Nice one

[Baron Kurtz]

With the extremely rare addition of the matching flat cap, this was an outstanding auction. I can't find the "cool, but ended, eBay stuff" thread. Please merge if needs be.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120374643155

bk

 

[cookie]

With the extremely rare addition of the matching flat cap, this was an outstanding auction. I can't find the "cool, but ended, eBay stuff" thread. Please merge if needs be.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120374643155

bk

It is half a 44S and half a 42S what would you call it BK?

 

[scotrace]

I've got one very similar.

(is that.... I mean... could that be a certain Arab on the run?)

 

[Feraud]

That is a very nice outfit.

 

[BellyTank]

(is that.... I mean... could that be a certain Arab on the run?)

Perhaps not running but it looks like he could certainly be performing
some kind of jig. He may not even be an Arab.


B
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[benstephens]

Yes very unusual to have the matching Tweed cap. I pulled out of bidding as I thought it was a little big, but a suit I would have liked a lot though.

Kindest regards

Ben

 

[Sefton]

That suit works for the bearded fellow wearing it. I wonder if he dresses that way in general? Great look and a wonderful suit / hat combo.

 

[H.Johnson]

Ben,

Where I come from, I don't think it's in any way unusual to wear a tweed suit with a matching cap. Rather common, in my experienceand tweed tailors will usually provide a matching cap as a matter of course. Off the peg tweed establishments will often stock caps in matching tweed.

There is, of course, the legendary 5 piece suit - jacket, waistcoat, breeches, trousers...and cap.

Hal may wish to add something from a Welsh perspective...

Yes very unusual to have the matching Tweed cap. I pulled out of bidding as I thought it was a little big, but a suit I would have liked a lot though.

Kindest regards

Ben

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I think he meant unusual to find one of this era with its matching cap still with the suit. That's certainly what i meant.

bk

 

[H.Johnson]

Ahah! Yes, rereading it I see that now. Thanks, Baron, and sorry Ben. I had just finished a PM conversation with Hal on this very subject and must have still been influenced by that.

I think he meant unusual to find one of this era with its matching cap still with the suit. That's certainly what i meant.

bk

 

[Tomasso]

What's with the trouser bottoms?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

plus fours / knickers

bk

 

[Marc Chevalier]

What's with the trouser bottoms?

Well, they're plus-fours.

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[Marc Chevalier]

The Baron beat me to it! lol

 

[Mike1973]

What a cracking suit! It's reminded me of the one in the back of my wardrobe, and the fact that I've still not worn it in the 4 years I've owned it... :eusa_doh:

Maybe time to move it on...

 

[Tomasso]

That's what I was thinking but I've never seen them worn as the seller is showing. It was looking like vintage Hammer.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Maybe time to move it on...

Let me know. I still remember that tempting "i might sell this" thread.

p.s. These are called "knickers" in mid-1930s Montague Burton catalogues.

bk

 

[Mike1973]

Let me know. I still remember that tempting "i might sell this" thread.

That was over 2 years ago already Time flies....

I was ready to wear it at the Goodwood Revival last year, but it was just too hot for a tweed suit. I think it should go to a better home now. Also I need some cash to keep the Kombi on the road...

I think you may have first dibs anyway Baron. I'll get pics and measurements over to you. (I may have to revise that original price though...;-)

Cap NOT included.

 

[Mike1973]

Paging Mr H.Johnson, paging Mr H.Johnson! Please clear some space in your in tray! Thank you!

 

[volatile]

That was over 2 years ago already Time flies....

I was ready to wear it at the Goodwood Revival last year, but it was just too hot for a tweed suit. I think it should go to a better home now. Also I need some cash to keep the Kombi on the road...

I think you may have first dibs anyway Baron. I'll get pics and measurements over to you. (I may have to revise that original price though...;-)

Cap NOT included.

If the Baron isn't interested, might I join the queue!?