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VINTAGE AQUASCUTUM TRENCHCOAT
Complete with removeable tartan wool liner!
Complete with removeable tartan wool liner!
c. 40, 42. Measurements:
Chest: 22 3/4
Sleeve: 25 14
Shoulder: 18
Length: 41 1/2
Before its demise Aquascutum was the main rival to Burberry--its coats were just as high quality, and it had a very similar storied history. And comparing this coat directly to the Burberrys that will soon be appearing here there's little difference between them... so this is a great opportunity to acquire a wonderful, classic, trench!
This is, of course, an Aquascutum trenchcoat, so it needs little introduction. It is double ******ed with two deep slash side pockets. It features functional epaulettes on both shoulders, and a ***flap on the front on the left hand side. It has a rear cape to keep rain off your shoulders while directing men at work in the trenches, and straps on each cuffs so you can close them tight against the weather.
It fastens with a belt, attached to which are brass D-rings for carrying things such as maps or a spare revolver.
The coat has a single center vent at the rear. It is fully lined. And it comes complete with a removeable warm tartan lining, which I believe is wool. The buckles for the straps and belt are leather-covered.
This coat was Made in Canada when Aquascutum provided rainwear by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen Mother. It likely dates from the 1980s. It is a blend of 55% cotton and 45% polyester--the same blend used by Burberry for their standard coats.
It does have some minor cosmetic issues, which is why it's just $49, or offer, boxed, shipped, and insured in the CONUS.
First, someone stored a pen in one pocket, which clearly burst: This has left a significant mark on the lining. Luckily, this cannot be seen when worn. There is a mid-size brown mark on the front of the coat, and some smaller blue-ish marks there also. There are also a few marks on the rear; three of these look like small red ink marks.
The belt might not be original, but it is a close match.
Now, remember that this is a TRENCH coat... and as such it isn't supposed to be bandbox pristine! Bogart's trench in Casablanca was utilitarian, and so, obviously, were those worn in the trenches of WWI. So unlike other garments it doesn't really matter that this is a bit bashed and carries some scars from use!
S0, again, just $49, or offer, boxed, shipped, and insured in the USA.
