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Daelilly said:
It's late now..survived the day. Took some new pics of some finds. These are older and 2 need some TLC. I'll learn some new skills on these. This one is in good condition. It looks like the handle could attach as a purse or wristlet. It would make a good men's shaving bag. Maybe it was designed for a man. Anyway, could use some help telling me what it is. Thanks again.
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Hamptons Leather Demi from 2000
 
#2,703
Daelilly said:
This one need some real TLC. This finish shows wear.
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This wallet has the same finish and is in the same state:
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It'll take time to look up the wallet, but don't invest any time on that tan bag just yet. If the style number is 4143 it's supposed to be a Worth Bag and it's not. How long ago did you buy that?

That style was highly faked and the style number has shown up on quite a few fakes. Here's what a Worth Bag is supposed to look like, notice the difference in the strap attachment:
 

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Hyacinth said:
It'll take time to look up the wallet, but don't invest any time on that tan bag just yet. If the style number is 4143 it's supposed to be a Worth Bag and it's not. How long ago did you buy that?

That style was highly faked and the style number has shown up on quite a few fakes. Here's what a Worth Bag is supposed to look like, notice the difference in the strap attachment:
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I think it's 4148 maybe? I did a quick ebay search and found several of this bag (NMA):

http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-4148-Blac...491?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item43a4b92b43
 
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Hyacinth said:
It'll take time to look up the wallet, but don't invest any time on that tan bag just yet. If the style number is 4143 it's supposed to be a Worth Bag and it's not. How long ago did you buy that?

That style was highly faked and the style number has shown up on quite a few fakes. Here's what a Worth Bag is supposed to look like, notice the difference in the strap attachment:
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The design of the bag is different too. The bag I have doesn't have the outside pocket. I just picked it up in a collection of sorts for less thN $15. I verified the number on the bag D6J-4148 I think... I have to hold it just right in the light. Trash it, right?
 
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Originally Posted by Hyacinth It'll take time to look up the wallet, but don't invest any time on that tan bag just yet. If the style number is 4143 it's supposed to be a Worth Bag and it's not. How long ago did you buy that?

That style was highly faked and the style number has shown up on quite a few fakes. Here's what a Worth Bag is supposed to look like, notice the difference in the strap attachment:

YokelMel said:
I think it's 4148 maybe? I did a quick ebay search and found several of this bag (NMA):

http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-4148-Blac...491?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item43a4b92b43
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Thanks, YokelMel!

That's something I haven't seen before and don't even have the name or number on file, but it looks right. So Daelily, don't panic! I just don't know the official name yet but someone will find it eventually.

It's definitely from the Soho Lightweights line though. Soho Mini Bucket or Soho Mini Hobo, probably.
 
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Daelilly said:
The design of the bag is different too. The bag I have doesn't have the outside pocket. I just picked it up in a collection of sorts for less thN $15. I verified the number on the bag D6J-4148 I think... I have to hold it just right in the light. Trash it, right?
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NO !!!! Don't trash it, read YokelMel's post. Her eyes are better reading serial numbers than mine are. :D
 
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Daelilly said:
Yes! Thank you! That is it, exactly! Now onto restoration? What year is that bag? Before the Cashin bags?

Thanks to all of for your help. I am very impressed.
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No, it has no connection to Bonnie Cashin. That's just another seller who knowingly or otherwise misleads bidders into thinking the bag is more rare than it really is. Bonnie Cashin left Coach somewhere around 1974 and almost NO bags with serial numbers are genuine Cashin bags, especially not bags with the modern-style numbers that include a letter of the alphabet. Ninety percent of the listed "Cashin" bags are nothing of the sort. Yours is from 1996.

ETA - It's from a line that began sometime in the late 1980s and was just called the Lightweights because they used thinner leathers, lighter hardware and zippers, and just about anything else that could shave a few ounces of weight off the bag, because it was right around that time that the problems a lot of women were having with their neck, shoulder and back muscles and nerves because of overloaded purses was coming to light. The name was changed to Soho Lightweights in the early 90s and it eventually morphed into the current Soho line. The horseshoe-shaped buckle usually indicates a Lightweight or Soho although not all of them have buckles.
 
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Hyacinth said:
No, it has no connection to Bonnie Cashin. That's just another seller who knowingly or otherwise misleads bidders into thinking the bag is more rare than it really is. Bonnie Cashin left Coach somewhere around 1974 and almost NO bags with serial numbers are genuine Cashin bags, especially not bags with the modern-style numbers that include a letter of the alphabet. Ninety percent of the listed "Cashin" bags are nothing of the sort. Yours is from 1996.

ETA - It's from a line that began sometime in the late 1980s and was just called the Lightweights because they used thinner leathers, lighter hardware and zippers, and just about anything else that could shave a few ounces of weight off the bag, because it was right around that time that the problems a lot of women were having with their neck, shoulder and back muscles and nerves because of overloaded purses was coming to light. The name was changed to Soho Lightweights in the early 90s and it eventually morphed into the current Soho line. The horseshoe-shaped buckle usually indicates a Lightweight or Soho although not all of them have buckles.
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That's is very funny about the Bonnie Cashin connection. I have seen that a lot. We can get a great education around here! Thanks...I be wary when I see that information. All this helps me too, 'cause I hope to sell some of these and I want to be accurate, authentic, and honest. I'm working up to one of those new Madisons...probably not the gathered, yet. I like a lot of the Kristens, too, and the definitely the floral Sophia, and...:graucho:
 
#2,712
Daelilly said:
That's is very funny about the Bonnie Cashin connection. I have seen that a lot. We can get a great education around here! Thanks...I be wary when I see that information. All this helps me too, 'cause I hope to sell some of these and I want to be accurate, authentic, and honest. I'm working up to one of those new Madisons...probably not the gathered, yet. I like a lot of the Kristens, too, and the definitely the floral Sophia, and...:graucho:
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Oooo, I love the Gathered Madisons - that's what I think Coach leather SHOULD be. I just wish the removeable strap was longer. I'd love to see that leather in a mid to large cross-body style.
 
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Hyacinth said:
Oooo, I love the Gathered Madisons - that's what I think Coach leather SHOULD be. I just wish the removeable strap was longer. I'd love to see that leather in a mid to large cross-body style.
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Yes, I agree. The mid size is much easier to manage! I love the soft leathers in the new styles. That's my preference. But that's another thread. Thanks for all your help. I have some purse work to do before I buy any more...unless...
 
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Hi, I'd like to know what this Coach bag is called. It's patent leather but the person selling it doesn't include the serial number or any measurements...I wanted to look it up before considering it. Thank you in advance!

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Clovers said:
Hi, I'd like to know what this Coach bag is called. It's patent leather but the person selling it doesn't include the serial number or any measurements...I wanted to look it up before considering it. Thank you in advance!

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That's either the Bleecker Patent Sophie or the Bleecker Patent Delphine (which is a similar style but larger). Just looking at the photo, I'd guess Sophie but it's hard to tell for sure without the style number. The color is plum.

Bleecker Patent Sophie 12387 $428 approx. measurements (13.5 x 15.5 x 3)
Bleecker Patent Delphine 12363 $498 (17 x 19.5 x 2.5)
 
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