Vintage Cheri genuine crocodile handbag in classic black with gold-tone hardware. Beautiful structured top-handle design featuring genuine crocodile skin with distinctive natural scale and pore variation. The bag has a flap front with square gold-tone turn-lock closure, single top handle, multiple interior compartments, zippered pocket, and original “Cheri” maker’s plaque. This came from the estate/collection of a woman who owned numerous genuine fur coats and quality leather and exotic-skin handbags. The crocodile skin shows the natural irregular scale structure and surface characteristics expected of genuine exotic hide. Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. There is some wear/tarnish to the hardware and normal interior and exterior signs of use. Please review photos carefully as they form part of the condition description. Included is matching change purse Regarding the genuineness of the leather, based upon the estate purchase as well as the vintage of the bag, I have every reason to believe that it is authentic
| creed present | no |
| serial or style number present | no |
| coach wordmark present | no |
| turnlock present | yes |
| hangtag present | no |
| creed text | not_visible |
| serial or style number | not_visible |
| hardware description | photo 1 and photo 4: Gold-tone square front clasp with a small rotating central tab; photo 5: gold-tone handle fittings. Hardware shows visible tarnish or wear. |
| leather description | photo 1, photo 5, and photo 6: Black glossy exotic-scale hide with substantial wear, creasing, and surface cracking or abrasion visible in places; exact species and authenticity are not verifiable from photos alone. |
| lining description | photo 2: Black fabric or synthetic-looking lining with multiple compartments and a zippered pocket; material is not definitively identifiable. |
| strap construction | photo 5: Single short top handle attached with gold-tone fittings; no detachable shoulder strap is visible. |
| stitching description | photo 1 and photo 5: Perimeter stitching appears present and generally even, though close-up quality and some edge wear limit assessment. |
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"coach_probability": 0.02,
"vintage_probability": 0.635,
"authenticity_confidence": 0.02,
"image_quality_score": 0.785,
"seller_misidentification_probability": 0.05,
"confidence": 0.89,
"recommended_max_bid": 20,
"estimated_resale_low": 20,
"estimated_resale_high": 65,
"possible_models": [],
"positive_evidence": [
"photo 1: Structured leather handbag with a flap, top handle, and front clasp is clearly visible.",
"photo 6: The hide has an exotic-scale pattern consistent with the seller's crocodile description.",
"photo 3: A maker's plaque visibly reads \u201cCheri,\u201d providing non-Coach branding.",
"photo 1, photo 4: flap with turn-lock closure - shares generic flap-bag function but geometry and finish are inconsistent with Coach"
],
"negative_evidence": [
"photo 3: The visible maker's plaque identifies the bag as Cheri rather than Coach.",
"photo 1: No Coach wordmark, horse-and-carriage, or recognizable Coach branding is visible.",
"photo 2: The interior is fabric-lined and compartmentalized, with no visible Coach creed patch.",
"photo 4: The square, blocky clasp is not characteristic evidence of a vintage Coach turnlock.",
"photo 5: The bag's exotic-skin construction and Cheri branding do not match the common vintage Coach glove-tanned leather catalog.",
"photo 3: oval metal maker's plaque reads 'cheri' - positive ID as another brand, not Coach",
"photo 1, photo 5, photo 6: genuine-appearing black crocodile \/ exotic skin body - Coach vintage classics are smooth glove-tanned cowhide, not exotics",
"photo 2: fabric \/ synthetic lined interior with zip pocket - vintage Coach classics are unlined suede-back glove-tanned",
"photo 1, photo 4: square gold-tone turn-lock with blocky geometry and plated wear - not Coach thin oval brass turnlock geometry",
"photo 5: top-handle frame mounts with riveted gold-tone hardware - not a Coach catalog silhouette"
],
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"photo request: Straight-on photographs of every interior wall and pocket seam to confirm that no hidden creed or fabric tag is present.",
"photo request: Full views of the bottom, side gussets, handle attachments, and change purse.",
"photo request: Any reverse side of the Cheri plaque or additional maker\/manufacturing labels.",
"Seller-stated dimensions and country of manufacture are not independently visible in the photos.",
"No Coach creed patch shown (photo 3 shows Cheri plaque instead) - no further Coach identifier to request",
"No bottom, side, or scale views to assess non-Coach value further"
],
"authenticity_concerns": [
"photo 3: The visible branding is Cheri, not Coach; this is best treated as a non-Coach handbag rather than a misidentified Coach classic.",
"photo 2: The interior lining and multi-compartment construction are inconsistent with many classic unlined vintage Coach styles, though some later Coach models were lined.",
"photo 4: The oversized square clasp is a generic\/lookalike construction cue rather than a documented Coach-specific turnlock geometry."
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"The silhouette is a structured exotic-skin top-handle handbag, but it does not correspond to a specific Coach catalog model based on the visible construction.",
"The visible Cheri plaque in photo 3 and absence of a Coach creed or wordmark strongly favor a Cheri or other non-Coach maker.",
"Condition: Good; visible surface wear, creasing, tarnished hardware, and interior signs of use. The full bottom and handle stress points are not shown in detail.",
"No Coach model fits: Cheri plaque, exotic crocodile body, lined interior, and non-Coach hardware rule out all glove-tanned classic styles (Willis 9927, Court 9870, Station 5130, etc.)",
"Condition: Good to Very Good as vintage exotic; photo 4 shows hardware tarnish\/wear, exterior shows normal use sheen, interior shows use but no major tears visible; bottom\/corners not shown so capped"
],
"estimated_era": "modern (2000s+), non-Coach",
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"turnlock_present": true,
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"serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
"hardware_description": "photo 1 and photo 4: Gold-tone square front clasp with a small rotating central tab; photo 5: gold-tone handle fittings. Hardware shows visible tarnish or wear.",
"leather_description": "photo 1, photo 5, and photo 6: Black glossy exotic-scale hide with substantial wear, creasing, and surface cracking or abrasion visible in places; exact species and authenticity are not verifiable from photos alone.",
"lining_description": "photo 2: Black fabric or synthetic-looking lining with multiple compartments and a zippered pocket; material is not definitively identifiable.",
"strap_construction": "photo 5: Single short top handle attached with gold-tone fittings; no detachable shoulder strap is visible.",
"stitching_description": "photo 1 and photo 5: Perimeter stitching appears present and generally even, though close-up quality and some edge wear limit assessment."
},
"ensemble_agreement": "HIGH",
"ensemble_variance": 0.0004,
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"image_quality_score": 0.82,
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"estimated_era": "unknown",
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"photo 1: Structured leather handbag with a flap, top handle, and front clasp is clearly visible.",
"photo 6: The hide has an exotic-scale pattern consistent with the seller's crocodile description.",
"photo 3: A maker's plaque visibly reads \u201cCheri,\u201d providing non-Coach branding."
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"photo 3: The visible maker's plaque identifies the bag as Cheri rather than Coach.",
"photo 1: No Coach wordmark, horse-and-carriage, or recognizable Coach branding is visible.",
"photo 2: The interior is fabric-lined and compartmentalized, with no visible Coach creed patch.",
"photo 4: The square, blocky clasp is not characteristic evidence of a vintage Coach turnlock.",
"photo 5: The bag's exotic-skin construction and Cheri branding do not match the common vintage Coach glove-tanned leather catalog."
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"photo request: Straight-on photographs of every interior wall and pocket seam to confirm that no hidden creed or fabric tag is present.",
"photo request: Full views of the bottom, side gussets, handle attachments, and change purse.",
"photo request: Any reverse side of the Cheri plaque or additional maker\/manufacturing labels.",
"Seller-stated dimensions and country of manufacture are not independently visible in the photos."
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"authenticity_concerns": [
"photo 3: The visible branding is Cheri, not Coach; this is best treated as a non-Coach handbag rather than a misidentified Coach classic.",
"photo 2: The interior lining and multi-compartment construction are inconsistent with many classic unlined vintage Coach styles, though some later Coach models were lined.",
"photo 4: The oversized square clasp is a generic\/lookalike construction cue rather than a documented Coach-specific turnlock geometry."
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"serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
"coach_wordmark_present": false,
"turnlock_present": true,
"hangtag_present": false,
"hardware_description": "photo 1 and photo 4: Gold-tone square front clasp with a small rotating central tab; photo 5: gold-tone handle fittings. Hardware shows visible tarnish or wear.",
"leather_description": "photo 1, photo 5, and photo 6: Black glossy exotic-scale hide with substantial wear, creasing, and surface cracking or abrasion visible in places; exact species and authenticity are not verifiable from photos alone.",
"lining_description": "photo 2: Black fabric or synthetic-looking lining with multiple compartments and a zippered pocket; material is not definitively identifiable.",
"strap_construction": "photo 5: Single short top handle attached with gold-tone fittings; no detachable shoulder strap is visible.",
"stitching_description": "photo 1 and photo 5: Perimeter stitching appears present and generally even, though close-up quality and some edge wear limit assessment."
},
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"The silhouette is a structured exotic-skin top-handle handbag, but it does not correspond to a specific Coach catalog model based on the visible construction.",
"The visible Cheri plaque in photo 3 and absence of a Coach creed or wordmark strongly favor a Cheri or other non-Coach maker.",
"Condition: Good; visible surface wear, creasing, tarnished hardware, and interior signs of use. The full bottom and handle stress points are not shown in detail."
],
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"recommended_max_bid": 25,
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}
},
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"model_name": "meta:muse-spark-1.3-contributor",
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"confidence": 0.9,
"estimated_era": "modern (2000s+), non-Coach",
"estimated_resale_high": 60,
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"image_quality_score": 0.75,
"is_handbag_probability": 0.99,
"missing_information": [
"No Coach creed patch shown (photo 3 shows Cheri plaque instead) - no further Coach identifier to request",
"No bottom, side, or scale views to assess non-Coach value further"
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"photo 3: oval metal maker's plaque reads 'cheri' - positive ID as another brand, not Coach",
"photo 1, photo 5, photo 6: genuine-appearing black crocodile \/ exotic skin body - Coach vintage classics are smooth glove-tanned cowhide, not exotics",
"photo 2: fabric \/ synthetic lined interior with zip pocket - vintage Coach classics are unlined suede-back glove-tanned",
"photo 1, photo 4: square gold-tone turn-lock with blocky geometry and plated wear - not Coach thin oval brass turnlock geometry",
"photo 5: top-handle frame mounts with riveted gold-tone hardware - not a Coach catalog silhouette"
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"hangtag_present": false,
"hardware_description": "gold-tone square turn-lock closure with blocky frame (photo 4 shows plating wear\/tarnish); gold-tone top-handle frame mounts (photo 5); no COACH engraving visible",
"leather_description": "black glossy crocodile skin with natural scale and pore variation (photo 1, photo 5, photo 6 close-up); not glove-tanned cowhide",
"lining_description": "black fabric\/synthetic lining with interior zip pocket and compartments (photo 2)",
"serial_or_style_number": "not_visible",
"serial_or_style_number_present": false,
"stitching_description": "dark straight stitching along flap edge visible (photo 1, photo 3); no detailed stitch close-up",
"strap_construction": "single short top handle in matching crocodile skin attached via gold-tone frame hardware (photo 5)",
"turnlock_present": true
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"photo 1, photo 4: flap with turn-lock closure - shares generic flap-bag function but geometry and finish are inconsistent with Coach"
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"No Coach model fits: Cheri plaque, exotic crocodile body, lined interior, and non-Coach hardware rule out all glove-tanned classic styles (Willis 9927, Court 9870, Station 5130, etc.)",
"Condition: Good to Very Good as vintage exotic; photo 4 shows hardware tarnish\/wear, exterior shows normal use sheen, interior shows use but no major tears visible; bottom\/corners not shown so capped"
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This is a model-generated estimate, not an observed market/sold price. Treat it as a rough guide only.
Nearest-perceptual-hash comparison against a small curated library of known vintage Coach models (data/coach-reference/) -- a coarse mechanical signal, not authentication.
No reference matches yet.