Came to this thread hoping to date my Marathon.... Best i can determine from the label is 1940's most likely.
I see you have a Marathon too Moon! Nice hat. 1930's?
Alan, that is a gorgeous Borsalino. Does the blue liner label give any indication of it's age? I have one (not in nearly in as nice condition ) with the same label and another with the label in white. Just curious.
Heads were about the same size that they are now. I think i read somewhere on this site that the most common head/hat sizes are closer to 7 1/2 . That means Lots of people looking for that size. Makes them harder to find and more bidders bidding on an auction site. If you are lucky to have...
I've purchased from these folks a few times. They have a pretty good quality and price range for tricorns
http://jas-townsend.com/mens-clothing-c-72_1.html
Thanks guys. I don't go to many estate sales... I think this was my second. I'm thinking I should probably go to a few more! The Mallory was in a 1970's era ladies hat box. I think the folks running the sale thought it was a ladies hat. Got it for $20. It shows no sign of ever being worn...
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