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  1. Anthony Jordan

    Spats!

    I'd understood that spats were ments to be a tight fit so have always gone for my shoe size, with reasonable results, though I haven't worn either of my pairs for a while.
  2. Anthony Jordan

    Shirt Sleeve Garters

    I have to say that I find armbands really quite uncomfortable, and wouldn't recommend them except for reasons of utility. That said, I have two pairs, one metal "St. George" and one black and yellow silk-covered elastic.
  3. Anthony Jordan

    Origins of The Military Hairbrush??

    I suspect (without any particular sources to back up my suspicion) that it originated as part of British army officers' kit in the late 19th century. Whether it was an importation of a civilian style or a military style which leakd-back in to the military market, I am not sure.
  4. Anthony Jordan

    Nice vintage UK 7 1/8 Huckel black Homburg!

    A nice hat, but yet again it doesn't fit! Vintage, possibly German made, by Huckel, approx 22 3/4" circumference, diameter slightly under 8", width 6 1/2", approx sizing: UK 7 1/8 US 7 1/4 EU 58 Nice and soft, well balanced with a nice curl to the (uncovered) brim. I'd be looking for...
  5. Anthony Jordan

    Cufflinks and Shirt Studs.

    Thanks to all for the kind comments - I will try and get a better picture some day! The chains are about 3/4" long, so n te longer side but not unduly so - I have one or two pairs longer. I find shorter chains preferable, though - neater, I think.
  7. Anthony Jordan

    What pens are we carrying today?

    I'm currently using a reach-me-down green Conway Stewart lever-fill that spent some years in an attic but wrote straight out of the box! The Parker Duofold senior is awaiting a repair to the button fill before I can use it again. I've sworn by (and occasionally at) fountain pens since I was...
  8. Anthony Jordan

    eBaying detachable collars, white tie fashion plate, homburg

    Currently auctioning detachable collars, Esky white tie plate and 7 3/8 (UK) homburg; 10% discount or free shipping (my discretion) for forum members.
  9. Anthony Jordan

    UK 7 3/8 US 7 1/2 60cm black Dunn & Co homburg VGC - 1 day pre-eBay sale

    Now selling on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-large-7-3-8-black-Dunn-Co-homburg-hat-formal_W0QQitemZ150291278544QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150291278544&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14; members can have either free shipping if the item goes for...
  10. Anthony Jordan

    UK 7 3/8 US 7 1/2 60cm black Dunn & Co homburg VGC - 1 day pre-eBay sale

    The saga continues... I'm still trying to find a homburg which fits me. This one, for a change, is too big! It's a vintage (1950s, perhaps?) Dunn & Co. production and is in very good condition overall, with a nice exterior, 1 5/8" deep black grosgrain band and the classic grosgrain edging...
  11. Anthony Jordan

    Cufflinks and Shirt Studs.

    Your wish is my command (sorry - would have done it sooner but have been away): Also recently picked up these rather nice (I think) 9ct gold/bloodstone links (can't get a decent photograph of them yet):
  13. Anthony Jordan

    Cuff link Q

    They are most probably shirt studs, to be used on dress shirt fronts in lieu of buttons. Larger sets might have collar studs included as well, but waistcoat buttons seems to me to be more usual. A.
  14. Anthony Jordan

    Poirot Homburg

    Clearly the same one I saw - wear it is good health!
  15. Anthony Jordan

    Poirot Homburg

    I saw a similar one on eBay a few days ago; it is an interesting hat and I might have gone for it (even though I am still getting used to the feel of my own homburg) but the sellers (US-based, I think) would only take international money orders and I'm afraid I couldn't be bothered!
  16. Anthony Jordan

    Galoshes

    I got mine from eBay; they were new old stock and seem to fit well over dress shoes - no trouble with sizing, even though I had to do a US-UK size conversion.
  17. Anthony Jordan

    French Cuff Puzzle

    Thanks for the confirmation! From your avatar, do I deduce that you are also an aficionado of The Chap magazine...? Not-Bogart, some advocate pressing the fold back in, but I do not for the reason that DerMann has given.
  19. Anthony Jordan

    French Cuff Puzzle

    :offtopic: DerMann, I seem to recognise your signature - could you remind me where it is from? Is it "Murder by Death"?
  20. Anthony Jordan

    French Cuff Puzzle

    Depending upon how exacting your fit requirements are, 1/4" can make a difference. Another reason for having this arrangement, however, is that by using the two sets of buttonholes to vary the position of the fold of the cuff you can either spread the wear at the fold or hide wear that has...
  21. Anthony Jordan

    Flogging white pique evening dress waistcoats and [shortly] vintage morning trousers

    A small world indeed! (Have you seen the other books, by the way...)
  22. Anthony Jordan

    Flogging white pique evening dress waistcoats and [shortly] vintage morning trousers

    Actually, five waistcoats...
  23. Anthony Jordan

    Flogging white pique evening dress waistcoats and [shortly] vintage morning trousers

    ...now plus collars! three waistcoats up now, and three pairs of morning trousers, plus three 15 1/2" detachable collars, and some nice chocolate suede brogues...

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