Picture-perfect and wear-free on the outside... NO rips... NO mothing... NO issues... NO odors... with every lush wool fiber and swath of jet-black satin in great shape... while the sleeve and armhole linings show sweat marks and the torso lining needs a few repairs.
But above all else... this impeccably hand-tailored one-of-a-kind 1939 bespoke gem is a genuine standout with brilliant working/surgeon's cuffs carrying hand-sewn buttonholes set in satin piping.
Truly in remarkable shape... see all photos. And beyond the incredible cuffs... note these higher levels of materials, tailoring, and detail.
- The tone-on-tone muted "ribbed" weave in the jet-black wool. Perfect for pairing with smooth/plain weave tuxedo trousers for formal attire... also ready for tattered jeans as seen in our runway model photo.
- Dashing jet-black satin peek lapels and a hand-sewn buttonhole backed with a boutonnière loop.
Doubled-darted suppressed waist. Elegant vent-less styling.
- Black satin piped collar, cuffs, and breast pocket.
- Hand-stitching backing the lapel... attesting to the garment's full-canvas and/or horsehair chest pieces that account for the coat's stellar softness and perfect drape some 80+ years after it's making.
- Classic vintage "link front" closure with one buttonhole, one external button, plus an internal button on a long shank.This configuration allowed the jacket to be buttoned by the usual method or by the linked method, the latter providing extra room for the inevitable post-dinner expansion of the wearer’s waistline.
As expected... the garment's not labeled for fiber content or tagged for size. Most certainly 100% wool. See these measurements. They make for a fabulous SIZE 40 REGULAR with cuffs turned back to show off linen and links with added measures of dash... and a terrific SIZE 40 LONG owing to the longer torso length. This is a final sale. You decide about sizing and condition. We can't assure fit.