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I've read that coney specifically is highly sought after and more precious than later hats made with rabbit. Is it blended with another finer fur or beaver? The X factor had to play a part with a hat this old.

My hats are all vintage with old stories I know nothing about, but heir future will happen with me.

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"The term coney, yes. It was used much later as well, but it was just known as rabbit fur. Until the 18th century, rabbits were called coneys, based on the French conil, shortened from the Latin cuniculus. Rabbit first referred to the young of coneys until eventually the word took over in...

Picked up this Lion Hat Co. cowboy hat. All I know is it's 8x imported coney (rabbit). Coney was used up to the 18th century. Any idea of when this hat was made, other info and a valuation would be appreciated. Thank you.