Recent content by Mark70

I wonder how many of those 'real trout flies' have survived over the years. Every Dobbs Rainbow I've seen has lacked one.

Seriously?!?

Saw this episode of Death Valley Days last night on GRIT, it was a neat story on John Stetson. (Season 11 Ep. 5)

If I were to guess based on information in some of the Stetson threads, it is c. mid-late 40s vintage, perhaps just prior to the maple leaf replacing the stars. Nice Homburg BTW.

That's a beaut! [emoji106] Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

Welcome to The Fedora Lounge! What are the size/measurement details? You'll get a lot more interest/inquiries in an item by posting specifics.

At 24" that's 61cm, you said you're just under 24" I'd still stick with a 61 since you're using this as a working hat and will likely sweat a lot with it on the sweatband will shrink slightly snugging it up if it is somewhat loose when you first wear it.

Mallory Open Road Clone Size 7. I have no interest in this item (too small) and do not know the seller. Wanted to post this if anyone is interested. It sure looks like a Dallas or a fifteen, hard to tell as there are no clear pictures of the sweatband where it would be indicated. Also the...

My only Akubra is a carbon grey Stylemaster; compliments most of the suits in my wardrobe.

Panel cap, leather jacket, fedora, overcoat...What's not to like? "Hazel" Number, Please? S1.E24

Twilight Zone episode.

That baby looks pretty sharp!

Honestly I wouldn't know, not into westerns. I guess what makes it a $5000 lid is the diamonds and gold?

And here's its modern cousin: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Diamante-Silver-Belly-Hat-7-3-8/264318628771 Don't y'all rush to jump on it! :D

Amazing haul, congrats!