Seal leather samples for ANJ-4 poll

[Stand By]

Stand By, I just saw your post. Had to google the meaning of the word "aboittoir" and conclude that your mother didn't raise no stupid children!

Well, thanks Fanch!
I think aboittoir is a common enough name in the UK - but imagine if that name had gone clean over my head and, blissfully unaware, I'd taken her home !!! Crikey. I'd say I'd dodged a bullet there - but it's more than that, as there's not much dodging to be done against two cartridges of 12 Gauge buckshot! No thanks. Check please!

 

[hpalapdog]

There is the odd older Eastman ANJ-4 floating around with russet horse trim despite the old printed catalogue saying it's seal only. From memory John Lever used to have one ?

I had a trawl through my old HD but couldn't find any pictures but came across this.....near mint B-3 redskin

 

[Stand By]

Beautiful.
What a testament to these types of jackets and why we all admire them like we do. They just keep on ticking for decades and look better with age. Like I always say, it's not so much how long they'll last - but who you'll leave them to!
Thanks for that!

 

[Sloan1874]

Stunning jacket, even the cuffs are intact! It looks like a mixed batch, am I right?

 

[hpalapdog]

No I don't think so.

I seem to recall it was for sale on ebay a while back

 

[Stand By]

Hmmm.
At first sight, I thought not - but now you ask and the more I look at it, Sloan, I'm not so sure. Quite possibly? It could just be the light/camera - it's hard to be sure, but maybe? The cuffs do look different to the pocket on the front shot.
Incredible thickness and plushness of fleece - it's very Aero and not like the ELC variant. It'll still be warm after all these years.

 

[hpalapdog]

Look at the back of the left cuff. 100% redskin shearling on my colour corrected monitor. Always best though to avoid harsh sunlight photographing jackets.

 

[Stand By]

Look at the back of the left cuff. 100% redskin shearling on my colour corrected monitor. Always best though to avoid harsh sunlight photographing jackets.

Ohhh! Agreed.
Do you happen to know/remember who made it?

 

[Sloan1874]

You're absolutely right, I think it's the waist band is just slightly faded compared to the rest of it.

 

[hpalapdog]

Ohhh! Agreed.
Do you happen to know/remember who made it?

No Sorry. Andrew Swatland, a member here, might know. This Phillips one was/is part of his collection.

 

[ButteMT61]

Calling Dr @aswatland - wanted in the ER...

 

[Edward]

Those two-tone ones sorta appeal to me in the same way as the Grizzly (if not quite so much so). I definitely like the mask-clip triangle. I like those sorts of little details that are broadly redundant for my usage, but still look kinda cool and knowing about their design purpose.

Well, thanks Fanch!
I think aboittoir is a common enough name in the UK - but imagine if that name had gone clean over my head and, blissfully unaware, I'd taken her home !!! Crikey. I'd say I'd dodged a bullet there - but it's more than that, as there's not much dodging to be done against two cartridges of 12 Gauge buckshot! No thanks. Check please!

I dunno, I think my Horween Bison could take it....

No Sorry. Andrew Swatland, a member here, might know. This Phillips one was/is part of his collection.

I think that's actually Andrew S Watland. Great looking jacket; I love the Redskin look. One day I'll treat myself to a Redskin B6...

 

[Sloan1874]

I did consider a red skin ANJ, but the purist in me screamed in outrage at that thought. Would've looked rather lovely. Nigel Cabourn should consider doing one...

 

[Stand By]

Those two-tone ones sorta appeal to me in the same way as the Grizzly (if not quite so much so). I definitely like the mask-clip triangle. I like those sorts of little details that are broadly redundant for my usage, but still look kinda cool and knowing about their design purpose.

I dunno, I think my Horween Bison could take it....

I think that's actually Andrew S Watland. Great looking jacket; I love the Redskin look. One day I'll treat myself to a Redskin B6...

I agree about the oxygen mask clip. It adds a touch of panache and interest to the jacket, and was unique to the ANJ-4 but not all of them.

I'm not sure the bison would agree with your other statement though!

 

[Stand By]

No Sorry. Andrew Swatland, a member here, might know. This Phillips one was/is part of his collection.

OMG. Yet another beautiful redskin B-3! Thanks for posting!
Having second thoughts about your ANJ-4 yet, Sloan?!

Sloan, I know you have an Irvin but will this be your first USAAF sheepskin jacket?

 

[Otter]

I did consider a red skin ANJ, but the purist in me screamed in outrage at that thought. Would've looked rather lovely. Nigel Cabourn should consider doing one...

Nigel would probably want to do it a 3/4 length coat.

 

[John Lever]

Just bought this Eastman Merino from 1993 it has seal horsehide trim

 

[Sloan1874]

Sloan, I know you have an Irvin but will this be your first USAAF sheepskin jacket?

It is. I've always loved the way they look, but it was when I saw an ANJ 'in the flesh' at Aero that I decided that my life was meaningless without one. Should be with me some time next week.

Nigel would probably want to do it a 3/4 length coat.

That's a B-9, isn't it? I'm sure Nige would add a three multiplier to the price...

Just bought this Eastman Merino from 1993 it has seal horsehide trim

Beautiful jacket. I love the merino pile. It looks quite different from Eastman's current offering. How do they compare, John?

 

[John Lever]

Chalk and cheese. Older the better every time.
This one has the seal hh trim so is better than the cheaper Steerhide version which was russet. I just prefer the dense pile of the Merino fleece. I also prefer the snaps on the pockets and throat latch ; the button pockets are less practical. I know the history as the original owner found it too small so it's almost unworn.
A 44 would be better for me as the early patterns were not quite right but this will do for now. The modern Eastmans use quithe a short pile at 18 mm. Aero use 22 mm which is perfect. I think this is very similar but curly.

 

[Stand By]

Chalk and cheese. Older the better every time.
This one has the seal hh trim so is better than the cheaper Steerhide version which was russet. I just prefer the dense pile of the Merino fleece. I also prefer the snaps on the pockets and throat latch ; the button pockets are less practical. I know the history as the original owner found it too small so it's almost unworn.
A 44 would be better for me as the early patterns were not quite right but this will do for now. The modern Eastmans use quithe a short pile at 18 mm. Aero use 22 mm which is perfect. I think this is very similar but curly.

Interesting.
So it's a 42? (He asks, interestedly!)