VTG mens AQUASCUTUM tweed blazer jacket sport coat gray thick wool 40 R London

Description: Vintage Aquascutum Tweed Blazer Sport Coat (40 Reg) Made in England Ivy Hacking Up for sale is this classic heavy tweed sport coat by the famous British maker Aquascutum (40 Reg). It a classic jacket perfect for cold weather. It is well-crafted of thick durable Shetland plain twill wool cloth. It has a British cut with two button closure, a slimmer waist, moderate shoulder padding, a full lining, angled pockets, and double rear vents. The cloth is charcoal gray with flecks of other colors. Aquascutum was established in 1851 and has supplied various Royal households as well as heads of state like Winston Churchill. Many Hollywood stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant also relied on Aquascutum for stylish and quality suits and jackets. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No holes, no flaws, no stains, no visible wear. From a smoke-free home. Maker: Aquascutum (the name of the company is a Latin word meaning "waterproof shield." Famously, their wool jackets repel water.)Made in England Marked: 42 but measures to a 40 Regular Since size markings may differ from maker to maker,Please check measurements to your own well-fitting jacketAll measurements taken flat:Chest (arm pit to arm pit): 22" double is 44, the normal deduction is 4 making it a 40Waist (across middle button) 21.25"Sleeve (from shoulder edge seam to cuff): 24.5" with a 2" hem Shoulder (back seam to seam): 18.5" Length (from bottom of back collar to hem): 29.5" A note on grading:Mint: Perfect; like brand newExcellent: Looks nearly perfect; no visible flaws; almost new conditionVery Good: Only a few minor flaws which are not visible or have no effect on the look of the garmentGood: Multiple minor flaws, but may not be very noticeable, the garment is still wearable, but may need minor repairPoor: only good for pattern or display.A few words on sizing: Since many items aren't marked, I go by measurements to determine size. Also be aware that sometimes an item is marked, but it doesn't match the measurements. No returns policy: I carefully inspect each garment and report any flaws to prospective buyers. I will not accept any returns simply because the buyer failed to read the description or look at the pictures. By reading this you accept the personal responsibility to purchase the item with this disclaimer in mind. Green Initiative: According to Scientific American “A 2016 report . . . found that the reuse and recycling of textiles . . . saves the equivalent of 425 million pounds of CO2 annually, along with 19 billion gallons of water. That is equivalent to the CO2 expelled by around 42,000 cars each year and the annual water usage of about 174,000 American households, according to U.S. government estimates.” Green shipping: I use the U.S. Postal Service to reduce the number of trucks on the road. I also use recycled shipping bags or boxes whenever possible. Smoke FreeAll payments must be received within 24 hoursNo International ShippingNo Returns; All sales finalShips within 24 hours of paymentI reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers with very low feedback scores.Please ask questions, if you have any, before bidding /buyingThanks for looking!Item # 644400

Price: 50 USD

Location: Hellertown, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-25T10:55:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD