Beautiful Vintage Sawyer of NAPA Leather Jacket size XL - A GEM!

Welcome and thank you for looking at my auction! For your consideration this amazing vintage leather jacket by Sawyer of Napa. It is such a unique piece. The rich honey toned leather is soft and supple and it has a delectable scent. The lining is soft and cozy. It is a size XL. Measurements: Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the back: 22 inches Sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff: 28 inches Chest width from armpit to armpit: 27 inches Length (top of folded collar to waist): 30 inches I inherited this jacket from a wealthy bachelor relative who had a giant walk-in closet filled with expensive designer clothes. I know the thing on this jacket since the early 1980s because I remember him wearing it on special occasions especially when he went out on dates. His taste in clothing was above and beyond, and he always looked for quality. Living in Miami most of the time I don’t need many leather jackets, and I already have about a dozen of them so this one is up for grabs! My relative was a former Pro Football player and he stood about 6 foot 2 and he weighed approximately 225 pounds. he was a muscular, athletic fellow and this jacket fit him nicely with plenty of room to move around. The jacket is cut with lots of room to spare making it extremely comfortable. This beautiful, vintage leather jacket has a “bomber” style. It has plenty of pockets, including hand warmer pockets, pouch pockets upfront, and an interior pocket that can hold your wallet and passport. In all my years as a vintage aficionado I have never seen such a beautiful jacket. I may regret selling it, but you won’t regret buying it.
Here is some history about Sawyer of Napa: Sawyer of Napa was long known as THE premier American maker of shearling coats and jackets, with its shearling coats becoming an Ivy Style staple, handed down from father to son... Unless the daughters got to them first and carried them away to Bryn Mawr, Vassar, or Smith! Indeed, so iconic were Sawyer of Napa coats that one was used in *Love Story* to socially place Ryan O'Neal's character, while the same use was made of one in the British film *The Servant* to emphasize the aristocratic origins of James Fox's character. Sawyer of Napa were founded in 1870, when Albert Sawyer founded the Sawyer Tanning Company on South Coombs Street in Napa, tanning hides that were discarded by local butchers with the fleece still on them. Sawyer was innovative; by 1909 the company had developed Napatan Waterproof Leather and Napa Patent Leather, while in 1927, it developed chromed tan leather, the ideal material for fashioning softball gloves, and later, leather for baseball and welding gloves. These found a ready market among the blue-collar dockers, stevedores, and laborers that thronged the area around Coombs Street, and whose lives were dominated by the factory whistles of the Sawyer Tannery, even if they themselves did not work there. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out. I am always happy to help my customers. I am offering this jacket for sale in the United States and also Internationally. The shipping rates are fixed at a flat price. Please note that due to my busy work schedule I usually only ship once or twice a week which means there could be up to a five day handling period. I work alone and as fast as I can. I have been on Pricetronic for about 20 years and I care about my customers! I am always available to help and answer your questions, and I stand behind my sales. By purchasing vintage goods, you are helping to save the Planet. Repurposing and recycling items and giving them a new life helps to save resources and keeps things out of the landfill. Buying vintage helps to protect Mother Earth for future generations!