For sale is this mid- to dark grey Wegener Super homburg in a size 7 3/8. Colour is called Glatz on the label. Brim measures 6cm and the crown 11cm at the lowest point. Weighs 137 grams. Likely mid fifties to mid-sixties.
Asking $85 shipped.
For sale is this pre-war beautiful deep black furfelt bowler/derby/coke hat by Borsalino. Classic bowler or "bombetta" model called "Rizzo" by Borsalino. Bound brim at 5,5 cm. In very good condition with only light scuffing of the edge binding. Size 59 (6 punti, English size 7 1/4 and American...
For sale is this wonderful French made Motsch Fils fedora hat in black. Castor Naturel (natural beaver) in a size 58, with the overwelt brim at 6cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. Great hand to the felt. Motsch was one of the renowned French hatters.
Asking $110 shipped (or PM me if...
Vanzina Extra in Amarena colour. Size 58 (7 1/4), but it has somewhat shrunk over time, so in reality closer to a size 57 (7 1/8). Overwelt brim at 5,5cm with decorative stitching and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. Something between a chamois and a velour finish. Wonderful felt with a...
Chapeau Grataloup in a wonderful black suede finish. Raw edge brim at 5,7cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. For a hat of this age it is in excellent condition.
It is tagged as a size 7 1/4 but in reality it is closer to a size 7 1/8. This hat has some serious age, likely 1920's or...
For sale is this lovely Gallinat brown homburg in size 57 (7 1/8 American). German made despite the French sounding name. Bound brim at 6cm and crown at 11cm at the center dent. Probably made in the late fifties or early sixties.
Asking $100 shipped
Paypal only
Hückel Extra in black. Unlined, size 60 or 7 1/2 American with the raw edge brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. It weighs just 106 grams, so lightweight.
I'm a bit confused by this one as there is no label inside the hat. I'm thinking it's an early Hückel Welheim, so late...
Superior silk top hat in a size 59 (7 3/8 American). Brim at 5cm and crown 14,5cm. Silk hats in larger size are extremely difficult to find. This one came with the box it was sold in as well. This is not a Gibus hat or Chapeau claque or opera hat, so no mechanism in this one. It is an original...
Barbisio Rat Gondin (nutria). Size 61 (or 7 punti) with the brim at 7cm and the crown at 12cm at the center dent. Colour is called "Tanaro". Fantastic quality hat, which is hard to find especially in this size.
Full disclosure: at one point in its life the hat was hit by a small ember (I think)...
It has been a while in the making, but here is a thread dedicated to hats from the low countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Benelux in short and hence Beneluxury. Of the three Belgium was the most important player internationally where hats are concerned, but we'll see more of...
For sale is this lovely Gallinat brown homburg in size 57 (7 1/8 American). German made despite the French sounding name. Bound brim at 6cm and crown at 11cm at the center dent. Probably made in the late fifties or early sixties.
Asking $80
Shipping to the US is $30
For sale is this lovely Borsalino Suprema fedora in Bismuto color. Bound brim at 5,5cm and crown 10cm at the center dent. Hat dates from the early sixties.
Asking $ 120
Shipping to the US is $30
Third one for sale is this Wegener suede finish with braided felt ribbon in a size 60 (7 1/2 American). Hard to call the colour, because it varies depending on the light from black to dark grey to dark blue. Brim at 5cm and crown 11cm at the center dent. Lovely hand to the felt. This one was on...
Second one to try and scratch the itch for some larger sized gentlemen over here.
Mayser fedora in brown. Size 60 with the bound brim at 6cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Very thin felt with a nice hand, which made me buy it. Sold by Ernst of Köln, who also sold hats under his store...
Never let it be said I don't do my bit to spread some nice vintage hats around.
@The Shoe : this might be closer to your ballpark.
Brummel's homburg in black. Size 60 with the brim at 6,5cm and the crown 11cm at the center dent, this is a substantial hat. Brummel's was a Belgian brand. I...
Furtex homburg in black, probably of French manufacture.
Size 58, with very generous proportions for a homburg: brim at 6,5cm and crown 11cm at the center dent. Lovely hand to the felt and the thin brim binding which is not a common feature for European hats.
Asking $60
Shipping to the US will...
On offer is this:
Wilke velour called "Bürstel Electra" in blue.
Fedora in size 58 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. The label says 7, but the measurements add up to a about a size 58. Just to be clear the measurements are:
front to back: 20,3cm
side to...
Echter Mayser homburg in grey. Size 58 with the brim at a good 5,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. A few nicks but it seems hardly ever worn (basting stitches are still on the ribbon). The sweatband is dated 19-12-1961, which usually means the selling date.
Asking $ 60
Shipping to...
If you're treating yourself, why not get this one as well:
Borsalino Agave, which is a colour that eludes me in my colourblindness (beige with green and mustard tones?).
Qualitá Suprema, size 58 (feels true to size) with the bound/raw brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent...
Treat yourself to something nice. On offer is this:
Borsalino Azoico, which is a blueish grey.
Qualitá Suprema, size 58 (but runs somewhat small) with the bound/raw brim at 5,5cm and the crown at about 11cm at the center dent.
Lightweight hat with just 90 grams on the scale.
Apart from the...
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