tweedydon
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This is old school Barbour, dating from when all of its products were made in South Shields, England, and were designed for function, not fashion! This coat is thus made with Barbour's old-style waxed cotton, not the considerably inferior peach-fuzz Sylkoil that's becoming ubiquitous in its outerwear. It's in sage, and has a wonderful patina; it won't need rewaxing this season, but it'll be due next, so this is ready to go.
This coat is a true trenchcoat, with Barbour's detailing. It has a functional shoulder gun flap, and a fully functional throat latch so that the collar can be turned up and secured against inclement weather. It has a wide and deep interior security pocket that's zipped, and it's lined in Barbour's old-school Dress Gordon tartan. It has a single centre vent, and two deep front pockets. It is, of course, belted. The collar is a lovely shade of forest green cord, and the interior front edge of the closure is similarly lined in green cord, to protect against wear to the lining. It has belted and adjustable cuffs, and a shoulder cape at the back.
This coat was Made in England.
This jacket does have two flaws. First, there's a tear by the left-hand pocket, as shown. This will need to be either sewn or patched--but this is an easy job for a competent dry-cleaner tailor. Second, there is some minor fraying to the belt along the centre and to the cuffs--a common problem with the wear places on Barbours.
Given these flaws this coat is in Very Good condition, and hence is an absolute steal at just $70, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.
Please PM with interest and offers!
Tagged a 40 (102cm), this measures:
Chest: 22 1/2
Sleeve: 22 from shoulder, c.33 measured like a shirt. (Barbour's arms are ALWAYS short!)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 48
This coat is a true trenchcoat, with Barbour's detailing. It has a functional shoulder gun flap, and a fully functional throat latch so that the collar can be turned up and secured against inclement weather. It has a wide and deep interior security pocket that's zipped, and it's lined in Barbour's old-school Dress Gordon tartan. It has a single centre vent, and two deep front pockets. It is, of course, belted. The collar is a lovely shade of forest green cord, and the interior front edge of the closure is similarly lined in green cord, to protect against wear to the lining. It has belted and adjustable cuffs, and a shoulder cape at the back.
This coat was Made in England.
This jacket does have two flaws. First, there's a tear by the left-hand pocket, as shown. This will need to be either sewn or patched--but this is an easy job for a competent dry-cleaner tailor. Second, there is some minor fraying to the belt along the centre and to the cuffs--a common problem with the wear places on Barbours.
Given these flaws this coat is in Very Good condition, and hence is an absolute steal at just $70, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.
Please PM with interest and offers!
Tagged a 40 (102cm), this measures:
Chest: 22 1/2
Sleeve: 22 from shoulder, c.33 measured like a shirt. (Barbour's arms are ALWAYS short!)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 48
