Never thought I’d see this happen...

bond said:

This is a hat I made in my early years and a good customer of mine recently sent it to me to restore since it was a very well worn hat with significant patina(dirt,stains,fading) . Friend that sent it lives in Texas so I understand the fading. Surprised to see this hat of mine it was kind of a neat experience as I wasn’t told that it was my hat coming back to be restored. I only made a handful of custom made a few years ago before realizing the work involved didn’t match my temperament. Anyway here are before and after restoration of hat for anyone interested . I have it a new crown ribbon w a matching windcord and new leather vented sweatband with a two tone silk liner.
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Bamaboots said:

Very cool, Scott.

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bond said:

This is a hat I made in my early years and a good customer of mine recently sent it to me to restore since it was a very well worn hat with significant patina(dirt,stains,fading) . Friend that sent it lives in Texas so I understand the fading. Surprised to see this hat of mine it was kind of a neat experience as I wasn’t told that it was my hat coming back to be restored. I only made a handful of custom made a few years ago before realizing the work involved didn’t match my temperament. Anyway here are before and after restoration of hat for anyone interested . I have it a new crown ribbon w a matching windcord and new leather vented sweatband with a two tone silk liner.
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Hurricane Jack said:

It's great that the hat came back to you, Scott. Especially if you didn't know beforehand where it ended up or was.

I bought a new Simco saddle once that came with a free engraved horn cap of my design. The saddle never quite fit right so after about a yr I sold it. I couldn't get the horn cap off & the sheepskin was stained purple from a blanket. About 12 yrs later & 180 miles away from home I saw that saddle in a shop. I thought it was meant to be so I made a deal to buy it back. Still have it.

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Hurricane Jack said:

It's great that the hat came back to you, Scott. Especially if you didn't know beforehand where it ended up or was.

I bought a new Simco saddle once that came with a free engraved horn cap of my design. The saddle never quite fit right so after about a yr I sold it. I couldn't get the horn cap off & the sheepskin was stained purple from a blanket. About 12 yrs later & 180 miles away from home I saw that saddle in a shop. I thought it was meant to be so I made a deal to buy it back. Still have it.

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Bamaboots said:

Sold a Lionel Reed cutting saddle during a money crunch some years ago. Still looking for it. It may be in MO.

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Hurricane Jack said:

Any idea where?

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