Vintage Mens 1950s Bespoke 1951 London Tailored Single Breasted Overcoat Top Coat Fawn Wool 38"

An interesting vintage 1950s lighter weight overcoat, bespoke tailored for Captain R H Carr-Ellison in 1951 by the famous 'Rogers & Company' of Jermyn Street from a wool twill Venetian type of fabric in a variegated taupe colour. Cut rather like a Covert coat but without the typical lines of topstitching, with single-breasted fly front, notch lapels, medium padded shoulders, fitted waist, flapped lower pockets, & gauntlet cuff turn-backs. Part lined in satiny fabric, with 2 inside breast pockets. Captain (later Colonel Sir) Ralph Carr-Ellison served in The Royal Dragoons & was subsequently Chairman of Tyne Tees Television & Lord Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear - see attached mini obituary. Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description. Accessories not included. Size: Suggested 38" Regular - photographed on a 38" mannequin over a suit jacket. All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent): Chest - armpit to armpit: 22 1/2" (57cm) Shoulder to shoulder: 19 1/2" (49.5cm) Shoulder to cuff: 25" (63.5cm) Armpit to cuff: 18 1/2" (47cm) Waist: 21 1/2" (54.5cm) Back length - base of collar to hem: 43" (109cm) Condition: In good condition overall, with signs of wear & some flaws - there is wear & fraying to the buttonholes & a small hole behind the top button where it has pulled off & been re-sewn - an old reweave to the right sleeve head (arrowed) - some dark marks to the right sleeve head (arrowed) - several further scattered faint marks - a few small surface snags & pulls - faint yellowing to the collar fold - watermarks, scuffs & other marks to the lining & inside facings. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed but not cleaned prior to listing. I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.