A vintage late 1940s or early 1950s raincoat or trench coat made by "Starco" from 'London Shrunk' wool gabardine fabric in a harder to find dark grey colour. Cut in a classic double-breasted style, it has padded shoulders, cuff tabs, slash pockets, kick vent, & matching belt with leather-covered buckle. Fully lined with shiny grey satin fabric with 'Tropal' interlined quilted padding at the top to make it a useful mid-season lightweight overcoat.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
NB Accessories not included.
Size: Suggested 42"/44" Regular depending on desired fit & whether a suit jacket is worn beneath.
Photographed on a 42" mannequin over a suit jacket.
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):
Chest - armpit to armpit: 26 1/2" (67cm)
Shoulder to shoulder.: 20 1/2" (52cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 26" (66cm)
Armpit to cuff: 18" (46cm)
Waist: 26 1/2" (67cm)
Back length - base of collar to hem: 47" (119cm)
Condition:
In good condition overall, not overly worn & presents well but with some flaws, most noticeably as follows - there are areas of small holes, surface nibbles & faint speckled marks at the lower front hem (the worst are hidden by the overlap when worn) - some marks below the left pocket - a surface nibble on the outer right sleeve & another on the left rear shoulder - a patch of small faint marks on the right shoulder - a few other scattered marks & nibbles which the camera couldn't see - slight fading around the collar - marks, watermarks & scuffs to the lining, particularly towards the hems - a hole in the lining at the right cuff - the jigger button is loose & the kick vent button is missing. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing but a perfumed smell remains.
I 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.
