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[Bird Lives]

Hi, I bought my Lock & Co Sandown Trilby 10 years ago and love it dearly. I'm beside myself and would love to get your advice.

I've kept the hat cleaned and steam it on occasion and brush it. I've worn it almost daily but never pick it up by the pinch. Although from shaping it the pinch area has gotten quite thin and has 3 very small holes in it.

3lso about 3 years ago I started noticing these spots on it, and they have gotten much worse. I steamed, brushed and used tape. I tried sprinkling corn starch and leaving over night and brushing the following morning. Ive used a soft sponge and filtered water.

And now a couple small holes have shown up at the pinch, as I said, though you can hardly see them.

I've considered a trip to London from my home in Istanbul just to let Lock & Co see it. Now I'll send some photos to see what you guys think. Im wondering if this dear hat is dying a natural death or stiill can be saved.

 

[Bird Lives]

Hi, I bought my Lock & Co Sandown Trilby 10 years ago and love it dearly. I'm beside myself and would love to get your advice.

I've kept the hat cleaned and steam it on occasion and brush it. I've worn it almost daily but never pick it up by the pinch. Although from shaping it the pinch area has gotten quite thin and has 3 very small holes in it.

3lso about 3 years ago I started noticing these spots on it, and they have gotten much worse. I steamed, brushed and used tape. I tried sprinkling corn starch and leaving over night and brushing the following morning. Ive used a soft sponge and filtered water.

And now a couple small holes have shown up at the pinch, as I said, though you can hardly see them.

I've considered a trip to London from my home in Istanbul just to let Lock & Co see it. Now I'll send some photos to see what you guys think. Im wondering if this dear hat is dying a natural death or stiill can be saved.

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I sent this note and pictures to Lock & Co. The emailed Mr back in less than an hour. Their master hatter said He would be happy the fix it for me, at no charge.

Wow!