Would you rehab this bag??

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#377
Lake Effect said:
Two words: Texas bag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-British-Tan-Leather-COACH-U-S-A-CROSSBODY-MESSENGER-HANDBAG-w-Pockets/121988903237?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Now please, Texas girls, not picking on ya. I like to use my bags too. I look for bags I like to call "working breeds". The majority of bags I buy I plan to use. As much as I can! It is just that I have have seen several vintage Coach bags being offered for sale out Texas that take the term "working breed" to a whole new level and this is one of them. I love this style, the Oliver bag. I have one in BT too, but it's a little daintier than this one, lol. I have seen bags ( like I am sure all of us vintage girls have) with piping that is worn clear through. But this is the first bag I have seen with what appears to be wear through the side of the bag. Look at the pic showing the back of the bag with the outline of the inside pocket. It looks there are actually two small holes from wear toward the top. Am I right??
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Your commentary is so hilarious I wish I could see the bag!
 
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americandreaming said:
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Would I rehab this bag?? Sure would!:loveeyes:

I just picked up my very first satchel in a similar style, probably equally beat up. Hoping I can get to rehabbing it before the fall, lol - I have a few too many project bags right now!
 
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/324280221734?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

The listing above is for a brown Italian-made Coach Carlyle 4401 from 1995. The bag could be rehabbed but the female portion of the turnlock is missing.

The vintage Italian Madison bags had brushed gold hardware and the turnlock plates were oval and secured to the bag with small screws. See my red Carlyle below as an example.

I don't know if it would even be possible to find replacement hardware for one of these bags!

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katev said:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324280221734?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

The listing above is for a brown Italian-made Coach Carlyle 4401 from 1995. The bag could be rehabbed but the female portion of the turnlock is missing.

The vintage Italian Madison bags had brushed gold hardware and the turnlock plates were oval and secured to the bag with small screws. See my red Carlyle below as an example.

I don't know if it would even be possible to find replacement hardware for one of these bags!

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The seller just sent a $35 offer on the brown carlyle, still too expensive due to the damage IMO.
 
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VintageBagsAddict said:
Whoever is able to return this bag to its vintage glory will be a miracle worker.
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WOMENS VTG COACH Brown CROSSBODY Saddle Bag PURSE New York USA DISTRESSED | eBay

<body><p>WOMENS Vintage COACH Brown Leather CROSSBODY Saddle Bag PURSE </p><br /><br /><p>PRE OWNED GOOD CONDITION </p><br /><p>MADE IN NEW YORK CITY</p><br /><p>MISSING SMALL LOGO TAG </p></body>
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I actually think that will improve quite a bit with a dunk and a few apps of CPR. I would guess it might have been tabac or mocha and with conditioning will go very dark and be forgiving of the scratches. There will be unevenness of patina on the flap. Since the bag is dark it may not be an issue to the right person and the contact from the hand over time contributes to darkening over time. My theory is that when you have a bag on your shoulder, the hand on side tends to rest on the side of flap facing forward. I have it on my City. A little glue on the piping wear on the back will keep it from worsening.
If I saw this for $20 at a flea market I would give it second thought. And kudos to seller for keeping the pricing comparable to condition and not listing it as a Cashin.
 
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