This is a fine Dooney that can carry in style a 10” tablet pc and your essentials with ease and not spoil the look. The pristine, solid brass Dooney Duck fob is present on the British Tan tether. On the back is a full-length pocket that is closed by a tongue and pommel. The strap can be removed for cleaning and the pommels holding the strap also are gleaming brightly. The strap is also clean with no darkening and has “Solid Brass” stamped on the buckle. The Amber top-stitching is clean and gives a nice contrast.
As can be seen in the pictures, the strap, the toggle trim, and all of the piping is clean with no wear. The British Tan trim has attained the rich, honey color and this gives this Loden so much character. Outside, the leathers are just spectacular. The Red, White, and Blue authentication tag is intact with the numbers on the reverse, a genuine U.S. There are four card slots with the zippered security pocket just above. It is clean inside with only the very minimum signs of use. Slip the toggle to open and the smell of leather greets you. This magnificent Loden is from a private collection and it is in excellent condition, inside and out. Mistakenly, these are called the Toggle Bag, which is incorrect.
Named for the famous clothing in Europe, the Loden Shoulder Bag is unlike any other Dooney as these have the braided leather latch and loop with a solid brass toggle. An extremely rare model, especially in the color of Dark Navy, that is now highly coveted and collectible. This is the Dooney and Bourke All-Weather-Leather Loden Shoulder Bag Model R88.