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Stetson Royal De Luxe from the late 1950s or early ‘60s. 2 ½” wide bound edge brim and 5 ½” open crown.
Hard to resist those velour hats, no matter how many you've already have. Always a good find. Nice one, Steve.Josef Gratzer Hutmachermeister Miesbach, No Paper Label, measures 55cm possibly 1930s. I found the following regarding Josef Gratzer: "1949 their new hat factory. In the same year, Ulrich Rager and Josef Gratzer founded the Oberbayerische Hutfabrik GmbH", so this Velour is probably prior to that because Gratzer was already listed as a hat maker. Miesbach was a German center for Velour and Kohlndorfer was the major producer. It's possibly that Kohlndorfer was the Velour source for this hat. The black Velour has a very soft hand and has high gloss. The nap is fairly long but not quite Soleil. The greenish gold Liner also has very high gloss but is very delicate so it has some small wear tears. I took a chance on this Velour but turned out to be too small. Regardless it's a very interesting find and I learned somethings about Miesbach Hat / Velour production that I need to post.
Open Crown
This one looked terribly beat up in sellers' pics, but I had faith.
Mossant De Luxe homburg in a dark(ish) brown called "cuba" . Size 60 with the bound brim at a generous 6,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Some staining on the liner, but other than that a wonderful looking hat. Superb felt too. Come in here dear boy, have a cigar.
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Can't agree more, Randy. Very attractive colours and versatile hats in that way. This one will need to be donned on a larger head though.I don't wear mine often enough but the brown felts that lean toward rust red are some of my favorite colors. Nice pickup, Stefan.
Mallory Ten
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Come in here dear boy, have a cigar.
Fly high?That hat might have to “go far”.
That hat might have to “go far”.
Fly high?
Stefan, Sorry for the late reply. Thank you! Great looking Mossant from you!Hard to resist those velour hats, no matter how many you've already have. Always a good find. Nice one, Steve.
Thanks for small miraclesSurprise of the day!!! This Mossant de Luxe i bought on 5 november 2023. It was lost at the postage so i received my money back. I thought i payed 30 euro's for it. Today i got a message that a package was delivered at the pick up point. And here it is.....after 4 months ....... miracles are still here!!! Hat for free.....
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Received this Mallory Fifteen oxblood color today. Duplex Edge on the 2 1/4" brim.
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More Mallory action - this one a near perfect “10”. Almost as lovely as Bo Derrick jogging down a beach.
5.5 inch crown (but looks bigger), 2-5/8 inch brim.
Sunset shots:
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Very clean inside:
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I love the stitched brim (not sure what this style is called).
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And finally the bash after some steam trying to get the most out of this fantastic block.
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He will need some head time to stretch a bit, but the fit is not bad at all for a 6-7/8.
It came with a Mallory box, too, but the lid requires repair.
What a gorgeous hat, Nathan! The inside is just as lovely. I'll be posting my Mallory Dallas soon.More Mallory action - this one a near perfect “10”. Almost as lovely as Bo Derrick jogging down a beach.
5.5 inch crown (but looks bigger), 2-5/8 inch brim.
Sunset shots:
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Very clean inside:
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I love the stitched brim (not sure what this style is called).
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And finally the bash after some steam trying to get the most out of this fantastic block.
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He will need some head time to stretch a bit, but the fit is not bad at all for a 6-7/8.
It came with a Mallory box, too, but the lid requires repair.
Some pretty amazing brown hats showing up this week. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks guys. I am looking forward to the Dallas reveal Phil!What a gorgeous hat, Nathan! The inside is just as lovely. I'll be posting my Mallory Dallas soon.