Ebay listing: BESPOKE 1938 HAMMONS SAVILE ROW MORNING COAT

[Coburn]

I stumbled upon this Ebay listing today -- thought you might find it interesting.


BESPOKE 1938 HAMMONS SAVILE ROW MORNING COAT 36 R
RARE 1938 Vintage English Coat. Working Sleeve Button

http://cgi.ebay.com/BESPOKE-1938-HAM...item35b3012ecf

This was tailored a year before WW2 began.

From the listing:

"...Bespoke Vintage Hammons & Co. Morning Coat

Size: EU46; approx. US 36 R

Color: Black with satin trim

Style: 6 button; peak lapels, center vent.

Material: Not listed - feels like pure wool (slightly dense Savile Row type wool).

Here is a nice vintage (made in 1938) Hammons & Co. monring coat with a classic English cut. I couldn't find any information on this tailoring shop - not too surprising since it was made in 1938. Still the workmanship rivals any current Savile Row tailor. This morning coat is in excellent vintage condition - although made in 1938 there is no real wear, holes, rips, flaws etc. to the fabric and looks like it could have been made a couple of years ago. The lining is perfect. The workmanship and attention to detail on this coat is second to none.

It is made of a medium weight to fall wool and best used as a 3 season coat. Color is jet black - really attractive and very versatile. A formal attire staple.

Labeled English size 46 R and I measure at an approx. US 36 R, but to ensure a proper fit please compare a coat that fits you well to the following additional details:

Fully lined. Single-needle stitching. 6 Button front. 4 button sleeves; 3 functional. Peak lapels. Center vent. Functional button hole with buttoniare loop. One exterior pocket. 1 interior pocket..."

 

[Geezer]

That's an evening tailcoat, not a morning coat.

 

[GBR]

If both you and the vendor looked more closely you would see that it is an evening coat NOT morning dress. Silk facings for information.

 

[Master-Classter]

"A formal attire staple".

couldn't agree more! I wear mine all the time!

 

[Loathing]

it's a beautiful thing though
if it was in the UK I'd probably buy it for fun

 

[Pieceofsand]

I have no occasion to wear this coat at all. Maybe Halloween? I don't know lol.

 

[Loathing]

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

I have no occasion to wear this coat at all. Maybe Halloween? I don't know lol.

I'd put it on without any other clothing and wear it around the house; maybe I'd take tea & scones in the garden with my junk just hanging about.