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[steur]

Mallory - The Dallas

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Mallory The Dallas
Silvermist felt
3/8 silver grosgrain ribbon
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
2 1/2 brim with 3/16 matching grosgrain binding
92 grams

The 9th and final entry from the Mystery Box Nine is one that stood out to me right out of the box. Mallory The Dallas is a hat I’ve had my eye on for quite a bit but hadn’t found the right hat or deal. The Dallas appears to be Mallory’s take on the Stetson Stratoliner and wow did they get this one right. Most of The Dallas I’ve come across have been in a warmer Silverbelly felt... this one is in a colder light Silvermist coloring with silver grosgrain thin ribbon and binding. Though it is not indicated by name this Mallory is also an unlined lightweight felt coming in at the exact same 92 grams as the Champ Featherweight.. or apparently 2 1/2 packs of cigarettes... if that is the standard. The only blemishes are a handful of unfortunate moth nibbles on the brim and side of the crown right over the ribbon. Though not too significant... they are fairly visible on this color of felt. The previous owner had a few strips of paper towels under the sweat which have this 7 1/8 fitting perfectly for me.

It has been a lot of fun revealing the Mystery Box 9. Some real gems in this bunch. I believe the final three and hat number 1.. the Black Playboy all can make their case to claim the top spot.

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That is a fine conclusion to an epic haul, Joe.

 

[Steve1857]

A great end to a wonderful box, Joe.

Mallory - The Dallas

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Mallory The Dallas
Silvermist felt
3/8 silver grosgrain ribbon
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
2 1/2 brim with 3/16 matching grosgrain binding
92 grams

The 9th and final entry from the Mystery Box Nine is one that stood out to me right out of the box. Mallory The Dallas is a hat I’ve had my eye on for quite a bit but hadn’t found the right hat or deal. The Dallas appears to be Mallory’s take on the Stetson Stratoliner and wow did they get this one right. Most of The Dallas I’ve come across have been in a warmer Silverbelly felt... this one is in a colder light Silvermist coloring with silver grosgrain thin ribbon and binding. Though it is not indicated by name this Mallory is also an unlined lightweight felt coming in at the exact same 92 grams as the Champ Featherweight.. or apparently 2 1/2 packs of cigarettes... if that is the standard. The only blemishes are a handful of unfortunate moth nibbles on the brim and side of the crown right over the ribbon. Though not too significant... they are fairly visible on this color of felt. The previous owner had a few strips of paper towels under the sweat which have this 7 1/8 fitting perfectly for me.

It has been a lot of fun revealing the Mystery Box 9. Some real gems in this bunch. I believe the final three and hat number 1.. the Black Playboy all can make their case to claim the top spot.

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[Blare]

Wow, that really is lovely for a hat that is toast!

very happy it’s not burnt toast.

That is a fine conclusion to an epic haul, Joe.

Thank you Stefan. It was some fun for sure... a collection like this one doesn’t pop up every day. Especially not one where you have no real idea what is there.

 

[Blare]

A great end to a wonderful box, Joe.

Thanks Steve.. especially pleasing considering the last time I took a flyer on a lot like this... Turned out I think the hats had been stored in a barn.. or UNDER the house. Talk about TOAST!

So I couldn’t be more pleased with this bunch.

 

[BobHufford]

It was some fun for sure... a collection like this one doesn’t pop up every day. Especially not one where you have no real idea what is there.

Can't wait to see your next "pile 'o hats" reveal. This one was great!

 

[Blare]

Can't wait to see your next "pile 'o hats" reveal. This one was great!

Thanks Bob. Ohh. Can’t they all be like this one

 

[Steve1857]

I bet you're pleased, Joe. Who wouldn't be? I may have missed the back story to this now magical box. How did the purchase come about?

Thanks Steve.. especially pleasing considering the last time I took a flyer on a lot like this... Turned out I think the hats had been stored in a barn.. or UNDER the house. Talk about TOAST!

So I couldn’t be more pleased with this bunch.

 

[Frunobulax]

Wow, that really is lovely for a hat that is toast!

I'm trying to work up a Powdered Toast Man joke, but it's just beyond my grasp.

 

[Frunobulax]

I bet you're pleased, Joe. Who wouldn't be? I may have missed the back story to this now magical box. How did the purchase come about?

I was going to ask him to mail me the box. Maybe it regenerates.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Mallory - The Dallas

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Mallory The Dallas
Silvermist felt
3/8 silver grosgrain ribbon
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
2 1/2 brim with 3/16 matching grosgrain binding
92 grams

The 9th and final entry from the Mystery Box Nine is one that stood out to me right out of the box. Mallory The Dallas is a hat I’ve had my eye on for quite a bit but hadn’t found the right hat or deal. The Dallas appears to be Mallory’s take on the Stetson Stratoliner and wow did they get this one right. Most of The Dallas I’ve come across have been in a warmer Silverbelly felt... this one is in a colder light Silvermist coloring with silver grosgrain thin ribbon and binding. Though it is not indicated by name this Mallory is also an unlined lightweight felt coming in at the exact same 92 grams as the Champ Featherweight.. or apparently 2 1/2 packs of cigarettes... if that is the standard. The only blemishes are a handful of unfortunate moth nibbles on the brim and side of the crown right over the ribbon. Though not too significant... they are fairly visible on this color of felt. The previous owner had a few strips of paper towels under the sweat which have this 7 1/8 fitting perfectly for me.

It has been a lot of fun revealing the Mystery Box 9. Some real gems in this bunch. I believe the final three and hat number 1.. the Black Playboy all can make their case to claim the top spot.

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Congrats, Joe, on another fine specimen. For my tastes the Champ Toast is the toast of the lot, though it definitely has some strong competition.

 

[Blare]

I bet you're pleased, Joe. Who wouldn't be? I may have missed the back story to this now magical box. How did the purchase come about?

Not really a big story there. Was just a lot that came up from an estate auction that was for nine hats... not really any details. One of the photos showed a blurry Stetson Playboy sweat logo. Everything else was anyone’s guess. Wish I knew anything about the previous owner. He had great taste in hats for sure.

 

[Blare]

I'm trying to work up a Powdered Toast Man joke, but it's just beyond my grasp.

Do you know the Muffin Man?

 

[Blare]

I was going to ask him to mail me the box. Maybe it regenerates.

Wouldn’t that be something!?!?! The proverbial golden goose. Or in the case. The Golden Mallory Hat Box

 

[Blare]

Congrats, Joe, on another fine specimen. For my tastes the Champ Toast is the toast of the lot, though it definitely has some strong competition.

Thank you Jonathan. The Champ definitely scores some extra points for being so unique!

 

[Rumad]

Do you know the Muffin Man?

THE MUFFIN MAN!!!

 

[Blare]

THE MUFFIN MAN!!!

Who lives on Drury Lane??????

 

[Frunobulax]

Do you know the Muffin Man?

 

[Zombie_61]

Great. Now we have a hat obesity problem.

♫ "...Fat cat in a top hat,
Thinks he's an aristocrat..." ♫

 

[Blare]

♫ "...Fat cat in a top hat,
Thinks he's an aristocrat..." ♫

hmmmmmm....

 

[mayserwegener]

Echter Borsilino "Qualità Superiore", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1930s early 1940s. Unfortunately the Borsalino Paper Label is missing but the separate Size Stamp is present. The Felt Finish is similar to Velour Soleil so shows a high amount of gloss and is very pliable so easily dry creases. There is a mix of colors (you can see better in the Open Crown photos) that from a distance looks Stone Gray like. The Form and Dimensions fit the time period and place. This is a great start to 2021.

Paper Label missing but it has the separate Size stamp.

Specialhaus Globus Stamp

Open Crown