Recent content by Mark Chmielewski

All, For those that are interested, HJ and Lock & Co have both confirmed that Shackleton's hat is not theirs. I have been given some more leads so the quest continues!

Thanks Lean. That's much appreciated. I have sent a message to HJ to see what they say and then on to Locks if need be. I will let you know.

Thanks Daniel. I am taking Steve on his suggestion and contacting the museum. I would assume it was black or perhaps navy and made out beaver, which would make sense for the surroundings. Obviously if anyone has any ideas or leads, let me know.

Hello All. I am on a quest of sorts, but with no leads. Would someone know what brand of Hat Ernest Shackleton wore during his Endurance expedition in 1914? See below photo. Colour and material would be fantastic to know as well.

Thanks Steur. That was helpful, especially about the book. I wonder if there is a way to find out more about the imprints/logos

Some examples to help.

Hello everyone. I hope you and your families are well. I have a question about Lock & Co Hats' dates on the logo printed directly inside the hats' crown. The current ones say "founded 1676," but some say "established 1676" or "established 1759." Are these others' fake or just older/other logos?

Hmmm....swapable ribbons on a fedora...sounds wrong but ever so slightly right. Thanks.

Good idea. Thanks Belfast, although I am not dexterous. I have found others charge up £40 for the work to put on a new ribbon.

Thanks Lean. I thought someone might say that. Appreciate the frankness. Unfortunately not an option for now.

Thank you Daniele. I appreciate it.

Hello all. I have a question, multi layered and perhaps controversial after reading other threads. I have purchased a Christy's Poet recently (Sable with Sable ribbon) but am in talks with Christy's to get the ribbon changed before it's made. As my avatar suggests, I like the 30's style of...

Thanks for that Daniel. It all makes sense.

Thanks for that Fruno.

Hello everyone. Along similar lines, I have been looking at this one, I know made in Norway, but I was hoping someone could help me confirm it is 1940's somehow.