Traditional Albert Thurston Boxcloth Braces Mustard Yellow

Description

Fogey Unlimited is proud to supply Albert Thurston Traditional Boxcloth Braces

Boxcloth,sometimes called ‘buckskin’, was the ultimate fabric for keeping out the cold in the 19th century. Since then it has continued to be woven in Yorkshire, then finished by being shrunk to half it’s original width, which tightens up the cloth allowing it also to be used for making the ultimate classic brace, and these are they.

Over 180 years of traditional British craftsmanship

In 1820, five years before Nelsons Column was built (to celebrate his life and death on the 21st October 1805 at the battle of Trafalgar) braces and suspenders were first made and sold by Albert Thurston from his emporium at 27 Panton Street, Haymarket, London. If you want to know whether any of your ancestors fought on the British side at Trafalgar

Thirty one years later, in 1851, the nation celebrated the Victorian era, when the Great Exhibition was held in Hyde Park. Albert Thurston received an Honourable Mention for the excellent standard of their products.

By now, Albert Thurston had become a by-word for quality in gentlemen’s’ accessories, and their braces and suspenders were destined to be sported by kings, princes, presidents and successful businessmen across the world over the next 2 centuries.

Into the twentieth century, Thurston’s reputation for quality and style has continued to grow.When asked for his reaction to the outbreak of war in 1939, actor Sir Ralph Richardson replied that he had gone straight to his tailor on Savile Row and purchased half a dozen pairs of Thurston braces in case they might be in short supply.

These are the “Rolls Royce” of braces and are manufactured by the oldest brace manufacturer in the world, Albert Thurston

Details…

Albert Thurston braces are the world’s most exclusive and comfortable braces. Worn by:- Kings, Presidents, Princes, Prime Ministers, Business Stars, Film Stars; Michael Douglas in ‘Wall St’ Steve Martin in ‘Leap of Faith’ and many more…

A pair of trousers just simply should not be worn if not supported by ones braces. These will look spiffing with your formal suit and splendid with a pair of flannels and blazer…

Make: Albert Thurston

Origin: England

Style: Braces

Material: Boxcloth, hand sewn goatskin “runners” and polished brass adjusters.

Colour: Mustard yellow with White hand sewn goatskin Runners and elastic back piece

Width: 1.5 inches

Condition: pre loved . immaculate

Size: MEDIUM  up to 40″. will Suit a wonderfully high waisted pair of trousers

PLEASE NOTE: Fogey Unlimited Boxcloth Braces have the more traditional hand sew GOATSKIN WHITE runners which are the higher quality and softer than the standard black leather runners available elsewhere….

All products should be returned to the returns address listed on your delivery.