Montague Burton CC41 Suit 36

[Baron Kurtz]

If it's earlier, that makes it one hell of an expensive suit! Mind you, that's what it looks like even today.

Alan

I must say, the fabric on this one is far superior to other CC41 suits i've handled. Nothing scratchy or obviously "heavily cut with rayon" about this one. Could account for the price?

bk

 

[Micawber]

Actually stopping doing other things at the same time and engaging brain about it, what with clothing off ration in early '49 that is a heavy RRP.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

especially with, what was it, 40% basic rate income tax?

bk

 

[Alan Eardley]

Price

Yes - and don't forget the Purchase Tax. I wonder of that is included in the 195/-?

While we are reminiscing about old money, and as we have placed this suit firmly in the 1940s, let's add a few farthings to the price for old times sake.

Nine pounds, fifteen shillings and sixpence three farthings. There. Doesn't that sound good?

Alan

 

[Micawber]

9g 6/-

Nine guineas, six shillings and I'll need your coupons while your at it.

 

[Alan Eardley]

9g 6/-

Nine guineas, six shillings and I'll need your coupons while your at it.

Ahhh, guineas. the Toff's currency. That makes it a Toff's suit. Let's say nine and a half guineas. We can afford it.

Alan

 

[Micawber]

Splash out a bit eh Bro

 

[Mr. Rover]

Sold already?

 

[Braces]

Great suit Sir

Is it still for sale?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I'm not sure, i'm waiting to hear from an interested party. I'll keep you informed via this thread.

bk

 

[Mr. Rover]

Jacket and waistcoat are about 2" too big through the chest and the troos are 2" big in the waist. (i know how to take photos to make it look better.) And i've given up trying to think i like the look of 4x1 DBs on me.

bk

p.s. Paddy, you just wait for BKs goody-bag . . .

What's wrong with you wearing a 4x1?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I don't know. There's just something i don't like about how i look in these jackets . . .

bk

 

[Baron Kurtz]

SOLD SOLD SOLD

 

[PADDY]

Who bought it?

Whoever pulled the trigger on this dame bagged a beauty!! Hope he models it to its' full glory on here!!

 

[PADDY]

Revised statement..!

...are these cracking suits always too small for me?[huh] You want to know something else Mr B-K..? That suit looks good on you from the photos, really good. But you know better than anyone how well a good fitting suit feels 'on you.'
Gents, start the queue for this gem!!:eusa_clap

WHAM-BAM!! Got one!! and worth waiting for!

 

[Mr. Rover]

'Twas me It'll be a nice closet-warming piece in my new dorm.