Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[RiteStuffBryan]

Here’s some examples of J.C. Penney’s Sterling label, but as far as I know Sterling was a house sub-brand used by Penneys:

 

[tmitchell59]

I’d say it probably is, the cuffs too are the ‘30s Hercules ones, this is a nice sort of cross between a car coat and the Herc double-breasted style:

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I have this jacket in Black, one is for sale in Japan in Brown, also pictured above..there is another on ebay maybe 2. One I asked about. The Brown one looked very nice. Mine is striking nice Horsehide, I commented on first feel. Notice in the ad they mention Chrome tanning. I you wear that brown one check it out closely, these are fine jackets.

 

[tmitchell59]

Here’s some examples of J.C. Penney’s Sterling label, but as far as I know Sterling was a house sub-brand used by Penneys:

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Excellent! Yes, most probably an in house brand, seems I have seen it paired with the skier. The long "barnstormer" styles were in the catalog every year, they were the most expensive outerwear garments. Lot of leather.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

There was a very nice Sterling horsehide and sheepskin barnstormer on eBay for a while but I never bit and now it’s gone, oh well! Always seemed a bit too small but I don’t see them lately.

 

[tmitchell59]

Montgomery Ward label!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165103012431

 

[tmitchell59]

I don't recall this jacket being posted. The highly sought Peters brand Interesting, they don't have a single full shot of the back.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225379937733

Mission was the garment makers street certainly for leather jackets.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

I have seen several JC Penny jackets in a barnstormer look with a label that says manufactured by Sterling. I do not have a pictured of this label at the moment. The lovely "'skiing label" One of the nicest labels, from mid to late 30s.

I believe several companies made these, Monarch, Roughwear, I would think all the big makers had some spin on this.

The single breast styling will bring money. I thought about this one, but these jackets are boats. I do like the look.

I hopefully have this coming in the mail tomorrow or Wed. I will be able to date this jacket by the Talon zipper, probably 1939

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Also, I don’t want this one to get buried, what a wool half-belt!

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

I have this jacket in Black, one is for sale in Japan in Brown, also pictured above..there is another on ebay maybe 2. One I asked about. The Brown one looked very nice. Mine is striking nice Horsehide, I commented on first feel. Notice in the ad they mention Chrome tanning. I you wear that brown one check it out closely, these are fine jackets.

Definitely would love to handle that brown one in person and would love to see how the chrome tanned leather feels.

 

[Jasonissm]

I don't recall this jacket being posted. The highly sought Peters brand Interesting, they don't have a single full shot of the back.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225379937733


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Mission was the garment makers street certainly for leather jackets.


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I think it was posted earlier in this thread but it was listed for $4000 or $5000, I think?

 

[Observe]

Hope it's OK to post this here.

Just wanted to let you all know I have a few CHP style cross zips I'm going to be posting here in classifieds and/or on ebay in the coming days, once I get around to measuring and photos. 2 Golden Bear and 1 Johnson, all 46, but the GBs are more like a 42. JL definitely larger with about a 26.5" chest. If you've been on the hunt for a decently priced CHP, here's your heads up. You can trust that I will do my best to provide accurate measurements and an honest description. Cheers.

 

[tmitchell59]

Also, I don’t want this one to get buried, what a wool half-belt!

Out for delivery and it will fit!

 

[Leigh H]

50s Langlitz - Large

Lots of bidding, Japanese collectors go crazy for these jackets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204279341088

 

[Claybertrand]

50s Langlitz - Large

Lots of bidding, Japanese collectors go crazy for these jackets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204279341088

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Even for an old 50s piece, that is an odd placement for the badge holder IMO. I get that its crowded on a CZ but even so.......that Belly Badge is strange to me...... I don't think I have seen one in that location on a jacket before.

 

[soybean]

Even for an old 50s piece, that is an odd placement for the badge holder IMO. I get that its crowded on a CZ but even so.......that Belly Badge is strange to me...... I don't think I have seen one in that location on a jacket before.

I agree with you and btw it's my jacket. Lol. Bennie Goodson at Langlitz thought it was a weird location also. I posted a thread about the one piece back on this one but couldn't get anyone to venture a guess about its significance.

 

[lonesome_hunter]

VANSON x CALEE Policeman Jacket

Not mine, just jealous... i would like to have one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304828031400#readMoreDesc

 

[Claybertrand]

I agree with you and btw it's my jacket. Lol. Bennie Goodson at Langlitz thought it was a weird location also. I posted a thread about the one piece back on this one but couldn't get anyone to venture a guess about its significance.

Interesting jacket regardless. That one piece back is beautiful and grainy!!

I was initially thinking the badge holder was perhaps covering a hole or some other flaw. When I first saw it, it looked perhaps like it was not original and was possibly added to the jacket at a later date. The leather seemed somehow a bit different. But now looking at it a few more times that isn't jumping out at me. I wonder if Bennie could determine if it was originally installed by them??

Either way, cool jacket. GLWS!

 

[Claybertrand]

Awesome Star Straight Zip --- Hidden outer Cuff Snaps........ lets see where this one goes.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3348026718...rdoaWEW6vyyb20Ugl9gtIzEgI=|tkp:Bk9SR6iU6r3hYQ

 

[jeo]

Californian size 38-40 $264. Would buy myself if it fit. Cool as can be.

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m61887274332?conversionType=service_page_search

 

[handymike]

If it was a US seller, I’d have hit BIN

 

[jeo]

Speaking of Sterling label...

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m62171614395?conversionType=service_page_search