Bardsley Hats (1849) from Canada?

[macduff]

I found this hat, complete with original box, that belonged to my Grandfather from Bardsley Hats in Saint John New Brunswick Canada. I cannot find any solid information on it. I just want to know if it's completely worthless and I should just donate it to a the Salvation Army or sell it as it is in incredible shape. The stamp on the box was from 1953 so I'm dating the hat from that era.

 

[Redfokker]

I found this hat, complete with original box, that belonged to my Grandfather from Bardsley Hats in Saint John New Brunswick Canada. I cannot find any solid information on it. I just want to know if it's completely worthless and I should just donate it to a the Salvation Army or sell it as it is in incredible shape. The stamp on the box was from 1953 so I'm dating the hat from that era.

What size is it? Pictures of the sweat band? Don't donate it to the Salvation Army, sell it here on the classified section at the top of the home page. It needs to stay within this hat collecting community.

 

[macduff]

Thanks. I dont want to throw it away. I feel it would be disrespectful in some way. It is 7 1/8 in size.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks. I dont want to throw it away. I feel it would be disrespectful in some way. It is 7 1/8 in size.

There are a lot of folks around here who would be honored to give this hat a new life.

 

[Ivano]

Did you ever sell your Beardsley?

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

Wow! Totally agree with our peeps here. Unless the hat was a total wreak, someone in the group will snatch it up. It appears to be in really nice condition.

 

[Dixon Weir]

I found this hat, complete with original box, that belonged to my Grandfather from Bardsley Hats in Saint John New Brunswick Canada. I cannot find any solid information on it. I just want to know if it's completely worthless and I should just donate it to a the Salvation Army or sell it as it is in incredible shape. The stamp on the box was from 1953 so I'm dating the hat from that era.

What ever became of this hat? I am interested in purchasing it, if you still have it.