Stefan, Thanks again! More great observations. I thought I might had a couple "Dragosti" but they are Echter Borsalino "Gastesan". They are very similar in Form, Dimension and Time Period. I will have to check my Simeon Zalteff I believe is from the same time period which is not post WWII.
It's a beauty! And it fits too?! Lucky you
Very cool... I have a Colombo as well... but mines more of a tyrolean. Nice wider brim on yours. Congratulations
Another fabulous one, Steve. Great styling and wonderful colour and in perfect condition!Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Caffè" "--" "Dragosti", FP 5, possibly late 1930s. This is the 5th hat of a 9 hat find and the 2nd "Dragosti" in "Caffè". The smooth coffee colored Felt is of a medium weight and easily dry creases. Medium width Ribbon with a sporty Bow design. This hat was most likely sold in Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).
Second Paper Label from the first Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Caffè" "--" "Dragosti".
Paper Labels are exactly the same.
Open Crown
Very nice. Don't seen these Colombo hats often. Looks like a wonderful felt.
Stefan, Thank you! This one also had a Eulan tag at one time.
Very find! Always great to see a Borsalino Velour!
Wow!here is one that was missed
Vic, Super! I remember seeing this hat but it didn't come up in my search for "Dragospo". It has the same form and dimensions as mine. Yours doesn't have the separate Size Stamp.here is one that was missed
Stefan, Thank you! This one also had a Eulan tag at one time.
By the way I checked my Borsalino "Dragospo" Simeon Zlateff and the upper left code has 2 numbers and one letter (see below). This hat has a Eulan tag and a separate Size stamp. I couldn't find any other "Dragospo" searching this thread. I assume "Dragospo" is correct. I believe this hat and three Echter Borsalino hats from Julius Reiter Eger (Czechoslovakia) are from the same time period (late 1930s , early 1940s).
You can see more of the hat and Simeon Zlateff info here.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-borsalino-brotherhood.13133/page-310#post-2391495
Thanks Steve, I think it is technically Cobalto.
Gorgeous hat, Dave. With all their colours, Borsalino made the least of them in hues of blue. Only seven that we know of compared to fifty shades of brown.
