Show off the sports coats.

[nihil]

I've just acquired this piece. The seller listed it as '1940's bespoke'. But I'm not too sure if that's the truth.
However, it's the heaviest jacket I've ever handled. It weighs in at 1,46kg (3,21lbs). Compared to a 550gsm tweed jacket that 'only' weighs just above 1 kg.
There are no labels or markings to be found anywhere. Nor traces of any having ever been present.
Condition is excellent. The sleeve lining does show sings of age related staining. Its definitely in for a trip to my dry cleaner.
Any suggestions to it's age, and possibly origin (country, maker, or anything at all)?











Oh, and the shirt underneath...

 

[Fastuni]

This suit coat is 1950's. I'd say ca. 1956-58.

 

[Two Types]

Nihil,

the style of the interior (pockets etc) would appear to be British. But that doesn't mean it is British, just that the tailor uses the British style as opposed to the German style (where the fabric extends around the inside pockets). And it seems very heavy for a British jacket.

 

[nihil]

Thank you for your replies.
The lapels were the reason why I was sceptic about it's 1940s origins.
I purchased the jacket from a seller in the UK, so it's very likely it's made there.

 

[Metatron]

Here is my latest find.







(Probably not the best outfit, I just put together something basic to show off the jacket.)

1940s-1950s.
I am rather taken with the cut.
The shoulders are strong, but not overly wide.
It strongly tapers to the waist.
Another noteworthy feature is the tiny, slightly angled breast pocket, which allows for a pocket square or a pen, but not much more.
There are no labels other than the Harris Tweed one.
It is rather smelly and needs a good clean before I can wear it out and about, but it is in almost pristine condition.

 

[Fastuni]

Very very nice! Good fit, too!

Please tell/show us more of the label.
Has it the 100% wool line? Then it is late-40's early-50's.
The 30's-40's label lacked this.

The fabric is quite similar, if not identical to my post-war Harris Tweed hacking jacket. I wonder whether yours has also vents?

 

[Metatron]

Nice pocket square to brighten up a sober tweed. Like a flower on a rocky mountainside.
Great graphic on that label.

Mine does not have vents.
The Harris tweed label is identical to yours.

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Here is a modern jacket I bought on sale, by Italian brand Royal Hem.
It does seem as though wide lapels on their way back to the mainstream.
These are some of the most exaggerated ones I've seen on a modern jacket.
The roped shoulders are an interesting way of giving an un-padded shoulder that 'this is an important, masculine human!!' effect.
These elements, combined with the short length create a somewhat quirky, but in my opinion not unflattering impression.
I've learned that being tall does not necessarily mean one requires a long jacket.
I actually have a long torso which means a slightly shorter jacket is proportionate on me.
As you can see from the full length shot, while the jacket is shorter than ideal, it does not make my legs look unnaturally long.



I've left the tags on just in case you don't approve of it.
What do you think?

That is one fine looking jacket! Very early '30s inspired! I want a duplicate!

 

[Dinerman]

Naval Academy blazer

 

[Luftwaffles]

Can't wait for this to arrive: Bought a 1940s(?) patch pocket sports coat in a kinda pearl gray. Will post better pics when it arrives!

 

[Two Types]

British (made by a Sackville Street tailor) 1949:

 

[Fastuni]

British (made by a Sackville Street tailor) 1949:

Wow! Peak-lapel bold windowpane!
I am envious. And a very good fit!

 

[herringbonekid]

nice find TT. great lapels !

 

[Dinerman]

 

[dh66]

British (made by a Sackville Street tailor) 1949:

Outstanding!!

 

[Two Types]

nice find TT. great lapels !

It was from ebay. Sold by your friend near Haywards Heath.

Ehat is interesting about the jacket is that I almost didn't bid because the chest measurement is larger than I normally wear. However, being a late 1940s jacket it is cut to have lots of room in the chest - the shoulders fit perfectly so that extra room in the chest looks just right. I am really pleased with it.

 

[brendanm720]

I dropped a few Tweed Sport Coats in the "Both Sides of the Tweed" thread Here and Here. I'm not sure if there's a double posting rule or not, so I figured I'd just link over.

Here's another one. It's labeled Chiavari and is almost certainly newer (80's) but is reminiscent of some jackets from the mid-to-late 50's.











The suiting looks a bit like a featherweight tweed, is probably about a 12 oz fabric, and is smoother than most tweeds.

Any ideas on what this pattern would be called? I was thinking Birdseye, but it's considerably larger than other birdseye suitings I've seen.

 

[brendanm720]

That's a neat Jacket, Dinerman. I like the MOP buttons.

 

[Two Types]

Here's a selection of my recent acquisitions:

1960 double breasted blazer:

Cord jacket, probably 1930s (this was from a tip-off from Baron Kurtz - cheers, £37 from ebay)

1930s/1940s unlined summer jacket. It still needs the sleeves letting down but it is rather lovely. These are very rare in larger sizes:

1961 tweed hacking jacket:

 

[Two Types]

1954 flecked jacket (American)

needs a good press.