Show Us Your OVERCOATS

[herringbonekid]

... either a Japanese collector or Johnny Depp.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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My bet is on a Japanese collector. Johnny Depp doesn't seem to go much for vintage clothing brands per se; he's more concerned with the look of the piece.

 

[Spitfire]

Hello gents
Any of you own or know anything about this coat from J. Peterman.
As always it sounds great - but how is the quality?

http://www.jpeterman.com/Greatest-Sale-of-the-Year/Scene-Stealing-Greatcoat

 

[thunderw21]

A very cool 1970s-does-1930s overcoat. Complete with houndstooth tweed, tie-belt, dual gunflaps and rich purple satin lining.

Unfortunately too big for me so off to the classifieds it goes.

 

[de Bergerac]

I picked up this one for a song some months ago and could quite believe my eyes and sense of touch when it arrived. The coat is the heaviest I've ever encountered and the quality of the wool is unlike anything I've ever seen in a modern garment. Very, very thick, necessarily not quite as soft as a thinner quality, but incredibly luxurious and warm. The coat is a bespoke piece by tailor Thomas Davis of Manchester and I was told it dates to the late fifties, although I've no idea myself, nor any way of verifying it. It certainly wasn't made within the last four decades though, so late fifties sounds and feels right. It also looks like it has never been worn, which is pretty remarkable given the age. Then again, perhaps the bespeaker decided he didn't like it... More fool he, in that case.

The lining is a very thick satin, two or three times the thickness of the usual modern lining material and it has three inner pockets and holes right through where the side pockets are. Easily the most luxurious piece of clothing I own.

 

[Two Types]

I picked up this one for a song some months ago and could quite believe my eyes and sense of touch when it arrived. The coat is the heaviest I've ever encountered and the quality of the wool is unlike anything I've ever seen in a modern garment. Very, very thick, necessarily not quite as soft as a thinner quality, but incredibly luxurious and warm. The coat is a bespoke piece by tailor Thomas Davis of Manchester and I was told it dates to the late fifties, although I've no idea myself, nor any way of verifying it. It certainly wasn't made within the last four decades though, so late fifties sounds and feels right. It also looks like it has never been worn, which is pretty remarkable given the age. Then again, perhaps the bespeaker decided he didn't like it... More fool he, in that case.

The lining is a very thick satin, two or three times the thickness of the usual modern lining material and it has three inner pockets and holes right through where the side pockets are. Easily the most luxurious piece of clothing I own.

What is the date on the label? From your photograph I can make out 12/09? what about the year?

Lovely coat - a very good find. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

 

[Nigel]

This coat is almost the exact replica of one that my wife bought for me this past Christmas, the only obvious difference being that mine is single breasted. The wool is extremely heavy and the ling too, the pockets are lined with velvet and there are two "through slits" within the pockets, I assume to access jacket pockets beneath. I love the coat but the problem is that is a bit on the large side chest wise. Mine was bespoke made in 1962 by Hector Powe of Regent St London. Sorry I don't have pics available.

I picked up this one for a song some months ago and could quite believe my eyes and sense of touch when it arrived. The coat is the heaviest I've ever encountered and the quality of the wool is unlike anything I've ever seen in a modern garment. Very, very thick, necessarily not quite as soft as a thinner quality, but incredibly luxurious and warm. The coat is a bespoke piece by tailor Thomas Davis of Manchester and I was told it dates to the late fifties, although I've no idea myself, nor any way of verifying it. It certainly wasn't made within the last four decades though, so late fifties sounds and feels right. It also looks like it has never been worn, which is pretty remarkable given the age. Then again, perhaps the bespeaker decided he didn't like it... More fool he, in that case.

The lining is a very thick satin, two or three times the thickness of the usual modern lining material and it has three inner pockets and holes right through where the side pockets are. Easily the most luxurious piece of clothing I own.

 

[herringbonekid]

the seller of the $3000 Nuestadter coat (above) has another $3000 buy-it-now item up on ebay by the same brand. this one isn't an overcoat exactly, it's an army jacket:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280806905...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_10879wt_1413

something tells me the label isn't going to work it's magic this time. worth a try though.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

the seller of the $3000 Nuestadter coat (above) has another $3000 buy-it-now item up on ebay by the same brand. this one isn't an overcoat exactly, it's an army jacket.

something tells me the label isn't going to work it's magic this time. worth a try though.

Just a hunch: U.S. WWI military garb does not thrill Japanese buyers. I could be wrong, though.

 

[de Bergerac]

What is the date on the label? From your photograph I can make out 12/09? what about the year?

Lovely coat - a very good find. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it?

Sorry about the delay...

Sadly, 12/9 is all that is visible, the year is entirely faded. Believe me, I've scrutinised the label with a 60x microscope. I've been unable to unearth anything about the tailor, other than that the firm existed, so I likely won't find out anything more. Not that that's a big deal.

The sum total was around £75, of which £35 or so was shipping, so the coat itself was around £40. Easily the best buy I've ever made, at least in terms of clothes.

 

[de Bergerac]

This coat is almost the exact replica of one that my wife bought for me this past Christmas, the only obvious difference being that mine is single breasted. The wool is extremely heavy and the ling too, the pockets are lined with velvet and there are two "through slits" within the pockets, I assume to access jacket pockets beneath. I love the coat but the problem is that is a bit on the large side chest wise. Mine was bespoke made in 1962 by Hector Powe of Regent St London. Sorry I don't have pics available.

Certainly sounds like yours is very similar. If the coat is just moderately too large, perhaps you could just move the buttons over a bit, to make it a little more snug?

 

[Red Leader]

Just picked these up today:

A little newer, but built well and I like the nice touches.

I 'think' this one is newer (or at least newer than 1950) because of the Montgomery Ward logo, the material (75% wood blend), and lack of any tag, but I am still a beginner. Out of all of them, I think I actually like this one the best...it is a VERY nice coat and fits me perfectly. I guess I'm a 38R!

 

[de Bergerac]

Great finds all three, but personally I love the first one. I'd kill to get a similar one in size 46....

 

[Tkecks]

I've been lurking for a while, but finally signed up, and here is my first post.

I've always liked long coats, but only ever had a single black overcoat at a time (I've had a couple now). However, an older friend recently sent me a couple of his coats that no longer fit / he didn't need as he was retired. This has ignited my interest in overcoats in general, so I found this forum, and especially enjoyed seeing all the wonderful classics on this thread. I'm lucky (?) to be up in Montana; our 6 months of winter means I can justify owning a few thick overcoats.

Anyway, the first of my new coats is a classic khaki trench, which fits me great (42XL, although seems about the same length as my 42R black wool overcoat). I'm keeping that one.

The other this little number:

It's not really my style, and at 46R is too big for me so I will probably sell it on if anybody likes this kind of thing. I haven't managed to find anything like it online in places like Etsy or Ebay, and have no idea what to call it, or what it might be worth. It looks kind of like a houndstooth plaid, if such a thing exists. My buddy said that he picked up his Burberrys' from a London agent ('Scott's presumably) as he had a colleague that regularly went there. This would have been in the last 30 years I guess.

Here's me wearing it:

I'm wearing a shirt and fleece under that lot, and there's still lots of space.

So what can anybody tell me about this style? Is it popular still? Should I bother posting it for sale someplace? It seems to me that somebody on this list might like this kind of thing.

Later I'll post a picture of the trench, plus my new post-WW2 french army overcoat. There've been a couple others posted on this thread and they're very dashing. I also need to get a suitable hat; not sure about whether I can carry off a fedora, especially out west.

 

[Tkecks]

So here's a picture of me in the trench. I'm guessing it is about the same age as the houndstooth/plaid coat above.

My favorite at the moment is this 1950's greatcoat.

I like the styling, but with the dull less-showy buttons. I'd like to find a decent grey, grey-blue, or blue greatcoat in a similar style. The RAF greatcoats are nice but hard to find in my size (6'2"; 42-44c). I'd really like one of the old West German 1960's greatcoats (I think Dinerman had one on this thread, jealous!), also one here:

http://www.vintage-copywriting.push.uk.net/2010/05/1960s-bundeswehr-west-german-greatcoat.html

The East German greatcoats seem easy to find, but these West German examples look like they have thicker wool and better styling. There's one on ebay right now but its rather smaller than they state, and not long enough anyway.

 

[Enigma1947]

"Richman's Clothes". Early "Richman Brothers".

I don’t remember if I ever shared this one or not. This one is my absolute favorite! I was lucky enough to get this on ebay for $15! If I remember correctly, it was a 3-day auction and very poorly described. I think it said something like "old coat". It is a golden herringbone with orange pinstripes. This is a very heavy coat and bears a “Richman’s Clothes. Made in Cleveland” label. Judging by the material, the cut and the label, I’m guessing very late 1920’s or very early 1930’s. This is an earlier label that pre-dates the relatively abundant “Richman Brothers” label. The question is when did they switch from this label? Anyone? I have found that Richman Brothers ads from 1920, 1924 and 1926 use both “Richman Brothers” and “Richman’s Clothes” in the very same ads. I have included the one from 1924, which shows us some coats. Any thoughts?

 

[Two Types]

I don’t remember if I ever shared this one or not. This one is my absolute favorite! I was lucky enough to get this on ebay for $15! If I remember correctly, it was a 3-day auction and very poorly described. I think it said something like "old coat". It is a golden herringbone with orange pinstripes. This is a very heavy coat and bears a “Richman’s Clothes. Made in Cleveland” label. Judging by the material, the cut and the label, I’m guessing very late 1920’s or very early 1930’s. This is an earlier label that pre-dates the relatively abundant “Richman Brothers” label. The question is when did they switch from this label? Anyone? I have found that Richman Brothers ads from 1920, 1924 and 1926 use both “Richman Brothers” and “Richman’s Clothes” in the very same ads. I have included the one from 1924, which shows us some coats. Any thoughts?

That is the best $15 you will ever spend. Magnificent! But don't ask me to date it. I have seen an almost identical coat for sale (dated 1934) in London recently in a very similar cloth. But that is British and tailor made.

 

[Two Types]

Date for this British overcoat

Here's a question, mainly for those with knowledge of British overcoats. This has absolutely no identifying labels, leading me to initially think it must be bespoke since shops/manufacturers almost always label their goods. Then I thought it might have been re-lined, thus losing the original labels. I discounted this since the interior lining is a match for the lining of the pockets.

Thus it is hard to date the suit. To my amateur gaze it could be anywhere between the 1930s and the 1950s - with early fifties being the most likely. I doubted that it was any more modern than that since it is very heavy, weighing 5 and a half pounds. My experience is that more modern coats are usually lighter in weight. The condition is damn good with hardly any signs of wear.

But am I missing anything? Does anyone have any idea of small details that might give me more clues?
How much do the button holes on both lapels and the breast pocket tell us? And will that really make any difference if it is bespoke?

Any ideas, please let me know.

 

[esteban68]

I got this last weekend from a local chaity/thrift shop for , it had £8 on the ticket which was a bargain but at the counter it was only £4 due to it being "1/2 price sale on mens items day"!
Anyway it's a wool mix double breasted item that I am guessing is from the 1950's to early 1970's? looking at the material label which to my eye appears to be 50's in style?

There is virtually no wear even the pockets are almost new, the lining is a brown silk/rayon which is unmarked and has no tears/splits.

 

[esteban68]

Here's a couple more one of the label

and one of a button which looks like horn? though I guess it may be synthetic?(though all the buttons are slighly different)