Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[jeo]

60's Perfecto size 46. Not in the best shape but awesome patina. $310

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m76998738739?conversionType=service_page_search

 

[jeo]

50's HH Blatt. Looks in amazing condition. Probably a 40. $375

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m47865272119

 

[AHP91]

Schott Perfecto P613s​

https://poshmark.com/listing/Schott-Perfecto-P613s-64431baef8c5da04acd07e2b

 

[Leather Walker]

The best (brown) Schott Perfecto that I’ve seen, but yeah, quite pricey

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175669222902

I have one like this in size 36, but without the stars on epaulettes. Formidable jacket!

 

[AHP91]

I have one like this in size 36, but without the stars on epaulettes. Formidable jacket!

Shameless promotion but I have a brown one in great condition currently up for sale. Only selling it because it's too large on me -

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...-find-dark-brown-size-40.110785/#post-3001833

 

[Blackadder]

50's HH Blatt. Looks in amazing condition. Probably a 40. $375

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m47865272119

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This model is the exact same design as my late 40s Grais. Same pocket placement including the pillon pocket, double bars and type of buckle. Pretty clear evidence that even back in the 50s, leather jacket brands copy each other down to a T.

 

[jeo]

This model is the exact same design as my late 40s Grais. Same pocket placement including the pillon pocket, double bars and type of buckle. Pretty clear evidence that even back in the 50s, leather jacket brands copy each other down to a T.

There’s a Grais on eBay right now. Pricey but great condition. Very similar although I don’t think it’s exactly the same.

Oh yeah everyone copied everyone haha

1940s Vintage Grais Perfecto-style Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket | eBay

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[tmitchell59]

This model is the exact same design as my late 40s Grais. Same pocket placement including the pillon pocket, double bars and type of buckle. Pretty clear evidence that even back in the 50s, leather jacket brands copy each other down to a T.

I was curious if anyone would notice this. Compare this jacket on just looks alone, no fit issues. In my estimation the pictured Blatt is 3x the quality of most jackets in this recent thread but the same price or less?

Jacket makers did copy each other, I was just documented that with Buco, Appalachian, Indian, jackets, Californian, Each used a very unique and similar lining at the same time in the late 40s.

Is the Blatt similar to the Grais or the same jacket with a different label? For more confusion bring in HD jackets and the same thing happens. Certain models between Grais, HD, Blatt, look to be the same jacket with different labels.

We know HD was not a jacket maker. We assume Blatt, and Grais are makers. Blatt and Grais in Chicago, HD in Milwaukee. Adds up to me. Answer several questions I've pondered mostly concerning the HD jackets.

 

[Rgcards]

http://vintageleatherjackets.blogspot.com/2008/06/grais-leather-chicago-landmark.html?m=1

pretty clear grais was a manufacturee. Couple of comments from his descendants.

 

[Bluechel]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1756998677...Aafdd+p6NILKRn/rE3yA3pjA==|tkp:Bk9SR-qy-4H2YQ
Thedi. Wow.

 

[KBlake]

$600 obo wool and horsehide aero 21” p2p.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2041468003...An1zqzc4vbHuYgDRkN0YA20H4=|tkp:Bk9SR6qouor2YQ

 

[jonbuilder]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175699867741?hash=item28e887385d:g:6TYAAOSw9cNkRX~g&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAAwE2FL5swlU5fUykCYFwmkdjrs1N6SpCOEr518UM0eucF21tQp/ZVkh7WB4zkH5fsm6E7INX0yrkOyn3sM6bp/6wopQJRQIwFlcte3cwxnDtPvg3zUcOlvBvGCJ9Xz5eIu6XZ7hfc7bhhIh4AQCYyXVsTWISbYLcb+j3QeqSH6rKXcVn4iTy/vVd0lde4rm8iGS0me4j7GV4HEG8r1armeNCjFpubgpwaN9DH/6OWR4Aafdd+p6NILKRn/rE3yA3pjA==|tkp:Bk9SR-qy-4H2YQ
Thedi. Wow. View attachment 510865

for used Aero pricing

 

[Blackadder]

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I was curious if anyone would notice this. Compare this jacket on just looks alone, no fit issues. In my estimation the pictured Blatt is 3x the quality of most jackets in this recent thread but the same price or less?

Jacket makers did copy each other, I was just documented that with Buco, Appalachian, Indian, jackets, Californian, Each used a very unique and similar lining at the same time in the late 40s.

Is the Blatt similar to the Grais or the same jacket with a different label? For more confusion bring in HD jackets and the same thing happens. Certain models between Grais, HD, Blatt, look to be the same jacket with different labels.

We know HD was not a jacket maker. We assume Blatt, and Grais are makers. Blatt and Grais in Chicago, HD in Milwaukee. Adds up to me. Answer several questions I've pondered mostly concerning the HD jackets.

I was tempted to buy the Blatt for comparison. I suspect the Blatt is made of thicker leather. It would be great to confirm if Blatt was a maker. I believe Grais history is on the web showing it was a maker.

 

[handymike]

I really like the Blatts

 

[photo2u]

I almost purchase a Blatts at the Pasadena show. The seller was asking $850. However, the jacket did not have a label and was just a little small. However, the Jacket was solid with a very nice hide.

 

[Claybertrand]

I was curious if anyone would notice this. Compare this jacket on just looks alone, no fit issues. In my estimation the pictured Blatt is 3x the quality of most jackets in this recent thread but the same price or less?

Jacket makers did copy each other, I was just documented that with Buco, Appalachian, Indian, jackets, Californian, Each used a very unique and similar lining at the same time in the late 40s.

Is the Blatt similar to the Grais or the same jacket with a different label? For more confusion bring in HD jackets and the same thing happens. Certain models between Grais, HD, Blatt, look to be the same jacket with different labels.

We know HD was not a jacket maker. We assume Blatt, and Grais are makers. Blatt and Grais in Chicago, HD in Milwaukee. Adds up to me. Answer several questions I've pondered mostly concerning the HD jackets.

Like the Bay Area of CA, and the Massachusetts makers. it appears this is a familiar theme of regional similarities that seem to be more than coincidental to be sure. Are certain styles just commonplace in the industry?? Are makers shamelessly copying styles?? Are there offshoot makers that keep established designs and techniques going under different names?? Relatives?? Former employees?? Probably a bit of everything as we have seen elsewhere. Like elsewhere, hard to find concrete confirmation but there are at least dots to be connected.

 

[Blackadder]

There’s a Grais on eBay right now. Pricey but great condition. Very similar although I don’t think it’s exactly the same.

Oh yeah everyone copied everyone haha

http://[URL][URL]https://www.ebay.c...OP5_jL2StW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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My Grais

and I found this thread
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/blatt-chicago.75564/page-2

 

[Marc mndt]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175699867741?hash=item28e887385d:g:6TYAAOSw9cNkRX~g&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAAwE2FL5swlU5fUykCYFwmkdjrs1N6SpCOEr518UM0eucF21tQp/ZVkh7WB4zkH5fsm6E7INX0yrkOyn3sM6bp/6wopQJRQIwFlcte3cwxnDtPvg3zUcOlvBvGCJ9Xz5eIu6XZ7hfc7bhhIh4AQCYyXVsTWISbYLcb+j3QeqSH6rKXcVn4iTy/vVd0lde4rm8iGS0me4j7GV4HEG8r1armeNCjFpubgpwaN9DH/6OWR4Aafdd+p6NILKRn/rE3yA3pjA==|tkp:Bk9SR-qy-4H2YQ
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@jeo that's the 'Constipation Crustacean'!

 

[semolina_pilchard]

50's HH Blatt. Looks in amazing condition. Probably a 40. $375

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m47865272119

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Would love one of these just not found one in a 42/44 yet.

 

[Marc mndt]

Roos bros cossack, size 42. He's asking $1300