Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[tmitchell59]

Thank you very much for thinking of me, Monitor!

I hope it fits you great!

Well, I spotted this police jacket. I don't know the maker (Taubers?), but its corduroy at collar suggests 40s-50s to me. Maybe the price is a little too high: 690€...

Vinted.it

Nice looking police jacket. I don't think Taubers, but San Francisco Bay area with that salmon inner hem piece. Can't tell if the collar buttons down. Looks like an All Weather jacket from the bay area. Taubers also used this color inner leather hem.

ALL WEATHER POLICE JACKET (SOLD)

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[jeo]

Interesting Block jacket. I have a Block police jacket that has the same side adjustment set up. Nice to see this one.

A unique one indeed. All their jackets that I’ve seen have something special to them.

 

[Yamahana]

The knits.

Same here on knits. Had a few, I feel/look like Michelin tire mascot. No longer have one and pass on them

 

[Coriu]

Same here on knits. Had a few, I feel/look like Michelin tire mascot. No longer have one and pass on them

Completely respect that. I'll share a perspective. Forgive me if it's too much information LOL. Some of us out there have/had builds like Olympic sprinters...tiny waists, huge thighs and huge glutes...what I guess some people today call a bubble butt. Add on top of that being well endowed in front, and...well, let's just say I was very sensitive about drawing attention to my waist/crotch area growing up.

I was sensitive about length of garments because certain things really accentuated ":the shelf" in back and "the bulge" in front. Knits, be it on jackets or sweaters, with some "blousiness," helped "soften" the transition from upper to lower body.

The way some wear their jackets draws the eyes straight to the crotch, especially when wearing tight fitting pants. Looks great on some, but it is not a look for all. For professional functions, especially with an older crowd at stodgy companies, the knit or a longer length coat has its place. Personally I could care less what people wear, but I learned the hard way that people often judge you by your clothes in the business world.

 

[jonbuilder]

Interesting jacket. Crown zip?

Vintage 50s Belted Leather Harley Davidson Style Biker Jacket - S

Vintage 50s Belted Leather Harley Davidson Style Biker Jacket - S Since the end of WW2 nothing gave returning soldiers more freedom than getting on a motorcycle, donning a leather jacket and letting the road give them the thrills that were missing in civilian life. The 1950s gave rise to the...

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Love the grain and over all appearance

 

[Claybertrand]

The knits.

Just me Knit Pickin the Knitty Gritty here...........

I don't prefer the knits to the leather gauntlet style cuffs or the snapped/buttoned cuffs but if a jacket style really calls for knits, so long as the sleeves are my size and the knits are in good condition, I can live with them. For me, I have a couple that are in my collection----I actually have a Knopf HH like the subject jacket, and an old goatskin Langlitz both of which fit me well and have good knits. I think the subject jacket has darn good knits for the age. I didn't see any issues with them.

Since I collect mainly vintage jackets, the clear issue is that Knits are very often thrashed with older jackets. Luckily its a pretty typical and not TOO costly repair to have new ones (and waist bands) put on. That said, its a cost that isn't necessary with non knit jackets and this is my main reason for steering clear of them most of the time if the knits are shabby. The knit jackets I do have were bought because they had no knit issues.

So I think they are acceptable on the right jackets but I totally agree though with the overall distain for the BLOUSY look. I have one vintage jacket that is pretty cool and has new knits but they're not broken in enough and are so snug that the sleeves are a bit blousy. Me no likey!!!

 

[tmitchell59]

OG Vintage 1930s Peter's Tailor Made Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Small | eBay

However, the jacket itself still feels solid and is in wearable condition. Shoulder to shoulder: 17.5’’. Back length (base of collar to the bottom): 22.25’’.

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What a Beast of a jacket. This is the 3rd of this Peters style that has come out the last 1-2 years. I think the other 2 were around this size.

There is that salmon colored inner leather hem, all those bay area makers used this.

 

[Marc mndt]

OG Vintage 1930s Peter's Tailor Made Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Small | eBay

However, the jacket itself still feels solid and is in wearable condition. Shoulder to shoulder: 17.5’’. Back length (base of collar to the bottom): 22.25’’.

www.ebay.com

What a Beast of a jacket. This is the 3rd of this Peters style that has come out the last 1-2 years. I think the other 2 were around this size.

There is that salmon colored inner leather hem, all those bay area makers used this.

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This is the one from the classifieds a couple of weeks ago :

Any buddy interested peters Taylor made 1940s leather motorcycle jacket

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[Wildhorses]

Thank you very much for thinking of me, Monitor!

I hope it fits you great!

Well, I spotted this police jacket. I don't know the maker (Taubers?), but its corduroy at collar suggests 40s-50s to me. Maybe the price is a little too high: 690€...

Vinted.it

I have seen the jacket on ebay, and sent some offers. The seller wants too much for it.
Terry had a similar one, All weather, with no laces at the waist. If the seller changes their mind, who knows...

 

[Zoltan]

Recently purchased this jacket. An early Eastman with a made up contract number and style? The last owner had it for 15 years and he purchased the jacket from an old gentleman. The inner pocket was probably added at a later time? There is something written on the lining but can't make it out. The lining around the neck is in bad condition and the zipper will need changing at some point. Still functioning with care.
I was thinking of sending the jacket back to Eastman and have re lined and a new zipper fitted. Or just leave it as it is? Still wearable in the present state, a bit big for me but I could use it on the motorbike with armour. It is quiet heavy at almost 2kg. What does the community think?

 

[Coriu]

Just me Knit Pickin the Knitty Gritty here...........

I don't prefer the knits to the leather gauntlet style cuffs or the snapped/buttoned cuffs but if a jacket style really calls for knits, so long as the sleeves are my size and the knits are in good condition, I can live with them. For me, I have a couple that are in my collection----I actually have a Knopf HH like the subject jacket, and an old goatskin Langlitz both of which fit me well and have good knits. I think the subject jacket has darn good knits for the age. I didn't see any issues with them.

Since I collect mainly vintage jackets, the clear issue is that Knits are very often thrashed with older jackets. Luckily its a pretty typical and not TOO costly repair to have new ones (and waist bands) put on. That said, its a cost that isn't necessary with non knit jackets and this is my main reason for steering clear of them most of the time if the knits are shabby. The knit jackets I do have were bought because they had no knit issues.

So I think they are acceptable on the right jackets but I totally agree though with the overall distain for the BLOUSY look. I have one vintage jacket that is pretty cool and has new knits but they're not broken in enough and are so snug that the sleeves are a bit blousy. Me no likey!!!

The style with the knits (flight jacket) is just as not as popular as other styles imo. I routinely see vintage horsehide flight jackets for half the price of more popular styles in HH such as biker or HWM or whatever. I mean style generally, I don't refer to rare flight jackets; these of course command high prices.

Thank you for the responses. That makes great sense (and I agree) that knits can be a huge liability on an older jacket. I am not particularly a fan of knits, but believe they have their place in a wardrobe. I've noticed people here tend not to prefer them, but once in a while I will see some excitement generated over a jacket with them and wonder what it is about that particular jacket.

Concerning the style being "not as popular," precisely who are we talking about, ie the general population? As a high school teacher, I get to see thousands of teenagers and what they where. Living near a large university, I also get to see many college students. Outside of goths and kids who ride, I cannot remember the last time I saw a kid with a leather jacket that did not have knits. Over the past 40 years, American youth have clearly favored knits. There is a subculture built around Pelle Pelle leather jackets. That's why I thought it somewhat funny when marc called a certain flight jacket one for "old men."

Concerning flight jackets....many of the guys I see on TFL are in great shape. Likewise, airmen who wore them (my father was a Korean War Air Force vet) historically were in fantastic shape and didn't have to worry about looking like the Michelin man. I understand why some might not like them, but it puzzles me why some would think of them as an "old man jacket"...no different than saying a DR is a young man's jacket. By the way, I love being an old man..one can always put the "crazy old man" card and get away with much more.

 

[Coriu]

HH Taubers 18" P2P $700 BIN I vaguely remember a Tauber like this posted recently. Forgive me if this is the same one.

1960's Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket men's small Made in California USA VTG | eBay

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[Coriu]

Beck Flying Togs CR Size 38 $350 bid

BECK NORTHEASTER FLYING TOGS VINTAGE HORSEHIDE MOTORCYCLE JACKET | eBay

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[Coriu]

Peter's Tailor Made...only $4500

OG Vintage 1930s Peter's Tailor Made Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Small | eBay

However, the jacket itself still feels solid and is in wearable condition. Shoulder to shoulder: 17.5’’. Back length (base of collar to the bottom): 22.25’’.

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[Will Zach]

This is the one from the classifieds a couple of weeks ago :

Any buddy interested peters Taylor made 1940s leather motorcycle jacket

www.thefedoralounge.com

Peter's Tailor Made...only $4500

OG Vintage 1930s Peter's Tailor Made Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Small | eBay

However, the jacket itself still feels solid and is in wearable condition. Shoulder to shoulder: 17.5’’. Back length (base of collar to the bottom): 22.25’’.

www.ebay.com

That one was bought in TFL Classifieds for a grand a few weeks ago, as discovered by @Marc mndt . A quick flip, pretty ambitious. I'd be curious who bought it and whether the flip will be successful. $4500 is very rich.

 

[Coriu]

That one was bought in TFL Classifieds for a grand a few weeks ago, as discovered by @Marc mndt . A quick flip, pretty ambitious. I'd be curious who bought it and whether the flip will be successful. $4500 is very rich.

Wow...someone has delusions of grandeur.

 

[Coriu]

HH 21" P2P $250 BIN Maybe I am missing something, but outside of that one stitiching issue, looks reasonable

Vintage 1960s Talon GENUINE HORSEHIDE Front Quarter Leather Motorcycle Jacket | eBay

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[Coriu]

Didn't think this justified a thread, so just a bit of news...maybe a new source of future leather for UK? Rangers Donovan Wright and Tom Gibbs will be introducing a herd of European bison (Bison bonasus) into 500 hectares (1250 acres) of primeval woods in southern England in a $1.4 million project run by the Kent Wildlife Trust. The ancient woodland is filled with broadleaf oak trees, birch and hazel. It has been ages since UK had wild bison.

The bison reintroduction has been so successful in Yellowstone in the US that they are now allowing hunting of the animals...a great source of meat and skins. The horsemeat trade in the UK is becoming more contentious. I think we sometimes forget that those skins on our backs come from a critter.

 

[Wildhorses]

Recently purchased this jacket. An early Eastman with a made up contract number and style? The last owner had it for 15 years and he purchased the jacket from an old gentleman. The inner pocket was probably added at a later time? There is something written on the lining but can't make it out. The lining around the neck is in bad condition and the zipper will need changing at some point. Still functioning with care.
I was thinking of sending the jacket back to Eastman and have re lined and a new zipper fitted. Or just leave it as it is? Still wearable in the present state, a bit big for me but I could use it on the motorbike with armour. It is quiet heavy at almost 2kg. What does the community think?

Eastman A2 are well made jackets, generally historically correct, and nice today with their recent warhorse leather. But they cost at least 1000£ for the cheapest ones, and more than 1200 or 1300£ depending on customisation. Your jacket is not an original contract, but their "Home" A2 jacket, that was costing less than 499£ at the time, and using a midweight HH that was hard to get some aging with. The Home A2 was baggier than the Orig contracts ones. There was no inside pockets in these A2. I know that cargo pockets were added in some A2 jackets, for paras needing space for their maps, but it's always strange looking in an A2. The great thing in this Home A2 is that the leather gained some grain with wear.

 

[tmitchell59]

OG Vintage 1930s Peter's Tailor Made Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Small | eBay

However, the jacket itself still feels solid and is in wearable condition. Shoulder to shoulder: 17.5’’. Back length (base of collar to the bottom): 22.25’’.

www.ebay.com

What a Beast of a jacket. This is the 3rd of this Peters style that has come out the last 1-2 years. I think the other 2 were around this size.

There is that salmon colored inner leather hem, all those bay area makers used this.

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I missed this in the classifieds, must have been sleeping. Sold for $1k. Ebay price is unrealistic. A most impressive jacket, they didn't hold back when they designed this beast.