Vintage Bags anyone?

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I love anything vintage especially art deco. I mostly buy and sell. I had a question if anyone might be of help thst would be awesome. Did Chanel make any vintage bags that didnt have a serial number? Is purchased a Chanel clutch and or cosmetic bag maybe a free with purchase gift? Just wondering cause it definitely is an old bag and just wasnt sure how long theybhave been making replicas of chanel.

Perhaps ask on the Chanel forum. There is a wealth of information on that forum about vintage bags and markings.

Some really old Chanels were not even marked. I've never known Chanel to do a clutch bag as a free gift, even a cosmetic bag but if they did it would say something like 'Chanel Pafums', it certainly wouldn't be unmarked.

I have an early 1970s Chanel, it is marked, can't remember if with a serial number, perhaps not. I don't really think about it coz I know where it came from, but is important to do the research if you buy pre-loved.

They've been making Chanel 'style' bags since the 1950s, replicas since 1970s (that say they're Chanel when they are not). Certainly, the fake 'Chanel' industry was in full swing by the 1980s, when Chanel became the designer label to wear.
 
Howdy!... I spotted this beauty at a local thrift store at my lunch time today, and decided to adopt her. Not totally convinced she is an exotic, but it is a Finesse. Almost in mint condition, too. Best $8 I spent in a very long time.....😊

Looks like you got an absolute bargain. It's a very fine crocodile skin bag.
 
I LOVE vintage bags - they are unique, and proven to be durable and of great quality by virtue of how long they've 'survived'.

I have a vintage Bally quilted flap from the 1980s (I think), which is incredible to touch and goes so well with everything! I have no idea why it's appearing more reflective than it is in the photo - the lambskin is not of the shiny variety.

And this super cute little vintage Moschino.
 

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I LOVE vintage bags - they are unique, and proven to be durable and of great quality by virtue of how long they've 'survived'.



I have a vintage Bally quilted flap from the 1980s (I think), which is incredible to touch and goes so well with everything! I have no idea why it's appearing more reflective than it is in the photo - the lambskin is not of the shiny variety.



And this super cute little vintage Moschino.


Nice Bally!
 
I LOVE vintage bags - they are unique, and proven to be durable and of great quality by virtue of how long they've 'survived'.



I have a vintage Bally quilted flap from the 1980s (I think), which is incredible to touch and goes so well with everything! I have no idea why it's appearing more reflective than it is in the photo - the lambskin is not of the shiny variety.



And this super cute little vintage Moschino.


Two beauties!
 
I LOVE vintage bags - they are unique, and proven to be durable and of great quality by virtue of how long they've 'survived'.

I have a vintage Bally quilted flap from the 1980s (I think), which is incredible to touch and goes so well with everything! I have no idea why it's appearing more reflective than it is in the photo - the lambskin is not of the shiny variety.

And this super cute little vintage Moschino.
Love the Bally and such a cute Moschino!
 
I love anything vintage especially art deco. I mostly buy and sell. I had a question if anyone might be of help thst would be awesome. Did Chanel make any vintage bags that didnt have a serial number? Is purchased a Chanel clutch and or cosmetic bag maybe a free with purchase gift? Just wondering cause it definitely is an old bag and just wasnt sure how long theybhave been making replicas of chanel.
Someone recently purchase 3 vintage Chanel's. I believe it was Joodlz and they didn't have serials. Someone told her they were very early bags. I believe she posted them.
 
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