What hat are you waiting for today?

[Steve1857]

Another black hat

Nice find, Matt.

Interesting it's originally from A.F. Bodecker's Stockholm establishment. Originally from Sweden, he learned the hat making trade during the mid-ish 1800s in various countries in Europe during the revolutionary years. Germany and France among others.

He finally ended up in Denmark. I have quite a few hats from his shops in Copenhagen, but none as yet from the Stockholm branch.

Looking forward to seeing more of that Borsalino velour once it arrives.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Nice find, Matt.

Interesting it's originally from A.F. Bodecker's Stockholm establishment. Originally from Sweden, he learned the hat making trade during the mid-ish 1800s in various countries in Europe during the revolutionary years. Germany and France among others.

He finally ended up in Denmark. I have quite a few hats from his shops in Copenhagen, but none as yet from the Stockholm branch.

Looking forward to seeing more of that Borsalino velour once it arrives.

Thanks, Steve, for all the information on the hat before it even arrived.
I'll get back to you as soon as I get my hands on it.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve, for all the information on the hat before it even arrived.
I'll get back to you as soon as I get my hands on it.

Looking forward to that, Matt.

 

[BobHufford]

I can't decipher this ... it's pre-1958 based on the clothing store.

 

[Yamahana]

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I can't decipher this ... it's pre-1958 based on the clothing store.

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Gotta love those old Resistols

 

[BobHufford]

Looking forward to what is beneath that dead chicken.

This is a good sign:

 

[BobHufford]

Gotta love those old Resistols

Sure do! This one needs a bit of work in one area.

 

[Frunobulax]

Sure do! This one needs a bit of work in one area.

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White vinegar.

 

[BobHufford]

White vinegar.

Thanks Jim! I'll give it a shot.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks Jim! I'll give it a shot.

White vinegar neutralizes the reaction, but I’ve never seen it remove the staining. Verdigris is a real pain to deal with…I’d love to know if there is a secret to removing it.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks Jim! I'll give it a shot.

White vinegar neutralizes the reaction, but I’ve never seen it remove the staining. Verdigris is a real pain to deal with…I’d love to know if there is a secret to removing it.

I found a San Antonio at a vintage shop several years ago with almost as bad a verdigris stain. I used white vinegar - diluted abit because I was skeered - and scrubbed with a soft brush. The vinegar should help break up the verdigris molecules and that helps release them frm the felt.

 

[Frunobulax]

I found a San Antonio at a vintage shop several years ago with almost as bad a verdigris stain. I used white vinegar - diluted abit because I was skeered - and scrubbed with a soft brush. The vinegar should help break up the verdigris molecules and that hepls release them frm the felt.

Here's the post showing the cleanup.

Post in thread 'The Resistol Roundup' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-resistol-roundup.42092/post-2032586

 

[MikeinRome]

Waiting for a Portis boater. It is woven in a completely different style than I've seen before, I think.

 

[Blare]

Waiting for a Portis boater. It is woven in a completely different style than I've seen before, I think.

I believe this weave style is called Yeddo. Very nice.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I found a San Antonio at a vintage shop several years ago with almost as bad a verdigris stain. I used white vinegar - diluted abit because I was skeered - and scrubbed with a soft brush. The vinegar should help break up the verdigris molecules and that helps release them frm the felt.

I don’t think I’ve seen verdigris clean up that well. Great job!

 

[Frunobulax]

I don’t think I’ve seen verdigris clean up that well. Great job!

It's like bating a hook or tying a knot. It's all in how you hold your tongue when doing it.

 

[Yamahana]

I was the lone bidder.

 

[Bamaboots]

I was the lone bidder.
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I'd say an unlined Cav/Mode/Guild or whatever edge Resistol called it, is a pretty rare hat.

 

[Yamahana]

I'd say an unlined Cav/Mode/Guild or whatever edge Resistol called it, is a pretty rare hat.

I’d agree. I have a few Resistols but this would be the 1st one I remember seeing. Brim looks a little short but seller says it’s 2.5”, we’ll see.

 

[Frunobulax]