Rare Vintage 1956 Anderson & Sheppard Bespoke Wool Jacket – For Restoration

Step into the legacy of British bespoke tailoring with this original Anderson & Sheppard single-breasted jacket, hand-tailored in 1956. Crafted nearly 70 years ago on Savile Row, this is a true collector’s piece — a physical embodiment of mid-century elegance, expertly made by one of London’s most prestigious tailoring houses.

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Details:
Tailor: Anderson & Sheppard Ltd., 30 Savile Row, London

Date: 22-2-56

Order Code: D11918

Fabric: Textured heavyweight wool (dark charcoal/black), coarse hand-feel

Style: 2-button single-breasted bespoke jacket

Made in England

Condition: Vintage – For Restoration / Display
This bespoke piece has survived for almost seven decades and, naturally, shows visible signs of wear and time. Please review all photos carefully.

Visible issues:
Small moth holes near the bottom front hem

Multiple holes on the right sleeve

General fraying and thinning on both sleeve cuffs

Small hole near lining seam

Stains resembling paint or glue smears inside near the inner button area

Overall wear throughout due to age and storage

This jacket is not wearable in its current state without professional restoration, but remains a rare archival garment — perfect for historical study, display, or collector preservation.

📏 Measurements (taken flat):
Jacket:

Chest (pit to pit): 62.5 cm

Length (bottom of collar to hem): 81 cm

Shoulders: 50 cm

Sleeve Length: 62.5 cm

Hem: 70 cm

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This is a unique piece of Savile Row history — an original 1956 bespoke jacket that carries both tailoring excellence and timeless character.