Stetson Real Nutria Fur antique western hat - 1920s

[alanfgag]

In a brief moment of insanity and in celebration of Stetson's sesquicentennial, I'd like to offer this long hair nutria from my collection of antique Stetson western hats. It's a generous size 7 1/8 and a little too large for me to wear. Head opening measures 6 7/16 x 7 7/8". 7" crown, 4" brim which is rolled to about 3 1/2". Condition is excellent. Sold for $20 almost a century ago - soft, lustrous, flexible, formable and completely wearable. $425 includes shipping in the continental U.S. Please PM with any questions or for additional information.

cheers,
Alan

 

[boze]

What a boss western!

 

[DJH]

A beauty for sure.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Wow, super nice! We dream of finding this hat in a 7 1/2.....the very best of luck on the sale of this beauty.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Even being a lil too small, for $20 it would be mine, but I cannot afford it today...

 

[alanfgag]

Many thanks for the notes.

Joao, I understand it is not inexpensive and that one could buy perhaps 10 modern hats for this price. To find an antique Stetson of this quality in this condition is not an everyday occurrence and I've paid this much and more for several just for the experience of handling and wearing them. The worth is purely subjective but I would trade twenty modern hats for this one. But that is just me (perhaps a handful of other Fedora Lounge members too.)

I'm very content to have it remain in my collection, but thought I would see if another Lounge member would like the opportunity.

all the best,
Alan

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I do know Alan and I think the price isn't very high for that hat.
I would take it to have the same pleasure as you did but... I simply cannot afford it.

 

[CharlieAG]

for some reason, I can't see any of the photographs ...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I can see the pictures so they are still there.

 

[alanfgag]

Please feel free to send me a message - alan at greatarrow dot com - if you have any questions or need additional information.

 

[alanfgag]

This wonderful hat has been sold.

 

[FedOregon]

That took awhile. Did it just sell recently? As soon as i saw it I thought of @Joao Encarnado

Gorgeous hat, Alan.

 

[alanfgag]

Just recently... he was happy the hat was still available.

 

[Bob Roberts]

+1

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It wasn't me...