Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Claybertrand]

Here is a more modern (perhaps) version of the label. It has what appears to be the initials SR above the Double Duty........ I wonder who made this brand??? BTW---here is the link to the similar jacket attached to that label

http://www.rivet-head.com/2011/08/1940s-double-duty-jacket.html


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Here is another link to a DD......................

https://vintagehaberdashers.com/tag/double-duty/

 

[tek8080]

Vanson Wool CR

Dang it... and it's gotta be a small. Sucks for me, but great for someone else. Some of those goodwill auctions end up going for some great prices. Awesome they always start with a low starting bid.

 

[tmitchell59]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3945267304...uid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

This is the nicest of this style I have seen. As much as I like these, I have never purchased one. Short Wool half-belts, yes.. This Hercules has a fancy back full sewn on half-belt with adjustment straps, Crown Zipper, two button cuffs, with fancy straps

 

[Wildhorses]

What kind of jacket do you think the other one is (black) that the seller has?

Nothing special about the other black one, damaged, and sold too now.
The brown jacket is interesting :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354663118230?hash=item529391b596:g:w1oAAOSw9XtkGRyC

 

[Bluechel]

Nothing special about the other black one, damaged, and sold too now.
The brown jacket is interesting :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354663118230?hash=item529391b596:g:w1oAAOSw9XtkGRyC
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Priced a lot higher than the others, but no clues as to the tag/origin/brand.

 

[Wildhorses]

Priced a lot higher than the others, but no clues as to the tag/origin/brand.

It will sell for much less.

 

[Bluechel]

It will sell for much less.

Agree, still wondering what brand the cheap black one was....

 

[tmitchell59]

It will sell for much less.

Sold for somewhat less after some clarifying questions. This looks very similar to the Ralphs-Pugh basket case presently on ebay. Incredible 2 early aviators would show up back to back both possible Ralphs-Pugh jackets. The black one has the original label and the Sawyer tanning label. An indication of the high quality leather available to these west coast makers.

They look similar from the front, but are they the same? They have different backs.

What do you all think?

 

[photo2u]

Nice Johnson CR. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1756365910...kt2PwK8/oVyaRSLnPtHkCz863T|tkp:Bk9SR8TQisniYQ

 

[handymike]

Sold for somewhat less after some clarifying questions. This looks very similar to the Ralphs-Pugh basket case presently on ebay. Incredible 2 early aviators would show up back to back both possible Ralphs-Pugh jackets. The black one has the original label and the Sawyer tanning label. An indication of the high quality leather available to these west coast makers.

They look similar from the front, but are they the same? They have different backs.

What do you all think?


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The black one is incredible! And the back is also used on other R-P models. The brown one doesn’t scream R-P to me. Perhaps a Block-bilt or other NorCal maker

 

[Leigh H]

Sold for somewhat less after some clarifying questions. This looks very similar to the Ralphs-Pugh basket case presently on ebay. Incredible 2 early aviators would show up back to back both possible Ralphs-Pugh jackets. The black one has the original label and the Sawyer tanning label. An indication of the high quality leather available to these west coast makers.

They look similar from the front, but are they the same? They have different backs.

What do you all think?


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I nearly bought that! It’s a beauty Enjoy! @tmitchell59

 

[tmitchell59]

The black one is incredible! And the back is also used on other R-P models. The brown one doesn’t scream R-P to me. Perhaps a Block-bilt or other NorCal maker

No, brown does not scream R-P. They seemed use the low adjustment in this era. Perhaps a reflection of the iconic Hercules is seen there with the fancy back

R-P with three panel back sewn flat, it also has a different front and later label. A "less fancy back"

Later label

 

[tmitchell59]

I nearly bought that! It’s a beauty Enjoy! @tmitchell59

The black one is incredible! And the back is also used on other R-P models. The brown one doesn’t scream R-P to me. Perhaps a Block-bilt or other NorCal maker

I thought I found it, but this Block has the fancy back.

 

[tmitchell59]

I nearly bought that! It’s a beauty Enjoy!

I ask a couple of questions got a couple of pics, took a chance. The seller was very nice and responded quickly. Better pictures would have sold the jacket at the original BIN, if the jacket is as she described. I did negotiate a better price. It will not fit me. I guess I got jealous of your jacket!

The zipper is a replacement. I have a correct original.

I've got my fingers crossed on the condition. Seller seemed to understand what I was asking about.

 

[Leigh H]

I thought I found it, but this Block has the fancy back.

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I did wonder if it’s block bilt or Ralphs Pugh, with the same style d pocket. Before their fancy back designs? The zippers on my sleeves though really make it hard to connect the dots to any of these brands.

 

[handymike]

I finally looked at the black Ralphs-Pugh on my monitor...
What a beautiful D-pocket and collar, BUT stay away from this jacket!
The leather is totally shot, like parts of my crumbling one.

 

[Claybertrand]

I finally looked at the black Ralphs-Pugh on my monitor...
What a beautiful D-pocket and collar, BUT stay away from this jacket!
The leather is totally shot, like parts of my crumbling one.
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Crispy like a Chicharron alright!!!

 

[JMax]

Wish it were a tad bigger. Likely Kurland. A Sportclad design with some cool differences.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1756409985...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[JMax]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2254942547...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

LW

 

[KBlake]

Wish it were a tad bigger.

That’s what she said.