Aquascutum wool jumpers: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £63 (~$84) |
| Like New | £54 (~$71) |
| Good | £41 (~$55) |
| Fair | £28 (~$38) |
| For Parts | £16 (~$21) |
Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.
What holds its value across Aquascutum
- Classic trench coats with the club check lining, storm flap and original belt, which is the garment the name is known for
- Wool and cashmere overcoats made in Britain or Italy, where the country of manufacture is stitched into the label
- Coats with the removable wool liner still present, since the liner is what makes the coat wearable in winter and is rarely kept
- Older woven labels and earlier logo styles, which sit in the vintage market and are priced separately from current stock
What pulls Aquascutum resale value down
- A missing belt, which on a trench coat is not a small omission — it changes the silhouette the coat is bought for
- Water staining and tide marks on the cotton gabardine, which are difficult to remove and very visible in daylight
- Licensed leisurewear and accessories carrying the name, which have little to do with the coat market and resell poorly
- Moth damage in the wool liners and overcoats, which buyers ask about directly and which cannot be photographed away
Identifying and dating yours
- Open the coat and photograph the lining, the label and the country of manufacture in one image
- Confirm the belt and any removable liner are present, and photograph them separately rather than mentioning them in passing
- Give the flat shoulder, chest and length measurements, because coat sizing from earlier decades does not match modern labels
What lifts any wool jumper, whatever the label
Wool knitwear is judged on how it has been washed, since one hot wash permanently ends a jumper’s life.
- Merino, lambswool and heavier gauge knits
- No felting or shrinkage
- De-pilled surface with even texture
- Recognised knitwear brands
And what pulls one down
- Felting from a hot wash, which cannot be undone
- Moth holes, common in stored wool
- Stretched cuffs and hems
- Heavy pilling under the arms
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold it to the light to reveal moth damage
- Check the cuffs recover after stretching
- De-pill it before photographing
What to state in the listing
- Exact fibre and percentage, and the knit weight
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Number and size of any moth holes
- Neckline style and whether the ribbing has stretched
Fibre, style and size: “100% Lambswool Crew Neck Jumper, Forest Green, Size M”. Name the specific wool — merino, lambswool and shetland are searched separately and priced differently. Say if it is a recognised knitwear brand.
Preparing and photographing it
- Hold it to the light and check for moth holes, which are small, round and easy to miss indoors.
- De-pill the surface, particularly under the arms and at the cuffs.
- Read the composition and note whether it is lambswool, merino, shetland or a blend.
- Laid flat, front, on a contrasting surface
- The composition label
- The knit surface after de-pilling
- Any hole or thin patch, against a light background so the size is clear
When it sells best, and handing it over
October through February with a Christmas peak. Natural fibre jumpers hold value all winter; synthetics do not.
Light and compact. Fold with tissue and use a waterproof bag, since wool absorbs any damp in transit.
What buyers ask
Is an Aquascutum trench worth more with its belt?
Materially more. The belt defines the shape of the coat, replacements are not readily available, and buyers filter listings on it.
How do I check for moth damage before listing?
Hold the wool up to a window and look for pinholes, and check the seams and under the collar. Disclose anything you find, because the buyer will look in the same places.
How much is an Aquascutum wool jumper worth?
Roughly £14 to £63 depending on condition, against £12 to £55 for wool jumpers generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.
What the fees would take elsewhere
At the mid-range £38 for an Aquascutum wool jumper, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£8 | £30 |
| eBay | −£5 | £33 |
| Mercari | −£4 | £34 |
| Etsy | −£2 | £36 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £38 |
Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.
Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a wool jumper for the title, handover and timing, or the general wool jumper value guide if yours is not an Aquascutum.
See also: all Aquascutum value guides · value guides by brand · buying a wool jumper · Clothing · condition grades.