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Got my Top Hat...
I still have a few more that you hehehe :lol Looks fine, though you need morning-dress or evening-wear with it. The Topper started to go out of everyday fashion after the turn of the 20th century. As a 'Tail'coat was no longer worn all the time, and modern short jacket was worn instead... -
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Napping comb
Anyone got a photo of one they can show me please :-) I have got an idea what I can use as a modern equilivent, but wondering what the original looked like? cheers Doug -
Got my Top Hat...
Depends on what you want! hehe All are sterling silver and new. I'm putting up new pictures soon for the one I recommend for engraving of initials on the top. Unfortunately my web site is not set up for international orders yet for 'postage' so have to email me direct for quote. Anyway... -
Got my Top Hat...
1 to go - Ah well, made the quota now :lol: Email is doug@ascot-tophats.co.uk Or just go the the website! www.ascot-tophats.co.uk Has some useful bits on history. Anyway, As to the date of your's - Silk Plush is no longer commercially manufactured. the exact date stopped is... -
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Got my Top Hat...
Thinking - You could always email me direct 2 to go.... -
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Got my Top Hat...
Sorry for anyone getting this as a spam email notification ! :rolleyes: 4 to go... -
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Got my Top Hat...
What- o! Spiffing Hat Tony ! As to the Shell ( Called a "gossamer") traditionally they are made from shallacked callico. The age can be deceptive, if you can find a mint one, very uncommon and hard to find, as have not be made for the public in decades....even in Germany. If you dont... -
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BOATERS! DOES ANYONE COLECT BOATERS!
Have one, and will be selling them from my company later in the year :rolleyes: Pic of Me at Henley Royal Regatta This Year. http://www.champagneclub.org/events/hen06_1.jpg Pip-Pip Doug p.s. Technically a boater is a low crown straw Top Hat :D -
Wanted - Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet
Found a retailler with correct style http://www.millerhats.com/pith_index/sports4.html But only has it in Large ( soo small for me) and in Tan - Does anyone here have a contact at Miller ? - or know where they get their hats made? I could only speak with a sales rep who ( as...- Topper
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Wanted - Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet
Yepp I have checked with the latest imports from Vietnam, and they all appear more like the Wolsey or French on the front crown more curved rather than a sharp Angled blunt tip front as per above pictures. Also the Vietnam ones have a nipple on the Top of the Crown for air, which the Bombay did...- Topper
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Wanted - Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet
Maybe, but maybe the person is just a little light instead :p Yep that be a Bombay Bowler, very specific type. The Zulu or Diplomatic one is more Boar war era, the Wolseley is good but too round for my liking. The Bombay is the flat top version - Been looking for ages - nearly got one last...- Topper
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Wanted - Bombay Bowler Pith Helmet
Hi all Wondering if anyone had one for sale? Looking for a "Bombay Bowler " style Pith Helmet Good condition as will be wearing it, preferably white though Tan is ok and i will dye it white. Size 7 & 1/2 or 7 & 5/8 UK ( which conidsidering it would have been made most likely in...- Topper
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Hat Brushes & Traditional Leather Hat Boxes
Hi Magnus ditto on the PM, could not contact you either :-( email me on doug@ascot-tophats.co.uk My new company is just opening up & www.ascot-tophats.co.uk website will be updated soon :) -
Hat Brushes & Traditional Leather Hat Boxes
Thanks Aaron for the US site - very helpful. The UK one i had seen already and had tried links form it to no avail. Have a number form eBAy already, but looking for new ones. Magnus - email me as I think i have a contact who may have the corner tool + hand and automated machines you are... -
Hat Brushes & Traditional Leather Hat Boxes
Anyone know a good supplier (preferably manufacturer) of 1)Curved Hat Brushes 2)Leather Hat boxes Cheers Doug -
Top Hat
What do you need that Top Hat for? - As would mean what Evening - Opera/Theatre events: then black Silk ( or cheaper satin version but not recommended) collapsable top hat. Evening - Opera/theater/other White Tie events. Balls, Governemt official Functions: non collapasible silk "plush"...
