Tan leather gloves

sproily · Oct 2, 2009

I've been in the search for these things for quite a while now. They are nowhere to be found, and when searching on ebay, I can't find new nor vintage ones.

I see them a lot on vintage pictures and magazines. I'm pretty sure they're leather. Am I wrong? Are they suede?

I'm talking about the ones for men. Womens gloves are plenty.

Has anyone got these? Are there any on ebay or does someone a have a clue where one might find these. I'm just as OK with new ones as long as the price is right!

....and of course the style

Tomasso · Oct 2, 2009

A photo would help as your description is rather vague. Same for price, one man's right is another man's ridiculous.

sproily · Oct 2, 2009

Of course! How silly of me..

Here are the pictures, snatched from other threads. Thank you Marc Chevalier.

Mid-fogey · Oct 2, 2009

My Grandfather...

...was a working man, but from the generation that knew how to dress up. One of his favorite items was a pair of tan pigskin gloves. He said he always felt dressed up when he wore them.

Macheath · Oct 2, 2009

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp7a-d302.htm

I have a pair of these in bronze that I use for driving. They're unlined and very thin but warm, and I think they claim that you could pick up a dime while wearing them, which I've found to be true.

They're also very attractive, and the leather's very supple. There's also a lined version if you're more interested in warmth than dexterity.

"Skeet" McD · Oct 2, 2009

These are great gloves...although not DRESS gloves, traditionally speaking....

Macheath said:
http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp7a-d302.htm

I have a pair of these in bronze that I use for driving. They're unlined and very thin but warm, and I think they claim that you could pick up a dime while wearing them, which I've found to be true.

They're also very attractive, and the leather's very supple. There's also a lined version if you're more interested in warmth than dexterity.

I'll second that. I've shot and hunted in these for years now, and they are just as supple as M'H has said...they are also available in actual SIZES, not just SML fits....some....so you can get a really proper "like a glove" fit.

But, it should be remarked...if you're looking for dress gloves, these aren't them; you'll notice how short they are. Nonetheless...they may do for your purposes and are an excellent product on their own merits.

I posted some pictures of my gloves (before and after) on a thread about hunting equipment; here's the post:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=773558&postcount=40

Good luck!
"Skeet"

thunderw21 · Oct 2, 2009

deadstock vintage deerskin gloves

scotrace · Oct 3, 2009

I've been on the hunt for those for years.
You want vintage chamois gloves, they come up on eBay now and then. A good maker is/was Dents of England.

See this thread for my search.

If your hands are very small, I have a pair for you.

Marc Chevalier · Oct 3, 2009

Scotrace is probably right. Or...you might be looking for mustard yellow kidskin gloves. They were considered quite "dandy" more than 100 years ago -- the sort of thing that Proust and Cocteau wore.

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sproily · Oct 3, 2009

Both of those look good!

Pigskin, kidskin or chamois. They all feel like fine choices.

I guess those Damascus gloves don't have a snap closure?

scotrace, what do you mean by small? I'm not sure of my glove size.. What size are your gloves?

"Skeet" McD · Oct 3, 2009

sproily said:
I guess those Damascus gloves don't have a snap closure?

Dear Sproily,
No, they have a short piece of elastic set in (very nicely) on the palm side of the glove at the opening. Works well.

"Skeet"

Zemke Fan · Oct 3, 2009

Check these out...

eBay search term: Adirondack Deerskin ROPER Gloves GRANDOE. They have a nice glove in tan that I like a lot...

Kevin Popejoy · Oct 4, 2009

sproily said:
Both of those look good!

Pigskin, kidskin or chamois. They all feel like fine choices.

I guess those Damascus gloves don't have a snap closure?

scotrace, what do you mean by small? I'm not sure of my glove size.. What size are your gloves?

Here's a more complete listing from the same site...snap closures included:

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp1a-mp1b.htm

k

sproily · Oct 4, 2009

thunderw21 said:

These look extremely nice. Seems they're also my size!

Bugger, wish they were mine!

Evan Everhart · Oct 10, 2009

sproily said:
These look extremely nice. Seems they're also my size!

Bugger, wish they were mine!

I have an identical pair but sans the tag, my grandfather got them in Europe after he was released by the Russians. They're pig-skin ironically enough but damn are they gorgeous! I just wish my hands fit better into them. I have humongous hands and long skinny fingers. It's a BITCH finding decent or vintage gloves that will fit and are not exorbitant...I've finally discovered the below site and the below gloves which I rather like (they fit gorgeously though without the fold-able backs which I usually like and are available in a number of "fast" colours. The site also stocks a huge variety of different types of gloves!

http://leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp7a-d302.htm

Smithy · Oct 11, 2009

Sproily,

Greycar has some very nice ones for 50 quid:

http://www.greycar.com/product.php?product_id=fullbackoak

HTH,

Smithy

HarpPlayerGene · Oct 11, 2009

Yes, I own this pair. Got them for a song at a thrift store a couple years ago. Suuuuper soft. Love 'em.

dr greg · Oct 11, 2009

INdeed

scotrace said:
I've been on the hunt for those for years.
You want vintage chamois gloves, they come up on eBay now and then. A good maker is/was Dents of England.

QUOTE]
Found a pair of Dents in reasonable nick for $5 last week.

scotrace · Oct 12, 2009

I think the pair I have are about a 7. Use a tape and measure all around your open hand at the knuckles (not including your thumb).

sproily · Oct 12, 2009

HarpPlayerGene said:
Yes, I own this pair. Got them for a song at a thrift store a couple years ago. Suuuuper soft. Love 'em.

Wow those are a treat!

I think the pair I have are about a 7. Use a tape and measure all around your open hand at the knuckles (not including your thumb).

21cm, which is about 8,2 inches

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