Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[ton312]

Paging @Monitor . Don't know if this is your size but a nice piece of Vanson history:

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...823528?hash=item3ff267b928:g:0w8AAOSwULZgA0u3

It’s nice but it’s a ladies jacket

 

[TMP]

It’s nice but it’s a ladies jacket

Oops. I missed that part.

 

[ton312]

Oops. I missed that part.

It may not even be in the listing. I’ve seen this model advertised as a men’s jacket many times. The give away is the seam down the front and to a lesser extent, the back design.

 

[Coriu]

Vintage Vanson 44 $295 BIN OBO

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Va...805454?hash=item1d013cadce:g:3NkAAOSwf6heSB6S

 

[jonbuilder]

Crown spring-loaded zips on the bay. I bet they could be had for $10 each If your purchased 4 or 5
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-WWII-Crown-spring-loaded-zipper-USAAF-12-inch-brown-cotton/203204092421

 

[willyto]

Fine Creek for a decent price for those who like them:

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v779665747

 

[JMax]

Zero-King label. I’ve no clue.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-Vintag...-/333719688708?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[JMax]

Zero-King label. I’ve no clue.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-Vintag...-/333719688708?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[JMax]

Sorry for double post.

Here is a Grais. Out of Japan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40S50S-Vin...-/233896118092?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[Claybertrand]

Zero-King label. I’ve no clue.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-Vintag...-/333719688708?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

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As far as I know, Zero-King Sportswear was a line sold by Marshall Fields Department Store. The Stores are out of Chicago where they had their flagship location. It was a big retailer back in their day apparently. There is a long history of the company changing hands several times over the years as I recall. I have a vintage Zero-King but I have very very rarely seen the brand much. This may be like, the 3rd or 4th time I've ever seen one of their jackets. Not claiming they're ultra rare per se, but at the very least they are not very prevalent.

 

[handymike]

It looks like a Californian pattern.

 

[Claybertrand]

It looks like a Californian pattern.

It DOES look a lot like the jackets Terry has posted today. That WASHABLE Calfskin. I have also seen a similar WASHABLE GOATSKIN from Californian.

 

[Coriu]

just received an offer from seller for $150-seems to be in very nice condition for its age
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Se...663600?hash=item1d011bff30:g:lykAAOSwdPxgJHr6

 

[tmitchell59]

just received an offer from seller for $150-seems to be in very nice condition for its age
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Se...663600?hash=item1d011bff30:g:lykAAOSwdPxgJHr6

I had a couple of conversations with the seller. Confirmed the jacket is Black. I have a Horsehide Hercules A2 in Black and only seen a couple of others. Not sure I have seen a black Hercules in Steerhide. The jacket looks to be in excellent condition. Steerhide from the 50s can be really tough stuff.

I think it is a good buy at the offer. I've got a couple of bids in, so I'm out of the running for now.

 

[tmitchell59]

It DOES look a lot like the jackets Terry has posted today. That WASHABLE Calfskin. I have also seen a similar WASHABLE GOATSKIN from Californian.

Yes, looks somewhat like this. I'm on the Fence when it comes to Grais. Some look great, others look like they used cheap leather. Californians always look high quality.

 

[tmitchell59]

As far as I know, Zero-King Sportswear was a line sold by Marshall Fields Department Store. The Stores are out of Chicago where they had their flagship location.

That is interesting information. I have seen the Zero-King label, but did not know this relationship. Thanks!

 

[Coriu]

I had a couple of conversations with the seller. Confirmed the jacket is Black. I have a Horsehide Hercules A2 in Black and only seen a couple of others. Not sure I have seen a black Hercules in Steerhide. The jacket looks to be in excellent condition. Steerhide from the 50s can be really tough stuff.

I think it is a good buy at the offer. I've got a couple of bids in, so I'm out of the running for now.

It's too small for me. Hopefully someone will benefit. Thanks for the background.

 

[Coriu]

Aerowear HH Size 42 w/mouton collar $250 BIN OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-1940s-...079055?hash=item4b8cff26cf:g:Y7cAAOSwjDBgK0zQ

 

[JMax]

Hall American. Front D pocket similar to Sportclad but the back is more in line with a Wards. Cool. Small. $250

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...-/143657873504?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[Jumper]

I'm on the Fence when it comes to Grais. Some look great, others look like they used cheap leather.

Cheap leather and about two dozen little scraps of it sewn together into a jacket shape. But then sometimes you come across a really nice one that makes you stop and take a breath. I can't figure Grais out. Did they make jackets in various quality tiers and at different price points? Did the quality just change over time?