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Jeff, Select Google Books and search various combinations of B.L. Ames 35 West Madison Street Chicago. You can also set a date range.
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Very cool topper, Jeff. Great find.
Koechinggendoet
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Hello guys and fellow toppers,i have a question,does anyone have an experience or ever looked on carl sick toppers?i got one in size 58 but sadly no leather box,it was a double flap cardboard box but from my eyes no crown tear and sweatband is good,except for merino underbrim that had a moth bites,thankyou!
Carl Sick was a hat shop in Bremen, Germany. Your topper would have been made by a hat maker for Sick. The shop sold quality hats, so your top hat is more than likely a fine example.
If you're happy with it, then all is well.
While a leather hat box is a desirable luxury to be preferred, there is nothing necessarily wrong with a double flap cardboard box. Puts the date around the 1950s, I'd say.
Posting photos of the hat and box inside and out would help.
If you're happy with it, then all is well.
While a leather hat box is a desirable luxury to be preferred, there is nothing necessarily wrong with a double flap cardboard box. Puts the date around the 1950s, I'd say.
Posting photos of the hat and box inside and out would help.
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Was the brim curl correct?was it the d'orsay curl?
Yes, I'd say so from your photo.
I wouldn't worry too much about "correct", though. It definitely looks like you've picked up a fine top hat, as is to be expected from the shop it was originally sold in.
Is it well made? Is it in good condition? Does it fit well? Do you like it? These are just as important as "correct" in my opinion.
I wouldn't worry too much about "correct", though. It definitely looks like you've picked up a fine top hat, as is to be expected from the shop it was originally sold in.
Is it well made? Is it in good condition? Does it fit well? Do you like it? These are just as important as "correct" in my opinion.
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My friend @Steve1857 asked for it, so here it is.
Christys' London Top Hat, size 7. I found that one locally, last year.
Was imported for the Hans H. Holms hattefabrikk which started on 1858. Christiania became Oslo in 1925 so it should be before that. I am thinking 1910s.
I don't dare to flip the sweatband. Came with stamped paper box
Head pics on another post
Christys' London Top Hat, size 7. I found that one locally, last year.
Was imported for the Hans H. Holms hattefabrikk which started on 1858. Christiania became Oslo in 1925 so it should be before that. I am thinking 1910s.
I don't dare to flip the sweatband. Came with stamped paper box
Head pics on another post
Thank you for sharing, Panos. That is a beauty of a top hat! Your time frame is about right, I'd say.
Looking forward to seeing head shots.
Looking forward to seeing head shots.
My friend @Steve1857 asked for it, so here it is.
Christys' London Top Hat, size 7. I found that one locally, last year. View attachment 318313 View attachment 318314 View attachment 318315
Was imported for the Hans H. Holms hattefabrikk which started on 1858. Christiania became Oslo in 1925 so it should be before that. I am thinking 1910s.
View attachment 318316 View attachment 318317 View attachment 318318 View attachment 318319
I don't dare to flip the sweatband. Came with stamped paper box View attachment 318320 View attachment 318321
Head pics on another post
Koechinggendoet
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Great hat and found,Panos! Its real beauty of the hat especially with the thin grosgrain band.
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SWEET, Panos
...and I don't even own a topper!
...and I don't even own a topper!
My friend @Steve1857 asked for it, so here it is.
Christys' London Top Hat, size 7. I found that one locally, last year. View attachment 318313 View attachment 318314 View attachment 318315
Was imported for the Hans H. Holms hattefabrikk which started on 1858. Christiania became Oslo in 1925 so it should be before that. I am thinking 1910s.
View attachment 318316 View attachment 318317 View attachment 318318 View attachment 318319
I don't dare to flip the sweatband. Came with stamped paper box View attachment 318320 View attachment 318321
Head pics on another post
Koechinggendoet
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...and I don't even own a topper![/QUOTE]
Better get it quick!time is running out now for good quality toppers,hoping my first topper to be arriving at the end of the month
Better get it quick!time is running out now for good quality toppers,hoping my first topper to be arriving at the end of the month
Quality Top Hats are still out there waiting to be discovered. Patience is the key.
Looking forward to seeing your new arrival @Koechinggendoet
Looking forward to seeing your new arrival @Koechinggendoet
Koechinggendoet
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Yep,patience is always the keys,maybe ebay,antiques store and much more,my only available source for toppers is ebay,antique store in my country only sell food ware and other
Looking forward to seeing your new arrival @Koechinggendoet[/QUOTE]Hoping it to be arrived at the ends of the month
Looking forward to seeing your new arrival @Koechinggendoet[/QUOTE]Hoping it to be arrived at the ends of the month
Two "new" Top Hats in one week. How lucky can one be
The first, a topper from Norway. According to the liner label it's Norwegian made, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it's well made and has a silky smooth feel. I'd date this one to ca. early 1950s.
Nice colour cardboard box, too.
The first, a topper from Norway. According to the liner label it's Norwegian made, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it's well made and has a silky smooth feel. I'd date this one to ca. early 1950s.
Nice colour cardboard box, too.
Second Top Hat, English of origin: moleskin.
Sadly, no label on the somewhat distressed leather case. Looks like it was put too close to the fire.
Nice clasp, but lock shot, and lid no longer attached. The photos have the lid the wrong way round btw, my bad.
Very early 1900 hundreds I'd say; possibly very late 1800s.
Sadly, no label on the somewhat distressed leather case. Looks like it was put too close to the fire.
Nice clasp, but lock shot, and lid no longer attached. The photos have the lid the wrong way round btw, my bad.
Very early 1900 hundreds I'd say; possibly very late 1800s.
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Fantastic! Pity about the case but the hat looks in good condition
How did I miss this one? Super hat and in great condition.My friend @Steve1857 asked for it, so here it is.
Christys' London Top Hat, size 7. I found that one locally, last year. View attachment 318313 View attachment 318314 View attachment 318315
Was imported for the Hans H. Holms hattefabrikk which started on 1858. Christiania became Oslo in 1925 so it should be before that. I am thinking 1910s.
View attachment 318316 View attachment 318317 View attachment 318318 View attachment 318319
I don't dare to flip the sweatband. Came with stamped paper box View attachment 318320 View attachment 318321
Head pics on another post
Two fantastic new toppers, Steve. The leather case has plenty of character (and quite the story behind it too probably). Cool!
