ID This Coach item! -- Post any Coach item name questions here! --

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#13,066
Zynn said:
Hi I recently bought a white coach bag from a vintage store. It looks exactly like the one in this listing (https://goo.gl/52gifx). I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the style of bag is called.
Click to expand...
hi and welcome. It looks like a cafe bag #4111 from the Lightweights line, made around 1993. Ideally we would like to see pictures of your bag, the creed, and have the measurements.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Zynn and Catbird9
#13,067
whateve said:
hi and welcome. It looks like a cafe bag #4111 from the Lightweights line, made around 1993. Ideally we would like to see pictures of your bag, the creed, and have the measurements.
Click to expand...
Thank you so much! I think you’re right but here are some pictures
43403564_730447390643051_605572298333749248_n.jpg 43411580_717549308610368_424053897934405632_n.jpg 43434696_459148931159108_2204352691491045376_n.jpg
The serial number is 0636-126. I don't have a ruler on me so I can't provide exact measurements but roughly, the bag is about 8" high, 9.5" long, and 2" wide.
 
#13,070
  • Like
Reactions: LadyEdwards and Zynn
#13,072
Lake Effect said:
I have this bag, also in BT, that I really like. It does hold my essentials nicely. The way the side is shaped allows me to easily get into it without feeling like I am scraping my knuckles on the zipper. And gives a slightly expandable feeling. And I like what I believe is one of the longest strap lengths offered. If you like a shorter strap setting, you may need to make extra holes. Besides the Bancroft, I believe there is one other bag with this side detailing, but I am drawing a blank.
Click to expand...

Minchanka said:
View attachment 4215550
Are you talking about this side detail? Pelham (9958) has it too.
Click to expand...

Catbird9 said:
Good eye! I'd forgotten about the Pelham. There's also a Petite Pelham Zip 9959 with the same side detail:
Click to expand...
Yes! Thanks for putting in the due diligence. That is exactly the picture in my mind for the side detailing. I have yet to see one in real life.
 
#13,074
coach943 said:
It kind of looks like a cross between these two Coach totes that I have, but the handles are wrong. I don't remember seeing any Coach Bonnie Cashin-era bags with those handles. View attachment 4213973
Click to expand...
Thanks! Interesting that your smaller tote has the same corners. The only similar Cashin-era bags (also in a similar smaller size, with the little feet) that I've found photos of do have stiff handles rather than the soft handles on this one. This one appeared to be the oldest one in my MIL's collection of Coach bags.
 
#13,076
latetotheparty said:
I purchased this bag, looks like a vintage coach and I was really hoping to find an obscure coach imprint or a metal tag, but no, I couldn't find anything. It looks like Bonnie Cashin, but again no I.D. :sad: Does anyone recognize this? The leather is like the old NY bags. I love the size too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Navy-Leather-Tote-Handbag/163305737499?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Click to expand...
The turnlock on front looks like something Coach would do. Some of the construction doesn't look like Coach, and it doesn't look extremely old. The zipper pull doesn't look like any I've seen on vintage Coach or BC.
 
#13,078
latetotheparty said:
I purchased this bag, looks like a vintage coach and I was really hoping to find an obscure coach imprint or a metal tag, but no, I couldn't find anything. It looks like Bonnie Cashin, but again no I.D. :sad: Does anyone recognize this? The leather is like the old NY bags. I love the size too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Navy-Leather-Tote-Handbag/163305737499?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Click to expand...

whateve said:
The turnlock on front looks like something Coach would do. Some of the construction doesn't look like Coach, and it doesn't look extremely old. The zipper pull doesn't look like any I've seen on vintage Coach or BC.
Click to expand...

latetotheparty said:
Thanks, whateve, in person it looks really old and the zipper looks ancient lol
Click to expand...
I don't think that bag is Coach. I believe it to be inspired by Coach and without any "Coach" markings, it's legal to sell. In fact, the seller has it listed perfectly.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • Like
Reactions: latetotheparty and whateve
#13,079
houseof999 said:
What bag is this? Is this a sample that never went into production? Did someone take the lining out? Or is there an actual Coach bag that looks like this? Is it fake?

https://bnc.lt/focc/M8daIumQMQ
Click to expand...

whateve said:
In my opinion, it is fake. Those pockets look like something that Coach made in the 2000s. Coach didn't use the horse and carriage logo early on. A bag with these details would have lining and a creed. The front and back handles don't match - Coach wouldn't release a bag like that. The construction doesn't look like anything Coach made.
Click to expand...

Hyacinth said:
I agree. Bad stitching too and a fake hangtag and Carriage logo, mismatched leather textures and color tones, just a general mess. Looks like something put together from what they found in the scrap bin.

We don't recommend buying from Poshmark in almost any case, but seller " themariadelgado " should especially be avoided! She has no business selling Coach products. And reporting it won't do any good either.
Click to expand...
I'll state a bit stronger that the bag from Poshmark seller, Maria @ themariadelgado
is absolutely and unquestionably fake.

And she has other fakes and/or questionable items:
https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-VTG-BELTED-POUCH-BROWN-LEATHER-BAG-59ee572a8f0fc4706a0ea3d7

She sold this fake wallet:
https://poshmark.com/listing/AUTHENTIC-VTG-BLACK-LEATHER-WALLET-59fa66e6bcd4a72578003c57

ITA with Hyacinth: themariadelgado " should especially be avoided! She has no business selling Coach products.
 
#13,080
BeenBurned said:
I'll state a bit stronger that the bag from Poshmark seller, Maria @ themariadelgado
is absolutely and unquestionably fake.

And she has other fakes and/or questionable items:
https://poshmark.com/listing/COACH-VTG-BELTED-POUCH-BROWN-LEATHER-BAG-59ee572a8f0fc4706a0ea3d7

She sold this fake wallet:
https://poshmark.com/listing/AUTHENTIC-VTG-BLACK-LEATHER-WALLET-59fa66e6bcd4a72578003c57

ITA with Hyacinth: themariadelgado " should especially be avoided! She has no business selling Coach products.
Click to expand...

And here's a photo of a very likely fake Willis from Poshmark seller themariadelgado that has a questionable plant code, and the creed stamp shows what seems to be deliberate damage or alteration where the stamp on the right and left sides appears to have been gouged off to hide how out of proportion the creed stamp is and how off-center the serial number stamp with its unrecognizable font actually is. Notice how smooth the rest of the leather around the creed is compared to the right and left sides - that's NOT accidental or "normal wear-and-tear". It isn't known who is responsible for the damage but there's little doubt that it's deliberate.

oct 14 2018-poss fake 9927-lg-a.jpg

The seller may have a bigger "problem" than not being able to tell real from fake. Maybe she can tell all too well.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Catbird9
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top