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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible" possibly early 1930s. Great looking Form and superb Silver Gray Liner. I found this Stiff Felt back 2011.
Steve, Thank you! I was definitely lucky to find this one.A truly wonderful early 1900s Bowler, Steve. The lettering on the sweatband is certainly art nouveau, which befits the period.
I especially love the brim flange curve.
Great find!
Too bad. They probably would have let you enter the hat this year.Big fail on my part. Here it is Derby Day and I wore a Playboy instead of a Demon Hanover.
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You never disappoint Stefan, such a magnificent collection. This week I shall go with your first choice:So many outstanding hats on display for the whole week! I feel guilty for not commenting on them enough.
Hats of the week.
Stetson Stratoliner
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Tonak Jota
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Peschel Biber
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Borsalino Farotto Malva (spiralstitch brim)
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Stetson Severn
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Fabroc
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Dobbs
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Thanks, Robert. The Stetson stratoliner is easy to like; an extremely versatile hat.You never disappoint Stefan, such a magnificent collection. This week I shall go with your first choice:
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For a long time I was after a Stratoliner in such a colour, former Lounger Esther Weis solved the problem by making me a clone. Well, not quite a clone, but similar.
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The Stetson Sovereign is my choice again today, (it had a most wonderful compliment last week, look up what others say about your hat wearing,) The Sovereign inspired Tina to compliment it with the double breasted waistcoat and wide fitting trousers. The lady does me proud!
Whoa, that is something alright, Steve. I like it."Big Bill" while pottering in the garden today.
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I really like the shape of this old big boy.
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Sadly, the hatband was toast, so I'm on the look out for a replacement.
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Meanwhile, Big Bill's the perfect gardening hat.
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Thanks Stefan. It definitely has character.Whoa, that is something alright, Steve. I like it.