Fisher v Bell: The "Invitation to Treat" Premium Tee
The Case of the Knife that Wasn't "For Sale" In 1961, a Bristol shopkeeper named James Bell placed a flick-knife in his window with a price tag of four shillings. He was charged with "offering for sale" a restricted weapon. However, in a landmark ruling that redefined contract law, the court determined that a shop window display is not an Offer, but merely an Invitation to Treat. Lord Parker CJ’s decision famously proved that in the eyes of the law, the customer makes the offer, and the shopkeeper holds the power to accept or decline. This shirt celebrates that iconic legal technicality—a reminder that in law, words don't just matter; they are everything.
Product Highlights
Heritage Quality: Constructed with 100% ring-spun US cotton for a soft, substantial feel that provides lasting comfort
Vintage Texture: Crafted from garment-dyed heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz), giving it a rich, lived-in feel from the very first wear
Seamless Fit: Features a tubular knit body (no side seams), offering a cleaner silhouette and eliminating irritation
Built to Last: Reinforced with double-needle stitching throughout for maximum durability during daily wear
Perfect Silhouette: A relaxed, pre-shrunk fit available in sizes S–4XL (consult size chart)
Clean Finish: Features a discreet sewn-in label for a polished look
Care Instructions
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry: low heat
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length, in | 26.62 | 28.00 | 29.37 | 30.75 | 31.62 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.63 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Fisher v Bell: The "Invitation to Treat" Premium Tee
The Case of the Knife that Wasn't "For Sale" In 1961, a Bristol shopkeeper named James Bell placed a flick-knife in his window with a price tag of four shillings. He was charged with "offering for sale" a restricted weapon. However, in a landmark ruling that redefined contract law, the court determined that a shop window display is not an Offer, but merely an Invitation to Treat. Lord Parker CJ’s decision famously proved that in the eyes of the law, the customer makes the offer, and the shopkeeper holds the power to accept or decline. This shirt celebrates that iconic legal technicality—a reminder that in law, words don't just matter; they are everything.
Product Highlights
Heritage Quality: Constructed with 100% ring-spun US cotton for a soft, substantial feel that provides lasting comfort
Vintage Texture: Crafted from garment-dyed heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz), giving it a rich, lived-in feel from the very first wear
Seamless Fit: Features a tubular knit body (no side seams), offering a cleaner silhouette and eliminating irritation
Built to Last: Reinforced with double-needle stitching throughout for maximum durability during daily wear
Perfect Silhouette: A relaxed, pre-shrunk fit available in sizes S–4XL (consult size chart)
Clean Finish: Features a discreet sewn-in label for a polished look
Care Instructions
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry: low heat
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length, in | 26.62 | 28.00 | 29.37 | 30.75 | 31.62 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.63 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |