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Caxton Ten “Round the Clock”. Circa 1949 (or early ‘50s). The only reference to the Round the Clock model that I’ve seen is from 1945 and I think the Cushionaire branding on the sweat was first used in 1949.
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Just Daniel
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Love the hat, Bob, but the rest of the size tag seems to be missing. Isn’t there a “1/2” that’s supposed to be there? Must have fallen off.
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Thanks Brent (and everyone). When they told me it was 1/2 off, I thought they meant the price.
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Black Caxton Ten size 7 1/4. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8 inches and the brim is 2 5/8 inches. Great dense felt that takes a dry crease and molds like clay. The seller was a woman who didn’t know the size but said she had a large head for a woman and lots of hair and it was loose on her. 
Not my size, but I’m still glad I took the chance on it. The felt, ribbon, wind trolley, sweatband, etc. are all in excellent condition.
Not my size, but I’m still glad I took the chance on it. The felt, ribbon, wind trolley, sweatband, etc. are all in excellent condition. 
What a fantastic hat, Brent. It was probably a long shot expecting it to maybe be your size, but it looks wonderful. It will make someone very happy. Maybe in Mexico? I have its sibling in white.Black Caxton Ten size 7 1/4. The open crown is approximately 5 5/8 inches and the brim is 2 5/8 inches. Great dense felt that takes a dry crease and molds like clay. The seller was a woman who didn’t know the size but said she had a large head for a woman and lots of hair and it was loose on her.
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Picked up this one just because....size 7 or 7 1/8 (marked 7 but is a generous 7)....just under 6" crown and 2 3/4 felted edge brim....has the "Cushionaire" Sweat.
Nice sort of medium brown...awesome soft felt! Trade bait.....
Nice sort of medium brown...awesome soft felt! Trade bait.....
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Thanks to Brent, I'm now the very happy owner of the black Caxton Ten he featured above, my first Caxton. This is a great hat, and everything Brent described. I will also pilfer from the very first post, "Felt is dense, smooth, substantial, and eminently moldable. The front pinches hold a nearly razor sharp edge without steam. "
The hat presents as pretty much new, and is pretty impressive. A thicker felt (this isn't whisper-weight), but dense and with a great hand and smooth finish. I've had a thing for black hats recently, so this is a great addition to my collection. I haven't been anywhere to wear it, yet, but head shots forthcoming.
Thanks, Brent!
The hat presents as pretty much new, and is pretty impressive. A thicker felt (this isn't whisper-weight), but dense and with a great hand and smooth finish. I've had a thing for black hats recently, so this is a great addition to my collection. I haven't been anywhere to wear it, yet, but head shots forthcoming.
Thanks, Brent!
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Good to hear it arrived safely. Looking forward to seeing photos of you wearing it.
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I too might have a distant sibling, it lacks the contrasting brim on Brent's exquisite specimen, but in shape, well judge for yourself:
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Love that bow work!!!!
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A Caxton 5X Beaver Western I'm waiting for. Has 3 3/8 inch brim. Seems to date to 1950's, judging from Max's similar hat with a 1952 OPS tag, shown on pg 1834 of eBay Victories, Defeats, etc thread.
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MikeinRome
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Max's hat is a 3X Beaver Ten, so maybe my 5X Beaver was priced around $15.
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More photos of the Caxton 5X Beaver. The model name seems to be Old Toscosa or Tascosa, as differently spelled on the sweatband and mfg tag. Old Tascosa was a town near Amarillo, TX.
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