NORWEGIAN 1951 BESPOKE BLUE TWO PIECE SUIT BY MARTIN MOE & SØNN. SIZE CA EU 50-52

DESCRIPTION

This suit is of Norwegian origin, custom-made in 1951 by Martin Moe & Sønn in Oslo. It is made from a classic, heavy blue suit fabric with a subtle pattern. The jacket is single-breasted and fastens with three buttons. It features horizontal front pockets and a breast pocket, with a buttonhole in the left lapel. The back of the jacket is straight and lacks a vent. It is fully lined and has two inner pockets, one on each side. The inside clearly shows that it was tailor-made, with all seams hand-stitched.

The trousers have a high waist, double pleats, and a button fly. They have vertical front pockets and two back pockets, each with a button closure. The trousers also have cuffs.

The condition is very good, with no signs of use except for slight discoloration in the lining, particularly around the armholes. However, externally, the suit appears to be in near-new condition. This is a fine suit, and the heavy yet soft fabric quality is not fully captured in the photos, but when you hold it, you can feel that it is something special. Please look at the pictures and form your own opinion about the condition.

SIZE

The jacket is slightly larger than a modern EU 50 (US/UK 40). It falls between EU 50 (US/UK 40) and EU 52 (US/UK 42), but closer to the former. The trousers, however, are smaller when based on the waist measurement. There is extra material that can be let out to make them correspond to a modern EU 50 (US/UK 40). You should be around EU 50 (US/UK 40) to have the best fit for this suit. Please scroll down for the exact measurements.

MEASUREMENTS

JACKET

Chest (A) : 57 cm

Waist (B) : 53 cm 

Sleeves (C) : 64 cm

Shoulders (D) : 48 cm

Total length (E) : 80 cm (77 cm measured from neck seam)

TROUSERS

Waist (A) : 41 cm 

Length (B) : 109 cm 

Inseam (C) : 79,5 cm

Cuff width : 19,5 cm 

Seam allowance trousers waist: 5 cm

Seam allowance trousers length: 7 cm if the cuff is removed.