For Sale-1940's Stetson Flagship 7 1/8 Gorgeous-EBAY

[Joshbru3]

Hello everyone,

I have for sale an absolutely gorgeous 1940's Stetson Flagship. Its a beautiful chocolate milk color with a copper colored ribbon. The brim has that wonderful snap to it and the felt shapes like clay. The felt is extremely smooth and finely finished. The pictures really are the best indicator of the condition. I would say its a 9 out of 10. There's no moth nibbles or bites. The only thing that holds up this hat from being a 10 is the back of the sweatband. Stetson used metal reed ties at the ends of the sweatband reed. Over time many of these metal ties deteriorate and leave a green residue. It can usually be cleaned with a touch of naptha, I just didn't bother because I wanted to let the new owner do it. (see pictures) It doesn't affect the wear-ability or comfort level at all. This hat is really in spectacular condition.


The dimensions are as follows:

Open Crown: 5 1/2 Inches tall

Brim Width: 2 3/4 Inches Wide

Ribbon Width: 1 1/2 Inches Wide

Front Pinch Height (Creased):4 1/2 Inches Tall

Rear Crease Height (Creased):4 1/4 Inches Tall

Highest point of crown (Creased):5 Inches Tall

Circumference: 22 1/4 - 22 1/2 (Size 7 1/8)

 

[Joshbru3]

THIS PICTURE IS PROBABLY CLOSEST TO THE REAL FELT COLOR

 

[Rodkins]

Beautiful!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Josh; That is a spectacular hat! Love the hat. The price is easy for a 7 1/8 head.

Best wishes for your sale and the new buyer aquiring such a special hat, Eric -

 

[Cicero]

That is a stunning hat you have there. :eusa_clap

 

[Joshbru3]

THANKS so much, Gentlemen!! I love the combo of the chocolate milk felt color with that gorgeous copper/burnt orange ribbon. The shape-ability of this hat feels VERY much like the Dobbs 40 that I used to have. Its soft and molds like clay.

 

[Joshbru3]

BUMP!

Lets try $130 shipped to the CONUS

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Do you think this hat would make it to a 7 3/8 long oval?

 

[Joshbru3]

Do you think this hat would make it to a 7 3/8 long oval?

Not a chance. That's a mighty big stretch for the original sweatband. I think the biggest it will get is a bigger 7 1/8, MAYBE a 7 1/4 with slow, careful stretching.

 

[Joshbru3]

This is going to ebay tomorrow morning if there is no interest here..

 

[Joshbru3]

On EBAY...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280866764149

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

Such a beautiful hat. I saw it on Ebay and recoginized it immediately. Too bad it won't fit my melon head.

 

[jerrea]

Dangit! woulda, coulda, shoulda...