Cool (But Sold) eBay Stuff

[Baron Kurtz]

HHHMMMM....looks like an old welders jacket to me. I used to wear one on a regular basis. What makes this a motorcycle jacket? Looking for an education here.

I don't know. it was promoted as such. Welder's jacket, you say . . . interesting.

bk

 

[Rooster]

I don't know. it was promoted as such. Welder's jacket, you say . . . interesting.

bk

It would be nice to know for sure, just for curiosities sake alone. $500 would be an awfully expensive welding jacket.
The name "ANN" on the back is what leads me to believe it is a welding jacket, probably from WWII when Rosie the riveter was at work. I've been on big construction projects and the welders nearly always wore their names on their backs in majic marker as well as their name on there helmet. Otherewise nobody can tell who you are when you're welding.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

great jacket all the same.

but yes, a bit expensive for a motorcycle collector to get something that's possibly not a motorcycle jacket . . .

bk

 

[cookie]

And This One? Can You Date This - 1950s 0r 40s?

Wild guess early-mid 40s. button stance seems too high for 50s. Let us see the union labels when you get your hands on it.

bk

 

[Baron Kurtz]

much later than that. I'd guess 1980s.

bk

 

[cookie]

My Suit

What with those style of pants? What confirms the age with you?

 

[Tomasso]

What confirms the age with you?

The low gorge and the button placement on the coat are very 80's. The trousers are harder to date.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

the jacket combined with the side pockets of the trousers. 40s or 50s trousers would *almost always* have the pockets placed along the side seam, not angled like that.

labels would confirm or deny my assertion.

bk

 

[reetpleat]

It would be nice to know for sure, just for curiosities sake alone. $500 would be an awfully expensive welding jacket.
The name "ANN" on the back is what leads me to believe it is a welding jacket, probably from WWII when Rosie the riveter was at work. I've been on big construction projects and the welders nearly always wore their names on their backs in majic marker as well as their name on there helmet. Otherewise nobody can tell who you are when you're welding.

I say welder's jacket. I am very surprised at that price. I hope the buyer knew what he was getting. I guess it is part of the popularity of vintage work wear.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

What with those style of pants? What confirms the age with you?

of course, if it's german (not out of the question, given that there are side tabs on the trousers and a keyhole buttonhole in the lapel) there's no guessing about the date. They did some weird things in the golden era.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200122649182&rd=1&rd=1

Not as weird as the Italians, though.

bk

 

[cookie]

My Suit

It came out of the UK.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Do you have it or is it on the way?

bk

 

[cookie]

Do you have it or is it on the way?

bk

I have to pay for it yet. It was supposed to be late 1950s according to Ken but I am starting to worry now.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

it's from the original thrift store, then, right? He usually knows what he's talking about. Labels, as i say, would clear things up somewhat. And a look at the lining.

bk

 

[cookie]

it's from the original thrift store, then, right? He usually knows what he's talking about. Labels, as i say, would clear things up somewhat. And a look at the lining.

bk

Yes that may solve it.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

not trying to piss on your parade . . .

. . .

I really need to see the labels. I saw the lining in the listing, and frankly it doesn't inspire confidence in a late 50s date. Such contrast linings are exceedingly are in 40s/50s jackets. However, these things are difficult to say with any certainty. The seller did, of course, cover his arse quite well. But it is wrong to describe that jacket as a "dead ringer for a demob suit from 1945". It is not.

Anyway, it's bespoke and is bound to be a very nice suit, just perhaps not so old as he thinks it is.

If there is any kind of label in it, the seller should show it. An experienced seller like this knows how much info can be gleaned from the type face and general design of a label. If there is no label, there's nothing he can do but guess.

bk

 

[cookie]

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I really need to see the labels. I saw the lining in the listing, and frankly it doesn't inspire confidence in a late 50s date. Such contrast linings are exceedingly are in 40s/50s jackets. However, these things are difficult to say with any certainty. The seller did, of course, cover his arse quite well. But it is wrong to describe that jacket as a "dead ringer for a demob suit from 1945". It is not.

Anyway, it's bespoke and is bound to be a very nice suit, just perhaps not so old as he thinks it is.

If there is any kind of label in it, the seller should show it. An experienced seller like this knows how much info can be gleaned from the type face and general design of a label. If there is no label, there's nothing he can do but guess.

bk

Do you think I should take it up with him? Thanks for for you help so far.

C

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I don't think so. I would be inclined to trust him. Pretty much any other seller i'd ask, but this guy knows what he's talking about. 'pon further thought, i remember i've seen some early 60s trousers with those type pockets . . .

The only issue is that you'll have no recourse to send it back. You'll note he never said is was late 50s. just that the thought that was the best guess.

obviously without having the thing in my hands it's impossible to be definite.

bk

 

[slicedbread]

I'd VERY much appreciate any help dating this suit...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150139068539

I bought it on impulse upon seeing the great price for such a suit...On further review of it, I'm not exactly sure if it's a 30's suit...Opinions?

 

[The real Henry]

That is indeed a 30s suit and I hope you know what kind of bargain this is! The cut is great and the fabric looks the same.


Just take a look at the price of the other vintage summer suit in that section and you'll know what your suit is worth!



Regards,
Henrik