" The Great British Hat Makers "

[Chepstow]

Richard, what is your head size?

 

[ManofKent]

Richard, what is your head size?

About 60 - generally take a UK 7 3/8 (US 7 1/2) but occasionally have to size up to 61 and even have the odd 59!

 

[Chepstow]

Wow that is a range. Clear that is difficult to find some Vintage hats!

 

[ManofKent]

Wow that is a range. Clear that is difficult to find some Vintage hats!

90% of my hats are either a 60 or 61 (mostly 60)

 

[Chepstow]

 

[Baron Kurtz]

A no-name British black hat from the 1930s. Inscrutable sticker at the rear of the sweatband. The ends of the sweatband are secured by tape at the rear.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

A 1930s hat by Hepworths, one of the lower end shops back in the day. This is a lovely hat, which I wear a lot. The combination of grey felt with a russet hatband is inspired. This is the oldest Hepworths hat I've encountered.

A great crown liner logo.

Handwritten in India Ink "Colombo/225".

Taped sweatband.

 

[Chepstow]

Nice hats, Baron. Especially the Hepworth is a fantastic hat!

 

[ManofKent]

Yes nice pieces, particularly thr Hepworth's.

 

[mayserwegener]

Yes nice pieces, particularly thr Hepworth's.

+1

 

[Chepstow]

I had a gift In my mail yesterday. A unusual Dunn&Co LTD. Multicolor Ribbon and I am very suprised, a wide brimmed!
That is very unusual for the conservativ Dunn&Co.
That gift comes from my friend Richard from good old England. Thanks so much Richard you are so generous!
Maybe Richard can tell us a Story about the hat!

 

[ManofKent]

Hi Manfred - I don't know anything about the hat, but would date it at early 50's. The GA Dunn name was gradually replaced, by Dunn & Co in the 50's, and as the Sweat has one and the liner the other it's likely to be around then. I couldn't find any adverts for it, and haven't seen any other Dunn & Co hats (or British hats) like it.

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Richard, my guess is also early 50s. Do you notice the hat name? " The Tritone " A wonderful name for a wonderful hat.

 

[babygirl...]

Manfred, what a great find! I adore the fact that the men and woman here on the FL take such pride in the hats/caps and clothing they choose to wear..I have also seen the caps you have acquired in the cap faction and the latest one is a beauty! I only hope to visit Germany soon so that I too can attend the mass selection of vintage items at the markets ..not just for the caps and hats..what a day I will have!

 

[Chepstow]

Babygirl, welcome here and many many thanks for the nice comment! I hope you enjoy the lounge and the new stuff everyday here.
You will come to Germany? That sounds great. You will have a great time here. If you love fleamarkets then you are right here in Germany.
If you have luck you will find not only some old Hats and Caps here!

 

[DOGMAN]

Chepstow,That's a great looking hat.I think the ribbon cool.

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks a lot Dogman! Indeed the thinn multicolor ribbon is cool!

 

[TheDane]

Beautiful hat, Manfred! Usually, I'm not so wild about striped ribbon for felt, but that one is a true killer :eusa_clap

 

[Chepstow]

Ole, thank you very much and thanks to Richard, he found the hat!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, The striped band and binding combo is really fantastic! Super find!