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[steur]

I posted one of these before. I think that was a later example. This is the third time that a hat that was advertised as black turned out to be blue. In this case Mirtillo. Borsalino Gran Lusso Club in blue. Longhair finish, size 57 with the overwelt brim at 5cm and the crown at 10cm at the pinch.

 

[steur]

Apparently these are rare. Well, in my discovery journey of American hats, I found this one. Caxton ten in the colour "chalk". A very light grey in fact. Don't know what the lot "Nelson" refers to. Size 56 (American 7). Bound brim at 7,5cm and crown at 11cm at the pinch. Thanks to Mike @Redfokker it came with its proper box too. Shapes like a dream with no steam or effort and the hand of the felt is excellent.

 

[steur]

Part II

Mike @Redfokker was kind enough to take these shots of it in full sunlight. The ribbon looks black in the previous post, but shows it's in fact dark blue below.

Haven't got a clue how to date this one.

 

[Steve1857]

Despite my best intentions I added a few hats to the collection. Some are not keepers because they're not my size. Still well worth looking at though.
First one. Burton homburg in grey, size 57. Brim at 5cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. There is another brand called Burton: a Dutch maker of top hats. I believe this Burton is the name of a retail store on Fifth Avenue. Once owned by someone called Dr Z: how cool is that?!

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That is so nice, Stefan. Cool previous owner, too. A rapper perhaps [emoji4]

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[Steve1857]

Part II

Mike @Redfokker was kind enough to take these shots of it in full sunlight. The ribbon looks black in the previous post, but shows it's in fact dark blue below.

Haven't got a clue how to date this one.

Some really great finds, Stefan. Congrats. I particularly like the Burton homburg and the Caxton from Red. $10! Those were the days [emoji4]

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[steur]

That is so nice, Stefan. Cool previous owner, too. A rapper perhaps [emoji4]

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Some really great finds, Stefan. Congrats. I particularly like the Burton homburg and the Caxton from Red. $10! Those were the days [emoji4]

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Thanks, Steve. You sure could get a lot of hat for $10 back then! It's great quality.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve. You sure could get a lot of hat for $10 back then! It's great quality.

It certainly looks it. $10 for such a quality hat, we're talking the 1940s in my view.

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[BobHufford]

It will be so worth the effort.

Thanks Steve. Seems like all my hats require effort, but that is cheap.

Looks good. The sweat equity will pay off.

Thanks Brent. I like a good payoff (and I sweat easily).

Bob what's the felt like?

Dirty and stiff right now Jack. The hand feels about a soft as my Half-Breed's brim. Could be beavery.

Nice find, Bob. The brushing and steaming is the fun part.

Thanks Stefan. Quite a haul you've had. Love the Caxton!

 

[Desert dog]

I think you will turn it into a jewel!

An older Texas Hatters arrived this last week. I was away so it has been captive in that tiny box for awhile. Will need a cleaning and some steam to get that Hollywood brim back to where it should be.

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[BobHufford]

I think you will turn it into a jewel!

Thanks Ed. It was "Made Especially for Texas Cowboys", but Missouri Wannabes can still pretend.

 

[Desert dog]

If Florida boy Ronnie Van Zant can wear one, Missouri boy can too!

Thanks Ed. It was "Made Especially for Texas Cowboys", but Missouri Wannabes can still pretend.

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[mayserwegener]

Wegener "Super", 60cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This is a really nice later Homburg that is in great condition. R. & M. Wegener made great Homburgs and their dressing department was one of the finest.

I have an interesting + old Stiff Felt from Henrich Klipper Offenbach a. M. that you can see more about here.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/291-hch-klipper-comp-offenbach-a-m/

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Wegener "Super", 60cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This is a really nice later Homburg that is in great condition. R. & M. Wegener made great Homburgs and their dressing department was one of the finest.

I have an interesting + old Stiff Felt from Henrich Klipper Offenbach a. M. that you can see more about here.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/291-hch-klipper-comp-offenbach-a-m/

Great hat, Steve. If it was one size bigger I’d be contemplating a bit of larceny.


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[deadlyhandsome]

I took a gamble on a mystery hat that had its liner and sweat replaced. On top of that, the seller posted poor photos and had no idea what the hat was. What I bought:

What I received:

And the original sweat was included in the box:

The two cord ribbon was also included loose in the box. My only disappointment is that it was sold to me as a 7 5/8 when it is clearly a 7 1/2.




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[BobHufford]

If Florida boy Ronnie Van Zant can wear one, Missouri boy can too!

"You got that right..." I think this one dates from between 1965 (the first "High Roller" Marvin made for Manny) and 1980 (the move from Austin to Buda, TX).

 

[BobHufford]

My only disappointment is that it was sold to me as a 7 5/8 when it is clearly a 7 1/2.

Nice No.1 Brent! 7-1/2 huh?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Nice No.1 Brent! 7-1/2 huh?

It appears to be a Canadian made No. 1. Unsure of its fate.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

It appears to be a Canadian made No. 1. Unsure of its fate.

I say “fate” it up to 5/8 and wear the hell outta it!!
They didn’t name em NO.1s for nothin!!
Awesome felt!!
B

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I say “fate” it up to 5/8 and wear the hell outta it!!
They didn’t name em NO.1s for nothin!!
Awesome felt!!
B

Thanks, Bowen. As soon as I dug my fingers into the crown I decided I’d keep it. A little cleaning and a new ribbon and I’ll be good to go.

Is it sacrilege to go with something other than a thin ribbon?

 

[Redfokker]

Despite my best intentions I added a few hats to the collection. Some are not keepers because they're not my size. Still well worth looking at though.
First one. Burton homburg in grey, size 57. Brim at 5cm and crown 11cm at the pinch. There is another brand called Burton: a Dutch maker of top hats. I believe this Burton is the name of a retail store on Fifth Avenue. Once owned by someone called Dr Z: how cool is that?!

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Dr. Z must have had some style. Of course the Dr. Z I know is the CEO of Mercedes Benz Damlier, he would wear something like this.

Another new one. A brand we don't see very often. Vanzina homburg in nero. Qualitá extra, size 58, with the brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the pinch. Very nice hand, but it wouldn't surprise me if it has some wool content.

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I remember reading post about the history of Vanzina (by Daniele?) This one is very nice.

I posted one of these before. I think that was a later example. This is the third time that a hat that was advertised as black turned out to be blue. In this case Mirtillo. Borsalino Gran Lusso Club in blue. Longhair finish, size 57 with the overwelt brim at 5cm and the crown at 10cm at the pinch.


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Mirtillo is one of my favorite Borsalino colors. The finish on this one is so nice.

Apparently these are rare. Well, in my discovery journey of American hats, I found this one. Caxton ten in the colour "chalk". A very light grey in fact. Don't know what the lot "Nelson" refers to. Size 56 (American 7). Bound brim at 7,5cm and crown at 11cm at the pinch. Thanks to Mike @Redfokker it came with its proper box too. Shapes like a dream with no steam or effort and the hand of the felt is excellent.

This is one of the finest American hats I've had the pleasure to send to you. It is a scary color though. Beautiful.

Wegener "Super", 60cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. This is a really nice later Homburg that is in great condition. R. & M. Wegener made great Homburgs and their dressing department was one of the finest.

I have an interesting + old Stiff Felt from Henrich Klipper Offenbach a. M. that you can see more about here.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/291-hch-klipper-comp-offenbach-a-m/

The details and look of this one really exude quality. Very nice Steve.