What does this gail Leathertogs sell for

[jonbuilder]

How much does this Leathertogs sell for
Poll closes Sunday, Jan 12

 

[jacketjunkie]

<3000, seller may try to shillbid this higher but I won't believe any sale for more than that actually goes through until it hasn't been relisted for some months.

 

[tmitchell59]

I'm not sure what would go for. I'm more interested in who's bidding on it. And that we will not know. I doubt it will show up here. Not sure where motorcycle gear collectors Hangout.

 

[ton312]

I don’t care for this style. It’s also quite small. IMHO whoever the top bidder is now...you have my condolences.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Bellhop Captain....

 

[tmitchell59]

I posted recently that I had a Grail jacket coming. I suppose you can call anything a Grail jacket. In my case people probably chuckle at what I called a Grail jacket, at least to me. Nothing like the jacket here nothing like the cost.

I assume this is a Grail jacket for many people. It isn't for me, but I can certainly understand why it is for others.

I think it's an absolutely beautiful piece of leather work. In all fields of collecting some pieces just float to the top and command the best money. This is one of them.

This auction makes me think of what vintage jacket I would pay big money for. The problem isn't always the money or lack of, but the lack of finding the jacket.

I haven't encountered that jacket yet, I did find it with guitars. So there is hope. I also hope I had the money when it comes around!

 

[Monitor]

I posted recently that I had a Grail jacket coming.

Well, what is it?

 

[handymike]

Here’s another interesting one:

1920s Hercules for $5,399.00

 

[Lebowski]

Here’s another interesting one:

Is that about a seller? A price? Or a jacket?))
That jacket looks overpriceyingly interesing)))

 

[Guppy]

Here’s another interesting one:
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1920s Hercules for $5,399.00

Seller couldn't even be bothered to post any measurements.

 

[tmitchell59]

This jacket will probably be garage candy. A great accessory for your vintage Harley. Maybe a hat, goggles, gloves. I think this maker also did riding pants, maybe other accessories? This one may fill a void in the collection or start one

 

[ton312]

What did it end up going for?

 

[steve u]

$2,624.00

 

[ton312]

Only $2600 more than it's worth...not a bad deal.

 

[Captain Sensible]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/333473585279

Was it extended or relisted?

 

[Will Zach]

No, it was 9 days left when the news first hit FL, iirc.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Just shy of $5k now . . .

 

[Monitor]

There are cheaper ways to dress up as bellboy. . .

 

[nick123]

There are cheaper ways to dress up as bellboy. . .

but such a cool jacket you must admit!

 

[Kuro]

If you combine this jacket as a complete outfit as it was worn, the boots, the pants, googles, cap, gauntlets. Rather smart looking, like a uniform. That I believe is an aspect of this design, that may be overlooked when just seeing the jacket.

Bellboy may be convenient to mock, but would you say the same for a NY police officer wearing a similar coat as part of their uniform? This is an era of motorcycle jacket design, taking inspiration from military and police etc and modified for motorcycle use.

The price reflects a collectable American leather manufacturer that is not as common as others I understand. I believe some of the fun being made of this represents a misunderstanding of what they are looking at. I don't mean this to be offensive. It may not be an aesthetic one likes, but it is a significant jacket desgn nonetheless.

I understand you can not argue aesthetic, as that is personal. But the jacket still deserves respect for an era that it represents.