This is a re-issue. Around 1990 (this U-tag/brass plaque only lasted a very short while). It would have been from a Summer season.
The leather trim is pigskin and the fittings are 'vintage' brass
Please could you leave your pics for others' ref.
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This is a re-issue. Around 1990 (this U-tag/brass plaque only lasted a very short while). It would have been from a Summer season.
The leather trim is pigskin and the fittings are 'vintage' brass
Please could you leave your pics for others' ref.
This is a re-issue. Around 1990 (this U-tag/brass plaque only lasted a very short while). It would have been from a Summer season.
The leather trim is pigskin and the fittings are 'vintage' brass
Please could you leave your pics for others' ref.
Thank you so much for all this info...I bought this bag at a community yard sale for $1...knew it was special, though I don't think the lady selling it had a clue. I've since carefully brushed out the lining so it's all fuzzy grey now.
And I'm happy to leave my pics for others to view and use in their research. The photos on this thread, among lots of others on tPF, have helped educate me!
Would you like me to post photos of my other 2 (authenticated) vintage bags...I'd be delighted to contribute
Thank you so much for all this info...I bought this bag at a community yard sale for $1...knew it was special, though I don't think the lady selling it had a clue. I've since carefully brushed out the lining so it's all fuzzy grey now.
And I'm happy to leave my pics for others to view and use in their research. The photos on this thread, among lots of others on tPF, have helped educate me!
Would you like me to post photos of my other 2 (authenticated) vintage bags...I'd be delighted to contribute
That would be great
Glad to be of help, a lucky find indeed.
Maybe you could write a little on how you found the others too, and why you like vintage Gucci and how you style your bags with your wardrobe etc. Encourage any Gucci fans into investing into Guccis from the past
Papertiger, would you mind telling me a little about this gucci bag I'm eyeing on eBay? I love it, and I just want to know a little more about it.
If you cannot give information on things we don't already own, I 100% understand!! Thank you so much in advance.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151279247150
If you cannot give information on things we don't already own, I 100% understand!! Thank you so much in advance.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151279247150
Hi VN, I would rather advise on listings and photos that will disappear. Just this once.
The bag is from the late-1990s. You will have to be careful of the outer material as well as the flaking issues of the interior. Hope this helps
This was my first Gucci bag...a black monogram coated canvas shoulder bag, bought in late March 2013. Papertiger authenticated it and said it was from the late 80's-90's. Though it hadn't been stored well and was a little slouchy and out of shape, the leather trim remains in lovely condition. The lining was delaminating and flaking away. It was a steal for $.25 at a community sale. I don't wear it often, but it's really a timeless, classic bag that goes with anything.
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Though I mainly collect Coach bags and accessories (vintage and later), I'm really an opportunistic thrift shopper! I learned a bit about recognizing authentic Gucci details from reading lots of threads here, and started keeping my eyes open for more good deals. I found this belt at Salvation Army in April 2013 for $.99. Papertiger authenticated it as being from the 80's. Very cool that it's reversible!
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The more Gucci research I did, the more I wanted a shopping knight! Found this white monogram coated canvas shoulder bag at Goodwill for $14.99 in August 2013. Eliza2013 authenticated it as being from the late 80's...with the little guy hanging on the inside zipper! Vintage Gucci's are so simple yet elegant...I'm always on the lookout for them!
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I believe I have a Gucci bag from the 1930s-1940s. It is somewhere between a "Kelly" and "Doctor" design. Materials and craftsmanship are superb throughout and I am confident it is authentic. I found a few black Gucci bags from the 1960s that are somewhat close, but do not have the shopping knight or "G. Gucci" markings. They are also quite different structurally.
The inner zipper reads "SLID" or "SLIO", but have not found any information on this brand online.
The key tag has separated from the handle (you can see where it was tied on) and has an interesting sheathed design. You can push it all the way into the leather sheath so it looks like a tag, pull on the end of the hidden key to expose, then pull the leather ties to retract.
Wondering if any of you experts can help me better place the era. Pics attached:
The inner zipper reads "SLID" or "SLIO", but have not found any information on this brand online.
The key tag has separated from the handle (you can see where it was tied on) and has an interesting sheathed design. You can push it all the way into the leather sheath so it looks like a tag, pull on the end of the hidden key to expose, then pull the leather ties to retract.
Wondering if any of you experts can help me better place the era. Pics attached:
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Your bag is from around 1947-53
Please leave your pics up so that when people view this post they can see why and what/which bag you and I are talking about
This is the original model for the Lady Lock BTH AW13 and you should never ever sell it
(actually not kidding ).The exterior leather certainly needs proper conditioning (never mind the scratches) it is in danger of cracking unless it's done. I would recommend very gently cleaning (using hardly any water/liquid as in virtually none) and then a tiny amount of no-colour, old fashioned leather fat/cream every 2 weeks for 2 months (so that's a tiny amount done 4 times) and send back photos
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Fantastic JOODLZ, you're accumulating a fantastic vintage collection, and that late-80s vibe is certainly catching your eye
A friend Skyped from the other side of the world and while we was nattering away I just missed out on a 1950s croc at auction I had my eye on
Your bag is from around 1947-53
Please leave your pics up so that when people view this post they can see why and what/which bag you and I are talking about
This is the original model for the Lady Lock BTH AW13 and you should never ever sell it
The exterior leather certainly needs proper conditioning (never mind the scratches) it is in danger of cracking unless it's done. I would recommend very gently cleaning (using hardly any water/liquid as in virtually none) and then a tiny amount of no-colour, old fashioned leather fat/cream every 2 weeks for 2 months (so that's a tiny amount done 4 times) and send back photos
Thanks! I do see the similarities between it and the recent bamboo Lady Locks.
What leads you to that conclusion about the date? Not that I doubt you, but just so I can back up what I say when I show it to people.
Why not sell it? Museum piece?
I do plan on selling it eventually. Not a handbag collector, just someone who got incredibly lucky at a thrift store... I do agree it needs to be properly conditioned and will follow your advise ASAP.
Thanks! I do see the similarities between it and the recent bamboo Lady Locks.
What leads you to that conclusion about the date? Not that I doubt you, but just so I can back up what I say when I show it to people.
Why not sell it? Museum piece?
I do agree it needs to be properly conditioned and will follow your advise ASAP.
Style: This is the bag Gucci based the LL BTH on.
Date: After 1953 the sig would have read Gucci and not G.Gucci. Then there are the other stores mentioned, obviously after Gucci expanded from just their one store in Florence
The condition precludes it from being a museum piece but there won't be many of the originals 'LLs' around.
Very glad to hear you're going to try to restore 'her'. May be we could have a before and after shot
Will update with pics once it's looking better, thanks again for the helpStyle: This is the bag Gucci based the LL BTH on.
Date: After 1953 the sig would have read Gucci and not G.Gucci. Then there are the other stores mentioned, obviously after Gucci expanded from just their one store in Florence
The condition precludes it from being a museum piece but there won't be many of the originals 'LLs' around.
Very glad to hear you're going to try to restore 'her'. May be we could have a before and after shot