here's the link to the duffel bag I am wondering the age of:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221193248069&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Thank you!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221193248069&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Thank you!
This is a new/old post. Got this vintage Gucci bag authenticated in the proper forum and now I am moving over here to hopefully get some more information on it!
I saw it today in person and it really is in great condition. The leather on the handles and the bottom corners show normal wear for its age and will be repaired before the sale by the seller through Gucci. I am feeling really lucky with this one - she is a vintage collector and living near Los Angeles doesn't hurt, which is how she scores great designer bags. She did get the era wrong, but I am sure that happens. To boot, she was very sweet and she has the cutest pets in her home!
Anywho, papertiger, that is why I come to you! I did not take more pictures, but here again are the ones she originally sent. Would like to know the era and possibly the name of the bag if it has one.
Thank you so much and reply whenever you have the time. It will be another ~2 weeks before the repairs are complete. On another note this is my first "designer" bag EVER! Any tips or suggestions, especially considering its vintage status, would be much appreciated. I plan on using it mainly for trips and special occasions, not necessarily for everyday use.
Got this vintage Gucci bag authenticated in the proper forum and now I am moving over here to hopefully get some more information on it!I saw it today in person and it really is in great condition. The leather on the handles and the bottom corners show normal wear for its age and will be repaired before the sale by the seller through Gucci. I am feeling really lucky with this one - she is a vintage collector and living near Los Angeles doesn't hurt, which is how she scores great designer bags. She did get the era wrong, but I am sure that happens. To boot, she was very sweet and she has the cutest pets in her home!
Anywho, papertiger, that is why I come to you! I did not take more pictures, but here again are the ones she originally sent. Would like to know the era and possibly the name of the bag if it has one.
Thank you so much and reply whenever you have the time. It will be another ~2 weeks before the repairs are complete. On another note this is my first "designer" bag EVER! Any tips or suggestions, especially considering its vintage status, would be much appreciated. I plan on using it mainly for trips and special occasions, not necessarily for everyday use.
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Papertiger - the reminder you requested to help me with my information request
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Sorry, doc, to save me from trawling through the very fast moving authenticate this Gucci thread can you remind me of the inside pics. Most specifically, I need where it says 'Gucci' and a clear pic of any pockets and/or charms inside
Thanks for your patience
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Here's the link to the duffel bag I am wondering the age of:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221193248069&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Thank you!
Mid-1980s
Thank you for your patience Skip
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This is a new/old post.
I saw it today in person and it really is in great condition. The leather on the handles and the bottom corners show normal wear for its age and will be repaired before the sale by the seller through Gucci. I am feeling really lucky with this one - she is a vintage collector and living near Los Angeles doesn't hurt, which is how she scores great designer bags. She did get the era wrong, but I am sure that happens. To boot, she was very sweet and she has the cutest pets in her home!
Anywho, papertiger, that is why I come to you! I did not take more pictures, but here again are the ones she originally sent. Would like to know the era and possibly the name of the bag if it has one.
Thank you so much and reply whenever you have the time. It will be another ~2 weeks before the repairs are complete. On another note this is my first "designer" bag EVER! Any tips or suggestions, especially considering its vintage status, would be much appreciated. I plan on using it mainly for trips and special occasions, not necessarily for everyday use.
This is from the late 1980s
However, the key-ring/charm on the outside does not belong to it at all, no way, no how. Perhaps that's what threw the Gucci collector off. Are there any markings on this marina chain 'thingy', perhaps we can date that?
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I do not remember any markings offhand and it will be a while before I see it again. I did find the following pics through a quick Google search. The one exactly like it was an eBay posting that is old and no longer up. The one that has the similar chain and closing part was a sale on Etsy, and that seller said Vintage from 1990s.
These key chains are going for half of what I paid. So I am getting the bag and the key chain for right around double what the key chain costs!
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Sorry, doc, to save me from trawling through the very fast moving authenticate this Gucci thread can you remind me of the inside pics. Most specifically, I need where it says 'Gucci' and a clear pic of any pockets and/or charms inside
Thanks for your patience
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Gosh, PT, you sure are needy
. You are helping me, no patience neccessary and I truly appreciate it. I added two outside pics for others also using this thread for information, as well as a very pleasing anachronistic combination I had not envisioned when I recently bought the shoes. Maybe my Id was guiding my purchase that day!
