{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-mens-burton-single-breasted-overcoat-coat-grey-herringbone-tweed-wool-42-copy","title":"Vintage Mens 1950s Bespoke 1951 London Tailored Single Breasted Overcoat Top Coat Fawn Wool 38\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn interesting vintage 1950s lighter weight overcoat, bespoke tailored for Captain R H Carr-Ellison in 1951 by the famous 'Rogers \u0026amp; Company' of Jermyn Street from a wool twill Venetian type of fabric in a variegated taupe colour. Cut rather like a Covert coat but without the typical lines of topstitching, with single-breasted fly front, notch lapels, medium padded shoulders, fitted waist, flapped lower pockets, \u0026amp; gauntlet cuff turn-backs. Part lined in satiny fabric, with 2 inside breast pockets. Captain (later Colonel Sir) Ralph Carr-Ellison served in The Royal Dragoons \u0026amp; was subsequently Chairman of Tyne Tees Television \u0026amp; Lord Lieutenant of Tyne \u0026amp; Wear - see attached mini obituary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Suggested 38\" Regular - photographed on a 38\" mannequin over a suit jacket.\u003cbr\u003eAll measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - armpit to armpit: 22 1\/2\" (57cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 19 1\/2\" (49.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to cuff: 25\" (63.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eArmpit to cuff: 18 1\/2\" (47cm)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 21 1\/2\" (54.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eBack length - base of collar to hem: 43\" (109cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition overall, with signs of wear \u0026amp; some flaws - there is wear \u0026amp; fraying to the  buttonholes \u0026amp; a small hole behind the top button where it has pulled off \u0026amp; been re-sewn - an old reweave to the right sleeve head (arrowed) - some dark marks to the right sleeve head (arrowed) - several further scattered faint marks - a few small surface snags \u0026amp; pulls - faint yellowing to the collar fold -  watermarks, scuffs \u0026amp; other marks to the lining \u0026amp; inside facings. Has been thoroughly steamed \u0026amp; brushed but not cleaned prior to listing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Fashioned Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53273778291016,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9464\/6600\/files\/P1410788.jpg?v=1781261378","url":"https:\/\/oldfashionedvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-mens-burton-single-breasted-overcoat-coat-grey-herringbone-tweed-wool-42-copy","provider":"Old Fashioned Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}