If I recall correctly, the gold embossed Dobbs logo first appeared right around 1950, replacing a plain, uninked debossment. With those dimensions, I wouldn't think it was much newer than that.
Nice score!
We all think timothie's prices are high...and some of us are willing to pay crazy money for a really good old hat...but this takes the cake. Last night on Pawn Stars Rick Harrison made an offer of $250,000 for FDR's grey Stetson.
Offer was turned down.
It's a beautiful hat, but that's a lot of...
I hope it's a MacLachlan 100 in 7 5/8 LO. That would chap Max for sure! :D
Regardless of what it is, I'm sure you could find it a good home if it doesn't fit.
^^^
What Brent said...
But here's the thing about such hats as yours. They are a good way to tell if you like a brimmed hat and won't break the bank. Many of the folks here started off with hats we might not wear now as our hat tastes have developed and matured. I had a few woolies and a Dorfman...
Thanks Stefan!
I agree about the difficulty of dating a Mossant, French hats in general aren't easy to date. I went mostly by the dimensions and the sweatband logo, which is similar to another Mossant I have that I believe to be of a similar age if not a little older. But still just speculation.
Thanks Brent!
I got lucky with this one. Hard to find in any size, let alone a larger size like yours.
If I spot one, you know I'll point it out to you! :)
I'm a fr...er...umm no, it does not. That is the only thing about it that is unlike a Cav. But since it isn't branded as such, it would be my guess that if Cavanagh did private labels they would change the signature frayed bow.
I believe it is made by Cavanagh because of the felt and finish, color, everything about it is nearly identical to a Cav I own. Plus, it was sold by Pimbell of Norwalk, Connecticut, where John Cavanagh was mayor, so there is a strong connection there.
Sorry, no more pics tonight. Can't get a...
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