Akubra Drover | Please Help |

[Jack.]

Hi i was recently given an akubra drover hat, it says "made especially for R.M. Williams and is a size 59. i cant find any other drover hats and was wondering what the value on a hat like this would be/ if anyone is intrested in purchasing it thanks

 

[Jack.]

these are photos of the hat

 

[MikeBravo]

Most Akubra "western" hats retail for about $130 to $150.

I haven't seen the Drover before, it has an unfinished edge (no trim) so not as expensive as, say, the Cattleman.

You would be lucky to get $50 for it, being second hand and all. I'd hold on to it.

Have a look at eBay to get a better idea

 

[Jack.]

thankyou Mike you legend

 

[HatAddict94]

Just got one off ebay for 50 bucks in my size. Anybody have any info on what any these labels mean? To me it seems it made specifically for the west (US of A). Im not sure though.

 

[RJR]

View attachment 73751 View attachment 73750 View attachment 73748 View attachment 73749 Just got one off ebay for 50 bucks in my size. Anybody have any info on what any these labels mean? To me it seems it made specifically for the west (US of A). Im not sure though.

One of the labels has the model name and number.The other indicates that it is a hat made for a specific retailer.Akubra has done exclusives for several retailers;Outback Trading,David Morgan,Hats Direct,etc.

 

[HatAddict94]

One of the labels has the model name and number.The other indicates that it is a hat made for a specific retailer.Akubra has done exclusives for several retailers;Outback Trading,David Morgan,Hats Direct,etc.

I looked up the company and they're not selling the hat in their site. Makes me want to believe that it's rare

 

[RJR]

I looked up the company and they're not selling the hat in their site. Makes me want to believe that it's rare

I kinda doubt that ANY Akubra is very rare.You'll find that over time they change/rename/modify models.The Adventurer is an example.In other cases they might add brim binding or grommets and change the name.

 

[HatAddict94]

I kinda doubt that ANY Akubra is very rare.You'll find that over time they change/rename/modify models.The Adventurer is an example.In other cases they might add brim binding or grommets and change the name.

its rare to me cause i like to drift away into fantasty land and impulse buying cause of my ADHD. Looks like a nice hat, cant wait.

 

[johnnycanuck]

I kinda doubt that ANY Akubra is very rare.You'll find that over time they change/rename/modify models.The Adventurer is an example.In other cases they might add brim binding or grommets and change the name.

Looks rare to me. Similar to the Cattleman, yes but different. I know what its like to have a rare Akubra. I have a Black Down Under that I love. Then they stopped making them in Black. Now they don't make them at all. not at all. Not even on special request. Now I have to baby the one I have because there will be no replacement when it wears out. The closest model is the Snowy River. Let me tell you, it is a different beast all together. Close, yes. But not the same........

Sounds like a good theme for a new thread.
Johnny

 

[MikeBravo]

Are you sure it's Akubra? It may be on the crown although it is usually on the band. There are a few hat manufacturers in Australia that it could be by.

 

[HatAddict94]

Are you sure it's Akubra? It may be on the crown although it is usually on the band. There are a few hat manufacturers in Australia that it could be by.

Yea. There's a photo showing the lining and it has the akubra logo.

 

[HatAddict94]

Are you sure it's Akubra? It may be on the crown although it is usually on the band. There are a few hat manufacturers in Australia that it could be by.

 

[MikeBravo]

I see now
It looks pretty new as the lining is clean and the printing clear. The measurement is in metric which came into Australia in 1972, so less than 45 years old

 

[HatAddict94]

I see now
It looks pretty new as the lining is clean and the printing clear. The measurement is in metric which came into Australia in 1972, so less than 45 years old

I gotta ask how do you guess an akubras age? I havent found much on this particular hat

 

[MikeBravo]

Akubra have traditionally made street hats, e.g. fedoras, trilbies. "Western" style hats started in the late 70's (at least that is when I first noticed them). I use the factors I listed above (cleanliness, tags) to estimate the age.

 

[HatAddict94]

Here it is folks. Just got it in the mail.