Overview
A vibrant teal leather handbag featuring a radial 'Coach Est. 1941' embossed logo accented by silver-tone studs and decorative top-stitching.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A vibrant teal leather handbag featuring a radial 'Coach Est. 1941' embossed logo accented by silver-tone studs and decorative top-stitching.
Story
The late 2000s marked a daring shift for Coach as they moved away from the 'logomania' of the early decade toward more artisanal, 'downtown' aesthetics.
Maker / Origin
Coach began in 1941 as a small family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft, where six artisans handcrafted leather goods inspired by the durability of baseball gloves.
Condition & Value
The bag shows visible scuffing and darkening on the bottom corners and piping, which is common for light-colored leather. The hardware appears to be in good condition, and the leather retains its structural integrity. A professional leather cleaning would likely enhance the value toward the higher end of the range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375