The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[hatophile]

That's a great find TPD, wear it in health!

 

[Mario]

That's a hell of a find - yummy! :eusa_clap

 

[carouselvic]

Great hat, but it is not the Alessandria model. A Alessandria hat is a thin ribbon and a thin bound edge brim. Alessandria appears on the logo because it is the city where Borsalino hats are made. As far as the age, you are probably close to the correct age, but the dating system you are using is flawed.

 

[rlk]

Good morning....We came across your website in our research of a top hat we found in our attic and wondered if you would be able to help us. We are not sure how old it is and were interested in finding out how to have it appraised. The hat is in the original box and is in excellent condition.... looks like it was hardly worn. It does not look to be silk, maybe beaver? Would anyone have any advice on how to research this further? Attached (I think) are three photos, included is one of what looks to be a model number with a signature of perhaps the maker which should help in the dating.

http://www.kodakgallery.ca/ViewSlideshow.action?&collidparam=676777010410.476908010410.1338818326671

What looks like a signature is the style of hat- cilindro(cylinder)--Italian for Top Hat. Likely a 50's silk hat.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

TPD I have Hat envy for that find of yours.....

I have just acquired this beautiful Borso.... was originally sold at Burts Clothes in Chicago and has "PESCA" embossed on the leather sweatband...

I believe that means Peach and the felt on this hat is more dense that any other Borsalino I have...

 

[seabass]

OG ! OMG !
that looks Nice,,, Green Is In !
pure luxury huh ?

 

[TPD166]

TPD I have Hat envy for that find of yours.....

I have just acquired this beautiful Borso.... was originally sold at Burts Clothes in Chicago and has "PESCA" embossed on the leather sweatband...

I believe that means Peach and the felt on this hat is more dense that any other Borsalino I have...

Wow - love that color!

 

[TPD166]

Great hat, but it is not the Alessandria model. A Alessandria hat is a thin ribbon and a thin bound edge brim. Alessandria appears on the logo because it is the city where Borsalino hats are made. As far as the age, you are probably close to the correct age, but the dating system you are using is flawed.

Thank you - I always thought the Alessandria was a thin ribbon, but it was sold as such and had the marking.

 

[TPD166]

Today my first Borsalino arrived - and now I know what all the fuss is about. Based on what I have read, I believe this to be an early 1950s hat (1952 if the serial number theory is correct). The rear of the sweatband is taped, the front is corragated, and it has a cloth size tag. It was sold by "Marshall Field & Company - The Store for Men." It is in beautiful condition (other than the stain on the lining as shown) and I got for a good price with an ebay Buy-it-Now that had been listed for about 5 minutes!

If anyone has additional information as age, etc., that would be great! Does this now qualify me for membership??

Thank you to everyone for the kind words, compliments, and information about my new Borsalino!

 

[Ordinary Guy]

OG ! OMG !
that looks Nice,,, Green Is In !
pure luxury huh ?

Yes pure luxury a notch up from my other Borsalino's and Thanks to TPD166 we have mutual envy as I like the color on your new Borso also......

 

[Blackthorn]

I can't believe this Borso went for only $68! Beaver felt, a rare enough size also, and only $68!! It was just a tad too small for me, or I'd have gone to war for it.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bro...A&otn=5&pmod=261047054608&ps=63#ht_717wt_1167

 

[buler]

I can't believe this Borso went for only $68! Beaver felt, a rare enough size also, and only $68!! It was just a tad too small for me, or I'd have gone to war for it.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bro...A&otn=5&pmod=261047054608&ps=63#ht_717wt_1167

Not a Borsalino. Its a Rosollino, Made by Trimble.

B

 

[mikespens]

It's taken me a while to read through this entire thread, great stuff but a bit disappointed so many image links no longer appear. Anyway, I've had a current model rain proof borsy but got this stingy brimmed one about a month ago, my first vintage. I believe by the price tag it is from the 1960's. According to Wiki The Kleinhans Co, a mens store in Buffalo, NY was sold to the Hartmarx chain in 1967. Although it has the G.B. FU Lazzaro label it also has the Alessandria marking:

Hard to read the sticker but it appears to read "Folco" ? and the second word is unreadable:

Price tag:

Basted stitch ? under ribbon, note moded edge:

Poor noggin shot, felt is dark brown, black ribbon, and wind trolley:

 

[Chepstow]

Mke, looks very good the stingy Borso and looks great on you.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks Manfred, it's been my favorite wear since I got it and fits perfect. Hard to find one competing with all you guys!

 

[Rabbit]

Borsalino 1950s Nutria Homburg

5.5x2-1-2; model Gulaita; color Torio c. Nera

It's one of those Homburgs that takes front pinches or side dents anywhere, dry, and holds them. The felt is fantastic.

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic!

 

[seabass]

Nice Hom Rabbit & Nutria too real nice

 

[randooch]

Fantastic!

+1

Where did you find that beauty?

 

[Chepstow]

5.5x2-1-2; model Gulaita; color Torio c. Nera

It's one of those Homburgs that takes front pinches or side dents anywhere, dry, and holds them. The felt is fantastic.

Rabbit, great find and Borsalino.Congrats! Looks, we have a pair of twins!