This is a beautiful quality bespoke made Edwardian period man’s morning coat.  Maker label in neck states Blackburns bespoke tailors.
Measurements: chest pit to pit laid flat- 20 in.  Across shoulders- 17 in.  Tip of shoulder to cuff: 25.5.  Neck to bottom of coat: 40 ins.  Made of top quality heavy black woollen cloth, a super item.

See other auction for accompanying waistcoats.

This forms part of a group of clothing which belonged to an Arthur Allardice (1882 -1969).  He apparently worked at Glamis castle, home of the Late Queen Mother, and served during WW1 in the 8th battalion of the Gordon Highlanders, when he was awarded the 1915 star, war and victory medals.