CLASSIC VESTS/WAISTCOATS! Filson Upland Shooting Vest, Orvis quilted vest, Vintage Reversible Tweed

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I have several wonderful, classic vests/waistcoats to pass on today--including some vintage Ivy reversible vests, a Filson Upland Shooting vest, a lovely vintage Pendleton, and more!

As always, I offer FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING within the USA; International inquiries are very welcome, with shipping at cost!

Also as always, ALL OFFERS ARE VERY WELCOME![

Please PM with interest and offers!

1) FILSON UPLAND SHOOTING VEST

Superior to the current version!

This is from the pre-takeover Filson--I know this as it's been sitting in my closet when Filson was still Filson!

This vest is wonderful, and simply packed with features. The top half of the front and the back of the game pouch on the back are Blaze Orange (my pictures make this look washed out; it is true Blaze!) and likely made from Filson's Ten MIle Cloth; it is certainly (according to Filson) both water-repellent and tear-resistant, and features a reinforced shooting patch on the right-hand shoulder.

The main body of the vest is made from Filson's legendary Tin Cloth, which is impregnable to pretty much anything. The vest is fastened by four oversized buttons in front. It also features two deep, expandable bellows pockets, designed to keep equipment safe in the field; this both have flaps that are secured firmly by hidden snaps that are themselves situated on straps, allowing the maximum carrying capacity for the pockets even when closed. Both of these pockets are divided completely in two, providing even more carrying capacity for items that might need to be separated.

The vest has a bi-swing back for maximum ease of movement when tracking game, either with a gun or with field glasses. The back also features a *very* dep game pouch, which is also in Blaze Orange. This--and the front--provides the wearer with significant visibility. The back also features two loops at the neckline for hunting licenses.

The interior features a zippered security pocket. It was, of course, Made in the USA, back at a time when this was standard for all Filson products. Apart from some very minor scuffing on the front bellows pockets from storage this vest is in absolutely excellent condition.

This vest differs in some respects from the current Filson version. First, it has a designated shooting shoulder, rather than the dual version of the current model--a cost-saving exercise on the part of Filson who now no longer need to make left and right hand versions of this garment. It features a bi-swing back, which I believe the current version lacks--another cost-saving measure, alas. And it lacks the shell holders in the pockets that the current version has--although these are of dubious use in the field, which is why this version no doubt lacks them.

The current version of this vest retails at $195, plus shipping. So, how about $85, or offer, for this superior version, boxed, shipped, and insured in the USA?

Measurements:

width: 20
Length: 23 3/4

(This would best fit between a 38 and 42, depending on how you wish to layer underneath.)

NB: Please note antlers and "hunted" teddy bear are not included!











2) BEAUTIFUL Vintage Reversible Vest! This can been designed so that the fixed buttons can work in either direction. One side is a lovely classic country check in forest green and mustard on a cream base, perfect for tweeds--the other side is solid dark forest green, perfect for tweeds of more formal blazers! This is in excellent condition. Width: 19 1/4; length: 26. Asking just $35, or offer.







3) LOVELY Vintage reversible vest. One side has a classic houndstooth in forest green and brown on a cream base; the other is a lovely 1960s heathery brown-green twill. The vest backing is a classic 1960s geometric print. This is a lovely vest, perfect for pairing with tweed! Excellent condition. Width: 18; length: 23 1/4. Just $25.







4) Pendleton American Plaid vest. Made in the USA, this is a lovely Pendleton vest. It does have some very minor wear to the piping at the shoulders, as shown, but this does not affect its appearance when worn. Very Good condition. Width: 20; Length: 22 1/4. Just $22.





5) BEAUTIFUL Leather Vest from Banana Republic. This is wonderful! In absolutely excellent condition, this harkens back to the glory days of Banana Republic, when it was a serious provider of outdoor gear with one of the best marketing campaigns in the business. Made from lovely supple leather the colour of dark honey, this has four functional front pockets. Lined in cotton, it features a functional back adjuster. Excellent condition. Tagged XS, this measure--Width: 16 3/4; length: 23 1/2. Asking just $25.








6) Guide Gear Mesh-Based Hunting Vest. This features two deep bellows pockets on the front, and two deep zippered hacking pockets on the front, also. The shoulders are padded for shooting. The back features a very deep game pocket; this has studs at the side so that it can be loosened or tightened at will. The shoulders, game pocket, and bellows pockets are all in Blaze Orange. This has a few minor marks from use, as shown, and so is in Very Good/Excellent condition. Size L. Width: 24, length at front: 27 1/2; length at back: 29 1/2. Asking just $25.





7) Orvis quilted vest. In a very pale yellow, this has side adjusters and a lovely fluid zipper closure, with a high neck. This has two deep front pockets. Suitable for a man or a woman. This has one small smudge on one side, as shown, otherwise it is in excellent condition. Size S. Width: 18 3/4; Length: 23 (front) 24 (back). Asking just $25.





8) "Refrigiwear" Hunting Vest in Blaze Orange. This has a knit collar, quilted interior, two deep front bellows pockets, and a lovely fluid zipper fastening. Made in the USA by Refrigiwear, this is a lovely piece of Americana! This has one or two small smudges from field use, hence this is in Very Good condition. Width: 19; Length at front: 24, Length at back 27. Asking just $22.





9) Vintage Reversible Vest--with detachable "cufflinks" fasteners! This is a lovely vintage reversible vest, with "cufflink" fasteners that can be fully removed, as shown, and, if desired, possibly used as cufflinks. One side of this vest presents as a brownish green, almost a suede texture, the other as a lovely mustard-y brown. This would be perfect with tweed! It does have two minor flaws; there is some staining in the armpit area (not visible when worn under a jacket) and the bottom fastener is missing--not that that's a problem as the tradition is to leave the bottom button of a vest undone. As such, this is in Good/Very Good condition. Width: 18 3/4; Length: 24 3/4. Asking just $20, or offer.