Has its issues, but its a very rare combination of brim binding and ribbon combo on a brown bowler, and an incredibly fair buy it now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Blue-Ribbon-Saddle-Derbies-Brown-Bowler-Hat-made-in-England-7-3-8-/121661205340?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5392ab5c
Hückel Seal Velour
This one might be a smidgen too big for me, but I could hardly pass up an opportunity to see one of this seal velours in person the ones i've seen posted have all been extraordinary.
This is one has some wear at the front of the crown from the the previous owner being a bit handsy when removing it. Still looks fantastic for a dated hat from 1933.
All of these are $50 shipped unless outside of the U.S. in which case feel free to contact me for an updated shipping price if you live outside the states.
Great condition, there are a few rub marks on the grosgrain binding. Really amazing felt as well, molds like clay. Dates to the 30's.
It has a clockwise nap versus the counter clockwise i've noted on the Huckel durit. Flechet made a top notch velour, but in terms of finish and malleability to the felt the durit has a noticeable edge.
The liner is stitched in so it appears original. Great condition. Started out its life at 58cm but has devolved into a tight 56cm. Thanks for all the info on the maker, they made a lovely velour.
The shorter velour finishes really are something special in person. And Daniele it ended being a bit larger than the auction description of 56cm it's actually 57.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HORKA-Bowler-Hat-Hairfelt-Hats_54-GREY/dp/B00TU8I56E/ref=sr_1_8?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1429757777&sr=1-8&keywords=horka+bowler
This company Horka also makes harder shell bowlers.
Its not like that drumtight feel you get from a good vintage stiff felt bowler. But he's one of few hatmakers who's actually attempting to replicate a d'orsay curl. If the OP is deadset on modern bowlers and he's willing to pay the price for a Christie's, Black Sheep is by far the better option...
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