Haven't been checking this page for months now.
I have to advise people not to use the water polishing method any more. I know my blog post about it (which I have been meaning to amend and re-write for ages but never get round to it through procrastination! In fact, I might just delete it as...
I haven't been hawking on eBay for some time as I seriously can't afford another one. Actually, if you do spot some gems from time to time (in a 7UK, 57cm), do give me a shout on Facebook or esoteric-mail in case I feel like bankrupting myself...
Anyone in London next Wednesday night may be interested in coming to see this:
http://chwolfenbloode.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/new-sheridan-club-talk-on-top-hats/
Does anyone have images of an actual potance frame and half blocks in the flesh? I only have an illustration...
BTW, a heads up as a conformateur and formillion is up for sale on eBay for £1000 at this point in time! Too bad I can't afford it!
Very good toppers you have there and I like the brown tip one! I would actually make a wider hatband for it as the very thin one doesn't suit it at all...
BTW, forgot to post images of the top hat bucket I bought a while back:
£150 (with key!)
The condition was okay. The leather was cracking so I applied some clear shoe polish to rehydrate the leather and now it is in good order. Also managed to get the locksmith to make an extra key (they...
Vintage Borsalino (1970/80s I'd say) from the vintage shop for a mere £12!
Was a size 58 but it has shrunk to a 57 (hence the runching of the sweat) so it fits perfectly for me!
I don't think you can post a link to an active eBay auction on this forum. You have to post it in a specific thread under certain specific conditions...
They use a thing called a half block which is fitted onto a potance frame that attaches to the table. There are several shapes for half blocks that slot into the frame: full bell, semi-bell and straight. There is also a tip block for blocking the tip.
Actually, these 'crowns' are called coronets and are indeed only worn at coronations after the Sovereign is crowned. At other times, Peers in parliamentary robes would wear bicornes (aka 'beaver hats') but the use is now limited to those who sit on Her Majesty's Commission as Lords Commissioners...
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