In my experience hat boxes tend not to fetch high premiums. Stetson Stratoliner boxes from the 1940's being the exception to that rule but generally speaking its the hat folks are after. Even in those cases the condition of the box plays a huge factor in final price. In this case the Mallory...
Wearing this one today and just remembered I need to add it here (both replacement sweatband and ribbon are same colors as the originals. Work done by BSHW).
Bumping an old thread started by an old friend whose contributions are definitely missed around here.
Zoe the cat enjoys the arrival of a new hat as much as I do:
Circa 1922-1927 Dobbs Longhair. Unfortunately, moths tortured this old beauty. Still, a great specimen and certainly among the oldest soft felt Dobbs we've seen on the lounge.
Per Brad Bowers' research:
http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart1.html
"Here is a liner style that was...
Matt, the Seattle based Ebbets Field Flannels (https://www.ebbets.com/) you mentioned does a great job. They use vintage wool broad cloth for their caps and vintage patterns as well. I've purchased a few of their caps with my favorite being the 1946 satin Montreal Royals cap seen below. Worn...
Thanks, Steve. I found some info on Brad Bowers' website:
http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datedobbspart1.html
stating this logo may have been used from 1922-1927 so the hat may be older than I originally thought.
@AbbaDatDeHat this literally has your name on it:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1930s-Stetson-Standard-Zephyr-Weight-Fedora-Hat-7-1-8-Pre-Open-Road/273836753315?hash=item3fc1f141a3:g:40EAAOSwY8Nc0J01
For sale: 1930's Carl Ceschka's Söhne Wien
Size 5 1/2 punti (7 1/4 U.S.) (58cm) (22.8" Circumference)
Great condition with beautifully heathered charcoal felt with no signs of mothing or damage.
Sweatband is still supple after all these years
5 3/4" Crown
2 1/4" Black Ribbon
2 5/8" Rolled...
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