Grey Herringbone Plus Fours Suit

[Mike1973]

'Ahh! That one!' I hear you all say! Yes, this is the one I put up for sale a couple of years ago, but I was talked out of selling it by fellow Loungers!

Well I've now had the suit over 4 years, and I've never worn it, other than for these photos!
And I don't see me finding the opportunity to wear it either, so time to move it on.
I mentioned I was thinking of selling it in a thread by the Baron in the Spring. A few dibs, but finances/house moves/size issues/lucky Irvin purchases have put them all out of the running, so here it is again! I am not 100% sure of it's date. It looks very '30's in it's cut, but could be up the '50's, maybe even later? I've included a photo of the label, Southwell's of Hull.
All buttons match and appear to be a mottled grey plastic?

Size -
I am 5' 8 1/2"
37" Chest
32" Waist

The jacket fits me well in the body, but a little short. I let the sleeves down just over an inch, and these could be put back to their original length very easliy, as nothing was cut, just unpicked.
Length of the back is 28" from the base of the collar. And across the back from the top of the shoulder seams is 18 1/2".

Some fading/staining on the liner.

the plusses are a little large on me. They do fit, a little loose, but not baggy. They are very high waisted with a fishtail back, external buttons for braces. Again, they would probably fit someone a couple of inches shorter than me better, and 'bag' over the knee better.
From the crotch to the top of the back is nearly 19". Inseam is 23". Length down the outside seam is 36". Across the waist 17".

There are a few small moth holes I'm afraid, I've tried to photograph them all. Nothing too serious I suppose, and the herringbone hides them a bit. I'll post them up in the next post, I think I've filled my 10 picture limit in this thread.

General consensus of opinion was that £150 was a fair price?

Any questions please ask and I will answer as promptly as possible. As for postage - I've no idea off the top of my head, been a while since I posted larger parcels and I don't like to guess. I'll look into it.

And I do paypal, if you don't mind picking up the charges!

Regards,
Mike.

 

[Mike1973]

Holes

These are the worst of the holes. There is also one on the plus fours, you can see it in the photo showing the cuffs.

 

[Mike1973]

TTT

 

[BinkieBaumont]

HULL is a port city in Yorkshire, Britain, had Tea at the CO-OP departmant store once

 

[Chasseur]

Wonderful suit, it it was my size I'd snap that up!

 

[Mike1973]

Now on ebay!

Right, it's been here for a couple of weeks with no takers or offers, so I think my price may be a bit optomistic...

So now on ebay for a much more tempting £39.99

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180394587499

I'll let the Gods of Ebay dictate the final price

Good luck if you decide to bid, you might get a bargain now

 

[Bugsy]

'Ahh! That one!' I hear you all say! Yes, this is the one I put up for sale a couple of years ago, but I was talked out of selling it by fellow Loungers!

Well I've now had the suit over 4 years, and I've never worn it, other than for these photos!
And I don't see me finding the opportunity to wear it either, so time to move it on.
I mentioned I was thinking of selling it in a thread by the Baron in the Spring. A few dibs, but finances/house moves/size issues/lucky Irvin purchases have put them all out of the running, so here it is again! I am not 100% sure of it's date. It looks very '30's in it's cut, but could be up the '50's, maybe even later? I've included a photo of the label, Southwell's of Hull.
All buttons match and appear to be a mottled grey plastic?

Size -
I am 5' 8 1/2"
37" Chest
32" Waist

The jacket fits me well in the body, but a little short. I let the sleeves down just over an inch, and these could be put back to their original length very easliy, as nothing was cut, just unpicked.
Length of the back is 28" from the base of the collar. And across the back from the top of the shoulder seams is 18 1/2".

Some fading/staining on the liner.

the plusses are a little large on me. They do fit, a little loose, but not baggy. They are very high waisted with a fishtail back, external buttons for braces. Again, they would probably fit someone a couple of inches shorter than me better, and 'bag' over the knee better.
From the crotch to the top of the back is nearly 19". Inseam is 23". Length down the outside seam is 36". Across the waist 17".

There are a few small moth holes I'm afraid, I've tried to photograph them all. Nothing too serious I suppose, and the herringbone hides them a bit. I'll post them up in the next post, I think I've filled my 10 picture limit in this thread.

General consensus of opinion was that £150 was a fair price?

Any questions please ask and I will answer as promptly as possible. As for postage - I've no idea off the top of my head, been a while since I posted larger parcels and I don't like to guess. I'll look into it.

And I do paypal, if you don't mind picking up the charges!

Regards,
Mike.

If only they were a smidge bigger back then.

 

[volatile]

The longer this suit goes unsold, the more I want to buy it!

 

[Mike1973]

One day left on ebay, good people of the Lounge! Finishes tomorrow night! The ebay Gods are favouring the buyer at the moment, not the seller!
Get yourselves a bargain!

Bump

Mike.

Right, it's been here for a couple of weeks with no takers or offers, so I think my price may be a bit optomistic...

So now on ebay for a much more tempting £39.99

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180394587499

I'll let the Gods of Ebay dictate the final price

Good luck if you decide to bid, you might get a bargain now