Brad Bowers
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I was afraid I was missing something obvious.
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The School of Hard Knox
- Thread starter Tony in Tarzana
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Brad Bowers
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Thanks Alan, looks like I guessed wrong! I didn't realize it was this hat. Definitely 1940s.
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Took this one some time back:
I don't recall there being other labels inside, but if this doesn't give you what you need, I'll have another look.
a
Picked up two hats in a local shop yesterday; I posted the first in the Cavanagh Club, and the second hat is a Knox Superfine. It's a lovely hat, but on top of the need for a really solid cleaning, this one's pretty moth-bitten; in fact, some of the bites go all the way through the felt. It's a nice light brown color, though, and it's got a nice bound edge. It might never be a big seller, but it's a handsome hat, and I got it for a song, so I don't mind the cost of a clean, block, and flange just to keep this guy in my collection.
Dating's a little interesting on this one. I always rely on Brad Bower's fantastic website for information for Hat Corporation hats, and so the inside label would seem to indicate a 40s hat, but the size tag would say 50s. There is a price sticker that says 12.50, but otherwise there are no other labels in the hat.
Best,
A
Dating's a little interesting on this one. I always rely on Brad Bower's fantastic website for information for Hat Corporation hats, and so the inside label would seem to indicate a 40s hat, but the size tag would say 50s. There is a price sticker that says 12.50, but otherwise there are no other labels in the hat.
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A
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Those kinds of "finds" are the result of good, clean living. Double CONGRATS, Aaron!!!
tommyK
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Knox 20
The guts
i thought this was cellophane but on closer inspection it looks like oil silk
Got it at a discount because of a distinct spot or smudge on the front brim. Cleaned up good enough for me
The guts
i thought this was cellophane but on closer inspection it looks like oil silk
Got it at a discount because of a distinct spot or smudge on the front brim. Cleaned up good enough for me
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That's beautiful, Tommy!
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WOW-za, Tommy!!!!!!
tommyK
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Thanks all, my favorite thing about it is the pinch/dents. They look like someone just bashed their fists into it.
Rogera
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Tommy those hats are spectacular!!! Congratulations on great finds!
guitarmasta12
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Here's my Knox Fifteen!
tommyK
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gm12, that Knox is sweet. love the back bows!
The Good
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Hello! Could somebody help me date my new homburg hat? It is a Knox Twenty, with a narrow 1 1/2 inch wide brim, but a brown leather sweatband. Thank you!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121536130741?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121536130741?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Nice hat.
Brad can work wonders with a HCA manufacturing label, but I think a guess in the mid to late fifties is going to be close. I've had both Stetson and Cavanagh homburgs with that narrow brim binding. The Stetson had a dated sales receipt for 1956. The Cavanagh is of a similar vintage.
Brad can work wonders with a HCA manufacturing label, but I think a guess in the mid to late fifties is going to be close. I've had both Stetson and Cavanagh homburgs with that narrow brim binding. The Stetson had a dated sales receipt for 1956. The Cavanagh is of a similar vintage.
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Knox Superfine
The sweatband in this one is a little rough but intact, secure and perfectly comfortable. Otherwise quite nice.
No idea as to age. No tags inside.
The sweatband in this one is a little rough but intact, secure and perfectly comfortable. Otherwise quite nice.
No idea as to age. No tags inside.
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Superfine indeed!
howardeye
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[Better than any new one on the market. I have a couple like that. I send them to Black Sheep Hatworks to have an ostrich leather sweat put in. Even replace the junky ones on open roads that are to narrow and do not grip my head.
