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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

AeroFan_07

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This is a "wow!" jacket. Something I've never seen. Sadly does have some pretty real damage to it, but cool, un-lined and heavy brown leather with plenty of snaps. Almost resembles an East-West Musical Instruments jacket...but who really knows? More of a "find" at the asking price. About a size "44":

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386046910384?


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jeo

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@jeo ?????

This looks like possibly one of the WASHABLE GOATSKIN jackets. I think they came in goat. I am sure they also came in WASHABLE CALF SKIN............. Cool jacket. Not cheap.

Pretty sure it’s a women’s jacket.

Very nice and very small. No label I could see. Not seen a Californian like this. Reminds me of Block Bilt. Goatskin of this era was spectacular like shown here, near 90 years old.

Not so sure it’s a Californian. Have you seen that cuff configuration or back design before on a Cali?

The back is beautiful. @jeo, hold on to your wallet!

Priced way too high. Even if it isn’t a women’s jacket, it’s way too small for me.
 

tmitchell59

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Not so sure it’s a Californian. Have you seen that cuff configuration or back design before on a Cali?

I've seen button on pockets, not cuffs like this or a back. The slanted pockets remind me of a Block style. I have one with a similar look.
 
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jeo

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Dude, your last two buys are ridiculous!!!!! Gotta be the best consecutive pick ups EVER!!! You're on a roll man for real!! I have had a couple little streaks of snagging some nice ones here and there. But this is unreal!!!!!!!!!!! I hope these are all they should be for you bro!!!!!!!!!

Thanks man! Getting on IG really expanded the net I can cast. This one was on eBay but an IG buddy sent me the listing which I otherwise could have missed.
 

jeo

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Congratulations! Another beauty from Ralphs-Pugh. This is the first use/only use of this green label patented 1938.. Pretty much the High Mark for Vintage leather. Proudly using fine Steerhide. I can't find a size 42/44 from this era. Your collection of RP is growing.

Thanks Terry! Yeah these jackets are special. This one has the deco talon with a hallmark I’m assuming from the early 40’s. I’ll post pics. If I ever see one in 42-44 I’ll send it your way.
 

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