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[whateve]

Thanks, Whateve. I saw exactly the same things. I think the bag may be legitimate but the strap is a replacement. The grommets could be a replacement too. She also does not show the inside of the bag would at least have "Coach" in it. I am going to ask her about and see what she says.


On another note, I picked up a navy blue Sheridan Savannah last night for $12.99. No one else bid on it.

so jealous of the Savannah!

Hi again, Whateve,


I just found this listing for the same style of bag and this seller is well known. The strap and grommets appear to be the same as the other one I found. What do you think?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...257?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1e7c363169

I think that Little Miss Muffet makes a good case for the strap, but on hers you can clearly see the brass and it seems to be a better fit with the grommet. The one in the other listing looks the same on the clasp part but looks different on the part that attaches it to the strap. I can't tell if it is just the angle but it looks like there is a round part right in the middle that I don't see on Little Miss Muffet's. I think the pictures are just so bad that you can't tell what you'll get. Maybe she'll send you some better pictures.

 

[Cameochi]

so jealous of the Savannah!

I think that Little Miss Muffet makes a good case for the strap, but on hers you can clearly see the brass and it seems to be a better fit with the grommet. The one in the other listing looks the same on the clasp part but looks different on the part that attaches it to the strap. I can't tell if it is just the angle but it looks like there is a round part right in the middle that I don't see on Little Miss Muffet's. I think the pictures are just so bad that you can't tell what you'll get. Maybe she'll send you some better pictures.

Thanks, Whateve! The Savannah will need a bit of work but I think it will be nice when it's done. I bought that old lightweight bag too.


No, I am not an addict. I can stop anytime I want.

 

[Hyacinth]

I find the listing extremely confusing. The seller mentions the Bs on the hinges and the Coach imprint but doesn't show any pictures of them. The strap in the first picture looks like a brass basic dogleash, but picture 5 shows an entirely different type of clip in more of a silver color. The grommets look brass. I don't think either the grommets or the strap, whichever one you end up getting, are original to the bag. And you are right, it would have been brass plated.

The B stamped on the hinges has nothing to do with Bonnie Cashin anyway, it's the logo for Branson Manufacturing who made the hardware.

 

[Cameochi]

The B stamped on the hinges has nothing to do with Bonnie Cashin anyway, it's the logo for Branson Manufacturing who made the hardware.

Thanks, Hyacinth! She did respond to my email but would you (anyone, everyone) please look at the bottom photos? She said she originally had two bags for sale. The first bag clearly has a metal rimmed kisslock but even after blowing up photos of the second bag, I cannot tell if it is leather covered or metal. It appears blue on one side and silver on the other. I am sure the light plays a role. Also, do you have any idea when the second bag was made? Thanks as always!

 

[whateve]

Thanks, Hyacinth! She did respond to my email but would you (anyone, everyone) please look at the bottom photos? She said she originally had two bags for sale. The first bag clearly has a metal rimmed kisslock but even after blowing up photos of the second bag, I cannot tell if it is leather covered or metal. It appears blue on one side and silver on the other. I am sure the light plays a role. Also, do you have any idea when the second bag was made? Thanks as always!

Why didn't she answer your question? It almost looks painted blue. It could be a reflection or it could be leather covered. I can't tell. Why would she combine photos of two different bags? Is she intentionally trying to confuse her buyers?

 

[Cameochi]

Thanks, Hyacinth! She did respond to my email but would you (anyone, everyone) please look at the bottom photos? She said she originally had two bags for sale. The first bag clearly has a metal rimmed kisslock but even after blowing up photos of the second bag, I cannot tell if it is leather covered or metal. It appears blue on one side and silver on the other. I am sure the light plays a role. Also, do you have any idea when the second bag was made? Thanks as always!

Update: I heard back from the seller and the kisslock frame is metal. She said it lost some of its sheen over the years. I can probably fix that. She also mentioned the Bonnie Cashin Bs. I didn't go there. I will file that with the YKK zipper thing. I checked my bags here and only one has a YKK zipper. All the rest at Talon which is a name I know well as my father was in textiles and they made high end fabric and some clothing. They almost always used Talon zippers as they were well made and durable.

 

[Cameochi]

Why didn't she answer your question? It almost looks painted blue. It could be a reflection or it could be leather covered. I can't tell. Why would she combine photos of two different bags? Is she intentionally trying to confuse her buyers?

My thought exactly! It does look painted blue. The seller has been on eBay for a long time and seems honest enough. Have to watch out for those Bs though.

 

[whateve]

My thought exactly! It does look painted blue. The seller has been on eBay for a long time and seems honest enough. Have to watch out for those Bs though.

Did she ever provide a picture of the Coach stamp?

 

[Cameochi]

Did she ever provide a picture of the Coach stamp?

There is no creed but there is a Coach logo inside of the bag. She did state that in the description. I was confused because she posted two nearly identical bags at the same time. I caved and bought it as there were 43 watchers and the bid was going up with two days to go. The price is fairly reasonable and free shipping for the old kisslocks but it is the most I've spent on a bag so far. I ended up getting the tan one for under thirty! The cobbler said it is a steal so I figure it sort of balances out. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

 

[Cameochi]

Hello again. I just found another bag that needs to be correctly identified. It is 10" wide, 9.5" tall and 2" deep. I really like the arched top. Would someone please tell me the correct style number and name? Thanks!!

 

[whateve]

Hello again. I just found another bag that needs to be correctly identified. It is 10" wide, 9.5" tall and 2" deep. I really like the arched top. Would someone please tell me the correct style number and name? Thanks!!

It's 9854 Carlyle bag from around 1990.

 

[whateve]

There is no creed but there is a Coach logo inside of the bag. She did state that in the description. I was confused because she posted two nearly identical bags at the same time. I caved and bought it as there were 43 watchers and the bid was going up with two days to go. The price is fairly reasonable and free shipping for the old kisslocks but it is the most I've spent on a bag so far. I ended up getting the tan one for under thirty! The cobbler said it is a steal so I figure it sort of balances out. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Congratulations! I'd love to see pictures when you get it.

 

[Cameochi]

It's 9854 Carlyle bag from around 1990.

Thanks, Whateve. Much appreciated! It's a bit confusing as there is a Madison Carlyle too although they look nothing alike.

 

[whateve]

Thanks, Whateve. Much appreciated! It's a bit confusing as there is a Madison Carlyle too although they look nothing alike.

You're welcome. Yes, I was almost going to mention that.

 

[Two.time.bags]

The B stamped on the hinges has nothing to do with Bonnie Cashin anyway, it's the logo for Branson Manufacturing who made the hardware.

How interesting, but a little disappointing too........