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  1. mattface

    Found images

    Rummaging through a bin of old photos, much of which was snapshots from the 70s and 80s, I found some really old negatives. I selected 5 I liked, paid my $2 and change and brought them home to scan. Most of these I think are from the teens. This last one was a much smaller negative, but...
  2. mattface

    Seiko Automatic gold face

    Here's a very nice working Seiko Automatic. I tested it on my wrist for a few days and found it keeps better time when it's well wound from being worn. That said it could probably use a good cleaning and adjustment. It has a new brown 18mm leather band. The case measures 36mm wide not counting...
  3. mattface

    Hickok, and Giant Grip belt buckles

    While browsing etsy the other day looking for a belt I stumbled upon a few of these, and was immediately attracted to them. Interestingly though I've never noticed them before they are not at all uncommon. Seems like they span the 1920s through at least the 1960s, and were styled to the period...
  4. mattface

    Wolverine 1000 mile boots resole recomendations

    With well under 1000 miles on them, my 1000 mile uppers are holding up fine, but they are in need of new soles before the winter hits. ( I bought them the middle of last winter) I'm going to be sad to see the leather soles go, as I found them exceptionally comfortable with the leather soles, but...
  5. mattface

    1958 Black Western Electric 500 Rotary Desk Phone

    This Western Electric 500 C/D model was manufactured in April of 1958 according to the stamp on the bottom. It is in excellent cosmetic condition, and has been cleaned, reconditioned, and fit with a modern modular line cord so it will work on any standard phone system. Some things I love...
  7. mattface

    Deadstock Chuck Taylor All Star Unbleached White Hi Top 7 Mens, 9 Womens Made in USA

    These are like the holy grail for lovers of Chuck Taylors. New in box, never worn Made in USA unbleached white high top Chucks! As a Chucks fan myself, I really miss the quality of these sneakers before their manufacture was sent to China. I have literally had dreams about finding a deadstock...
  8. mattface

    Brooks Brothers Caramel Fedora with Cavanagh Edge 7 1/8

    This is a really beautiful hat in excellent condition. Gorgeous caramel colored felt with 2 1/8" Cavanagh edge brim and 2" black grosgrain ribbon with feather. The fancy brim treatment and the lush felt, as well as the nice details on the liner tells me this was a high quality hat. The leather...
  9. mattface

    Deadstock 1970s Wrangler 14.75 oz Broken Twill Regular Fit Bootcut Jeans Made in USA

    Unworn, New Old Stock, Deadstock, and however else you want to say it brand new unworn Jeans from the 1970s. These are Wranglers signature broken twill denim in a 14.75 ounce weight. Tagged 34x32...
  10. mattface

    My new Slim Horse Hide Leather Key Case is now for sale in my etsy shop!

    This is a project I've been working on slowly for a while, and it's finally come to fruition! Slim Horse Hide Leather Key Case Patterned after a vintage key case I found at an antique store, and hand crafted from 5-7 ounce horse hide with nickel hardware and a hand rubbed beeswax finish...
  11. mattface

    Shearling lined flight jacket aqusition

    I didn't see a show us your new jacket thread. Apologies if I missed it. I'm pretty excited about my latest aquisition. I've been coveting this particular jacket for years, and one like it for many many years. It hung in my favorite vintage shop in town for years an no one ever bought it, and I...
  13. mattface

    1938 Gillette Aristocrat #15 Cased Double Edge Safety Razor

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/152690872/1938-gillette-model-15-aristocrat-double?ref=shop_home_active Made in England, this 1938 Model 15 British Aristocrat could be the crown jewel of your collection. There is some slight brassing to the rhodium plating, but it shines brightly,and looks...
  14. mattface

    1950s 3 Button Suit Grey With Red Flecks Size 46(ish)

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/153666365/1950s-3-button-suit-grey-with-red-flecks This is a really beautiful 3 button suit made of very substantial grey wool with beautiful red flecks. The union label easily dates it between 1949 and 1962. The pants are pleated and cuffed and feature a diamond...
  15. mattface

    Good value Panamas?

    Hey, so my boss of the past 12 years is retiring in a few weeks, and my co-worker and I want to get him something. I know he's interested in getting a Panama, and I know hats well enough to tell a decent one from junk. I feel I should be able to get something pretty decent in the $100 ballpark...
  16. mattface

    Olive Green Western Electric Rotary Desk Phone

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/123762183/1970s-olive-green-western-electric Although the sticker on the bottom indicates a sale date of 1983, based upon the color and the rotary dial, I would judge this phone to be solidly from the 1970s. With the same great tanklike construction that...
  17. mattface

    A little help describing this 50s red-fleck suit

    So I like suits, but they are not really my forte. I picked this one up for my Etsy shop, but I'm looking for some help from the vintage suit aficionados here in describing it for the listing. It's a nice very substantial feeling dark grey wool fabric with little red flecks. The pants are...
  19. mattface

    1938 Gillette Aristocrat #15 Cased Double Edge Safety Razor

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/152690872/1938-gillette-model-15-aristocrat-double Made in England, this 1938 Model 15 British Aristocrat could be the crown jewel of your collection. There is some slight brassing to the rhodium plating, but it shines brightly,and looks absolutely beautiful. It's...
  20. mattface

    Deadstock Chuck Taylor All Star Unbleached White Low 3 1/2 Mens, 5 1/2 Womens Made in

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/151032096/deadstock-chuck-taylor-all-star If they are your size, they are a great find!
  21. mattface

    16 Size Ball Waltham 19 Jewel Lever Set Official Railroad Standard Pocket Watch 1915

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/151031382/16-size-ball-waltham-19-jewel-lever-set Here is an excellent running, 16 Size, 19 Jewel, Lever Set, Ball Waltham Official Railroad Standard Pocket Watch adjusted to 5 positions. I've tested this watch now for several days, and I can tell you it keeps...
  22. mattface

    Blue-Grey Dobbs Guild Edge 7 1/8

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/150785800/dobbs-guild-edge-grey-fedora-7-18 This is a beautiful Dobbs Guild Edge in buttery soft blue-grey felt. The Guild Edge, also known as Cavanagh Edge was a high end edge treatment where the edge was thickened during the felting process creating a nice...
  23. mattface

    Light Blue Irish Linen Driver Cap Medium

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/150136203/light-blue-irish-linen-driver-cap-size Here we have a beautiful hand tailored Irish linen driver cap. It's in excellent condition, sized medium, will fit a 22½" circumference head comfortably. Just the thing for the hot summer days ahead! Mr. Sharpman...

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