A vintage 1980s sports jacket, bespoke West End tailored for a member of the Guinness family in 1985 by 'Watson, Fagerstrom & Hughes'. Cut in a very 1950s or early 1960s style from a herringbone weave wool tweed fabric in dark brown & natural beige, it is single breasted single button fastening with slim notched lapels - side vents - lightly padded shoulders - 2 out of 3 working cuff buttons - fitted waist - welted breast & lower flapped hand pockets. Fully lined with brown acetate fabric with 2 chest pockets, sleeves lined in grey/off white striped fabric.
NB Accessories not included.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested 44" Short - photographed on a slightly wonky 44" mannequin.
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: 24" (61cm)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19" (48cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 23" (58.5cm)
Armpit to cuff: 16 1/2" (42cm)
Waist: 22 1/2" (57cm)
Back length - bottom of collar to hem: 28 3/4" (73cm)
Condition:
In good condition overall, with signs of wear & some flaws - externally there is small repair on the upper right back - a weaving defect which appears as a darker line across the left shoulder blade - a few tiny snags & nicks - slight yellowing on the collar fold - subtle fade or patina down the left outer sleeve. The lining has some scuffs, small holes, marks & stains - sweat marking at the armpits - watermarks & holes at the upper left sleeve. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing but a slight storage 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.
