Thank you, Steve. The box was partly the reason I bought it.
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French Hats and makers.
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Daniele Tanto
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In the 56 cm size, or 7 in the US, a French hat was a must.
I have a soft spot for them.
It's hard to find quality Morreton, because they weren't a leading brand on the French market.
I have several in my collection, but few are special.
This one stands out for its color, felt finish, and color combination.
Morreton "Chamois" in the shape of a "Diplomatique", for us Italians; "Lobbia" for the rest of the world; "Homburg."
The color is marked on the paper label, but the sweatband is quite fragile; I don't want to damage it.
Finely lined, it's a high-end hat.
These are the measurements for the "Diplomatique." The curled brims, finished with a trim in the same color as the felt, are 6 cm. The hatband is 4 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 10.5 cm.
I bought it on impulse, hoping, but alas, it's intended for the "lucky" ones with small sizes.
I have a soft spot for them.
It's hard to find quality Morreton, because they weren't a leading brand on the French market.
I have several in my collection, but few are special.
This one stands out for its color, felt finish, and color combination.
Morreton "Chamois" in the shape of a "Diplomatique", for us Italians; "Lobbia" for the rest of the world; "Homburg."
The color is marked on the paper label, but the sweatband is quite fragile; I don't want to damage it.
Finely lined, it's a high-end hat.
These are the measurements for the "Diplomatique." The curled brims, finished with a trim in the same color as the felt, are 6 cm. The hatband is 4 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 10.5 cm.
I bought it on impulse, hoping, but alas, it's intended for the "lucky" ones with small sizes.
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Being a more formal hat it is rare to find them in more adventurous colour combinations. Beautiful!In the 56 cm size, or 7 in the US, a French hat was a must.
I have a soft spot for them.
It's hard to find quality Morreton, because they weren't a leading brand on the French market.
I have several in my collection, but few are special.
This one stands out for its color, felt finish, and color combination.
Morreton "Chamois" in the shape of a "Diplomatique", for us Italians; "Lobbia" for the rest of the world; "Homburg."
The color is marked on the paper label, but the sweatband is quite fragile; I don't want to damage it.
Finely lined, it's a high-end hat.
These are the measurements for the "Diplomatique." The curled brims, finished with a trim in the same color as the felt, are 6 cm. The hatband is 4 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 10.5 cm.
I bought it on impulse, hoping, but alas, it's intended for the "lucky" ones with small sizes.
jeffgarf
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60's - 70's era (I am assuming) Motsch Fils. 2" brim, 4 1/2" crown, as creased.
Cool find, Jeff. Motsch sourced their hats, but always went for quality.
jeffgarf
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Did they always source? My understanding is the Hermes bought them in 1991. What was their interest in such a purchase? Just the name? If I remember correctly, they don't even sell hats under the name Motsch anymore.
Hard to say. So far all the hats I've handled from them were sourced, but it could well be that in the earlier days they did make them themselves. Same as Berteil possibly, who certainly made hats themselves but outsourced later. I've seen hats with both Hermès and Motsch branding on them, so it could be that Motsch was a strong enough brand name for Hermes to buy them. Slap the Hermès brand on most anything and the price goes up to ridiculous proportions.
Pellie
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Morreton 'imperméable' in color "mistigri". Qualty: 'Monitor Satin 09'
It's a stingy hat, not sure to wear it brim down or up. The felt is fantastic!
Not sure about the age. Who can help?
It's a stingy hat, not sure to wear it brim down or up. The felt is fantastic!
Not sure about the age. Who can help?
Cool find, Marcel. Sweatband, size sticker and liner suggest a later production by them. Late sixties or early seventies likely.
When this popped up I thought it unusual enough to go for it. Mossant Eden-Roc Baku fedora. Size 57 with the overwelt brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Very light of course, but I find these baku starws are not as well behaved as panama straws.
moehawk
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Color says mine but the location says yours...Another Mossant. Mossant fedora in a grey called "mine". Size 59 (even though label says 58) with the overwelt brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the front.
Cool find!
Thank you, John.
Pellie
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Laubin black homburg from France.
Don't know the exact age, but i guess it's pre-war.
Don't know the exact age, but i guess it's pre-war.
Pellie
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Morreton "Prélude" "softline imperméable".
Yes i have a weak for French hats!!
Yes i have a weak for French hats!!
Pellie
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Leinen-Peuch hatter 'Beaver' in black from Paris.
Lovely thick felt on this one, no steam needed. Great proportions also. Unfortunally no label inside. Overall in a good condition, only 1 spot on the leather sweatband. Nevertheless, love this one!
Lovely thick felt on this one, no steam needed. Great proportions also. Unfortunally no label inside. Overall in a good condition, only 1 spot on the leather sweatband. Nevertheless, love this one!
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Mossant unlined homburg in brown grey. Size 56 with the brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Looks unworn and is quite lightweight for a homburg at 116 grams. It has a textured sweatband, which makes me think it is reasonably early, forties likely.
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Daniele Tanto
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Diplomatique super!Mossant unlined homburg is brown grey. Size 56 with the brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Looks unworn and is quite lightweight for a homburg at 116 grams. It has a textured sweatband, which makes me think it is reasonably early, forties likely.
Grazie, Daniele!
Rmccamey
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That's a pretty one, Stefan.
Mossant unlined homburg in brown grey. Size 56 with the brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Looks unworn and is quite lightweight for a homburg at 116 grams. It has a textured sweatband, which makes me think it is reasonably early, forties likely.
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