Wax Works.

We, at Armstrongs eBay have donned our waterproof coats with pride this week, as the autumn rainstorms have well and truly arrived. And what better way to step out in style, than with a wax jacket?

Once upon a time, the wax jacket was reserved for farmers and country walkers. But no longer as the waxed cotton coat is now a statement of the urban wanderer.

Perfect for keeping you dry on those rainy autumn days...and how brilliant that it looks so good too! With so many variations readily available, the wax jacket will look good no matter what your style.

And it's probably worth mentioning that this jacket will not only see you through the wet and windy winter, but when we do eventually get through the breezy spring, this jacket will be just perfect for all your summer festival needs!

Check out our selection just here!

Becca xx.

Pickpocket Thursday!

It's been a while since we updated you on our pick pocket finds...but fret not, we are back with this little gem, found in the pocket of a Barbour. A fishing permit for the Aberchalder Estate in Scotland.

The handwriting is a little hard to decipher, but I think the date read 09/09/87! 

The Aberchalder Estate is nestled in the picturesque Invergarry in Inverness-shire. Aberchalder Estate is a traditional Scottish Highlands Sporting Estate. It encompasses some 30,000 acres of beautiful woodlands, mountains, lochs and rivers, along both sides of the Caledonian Canal in the heart of 'The Great Glen', a 65-mile long rift-valley that cuts across Scotland from Inverness to Fort William. The Great Glen shelters the waters of Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy, linked together by the Caledonian Canal. 

   Picture perfect...

I hope this guy remembered his Barbour...

The Barbour has a long standing reputation as the jacket of choice for outdoor sporting activities. In 1908 they specialised in coats for Yachting, Boating, Fishing, Shooting, Walking and even Driving! 

 

 

 

The Barbour fishing jackets often include authentic fishing details, from the detachable sheepskin patch and elastic rod holder to leather finishing on the cuffs for durability.

Let's hope the man who purchased this permit had a successful fishing trip, and managed to catch some fresh trout!!

Becca.xx

Pick Pocket Thursday

You better find you deer stalker hat and your magnifying glass, there's something fishy going on this pick pocket Thursday.... we seem to have uncovered a mysterious clue to what we suspect is a cataclysmic crime... a single pearl earring... rimmed in shimmering gold... tucked away in the corner of the detachable game pocket inside the lining... hidden in an old, worn Barbour jacket that appears to have scrambled through bramble-infested thickets and shadowy woodlands... who did the earring belong to?... where is its matching twin?... how did it end up in this jacket?... and most importantly...what has happened to it's owner???

We will not rest until we solve the crime! Stay tuned Pocketeers!