Boater faction!

[SvH]

Good evening Boater Enthusiasts,

My first Boater arrived last saturday! An Olney Boater ordered from a shop in the UK.
Unfortunately, I will sent it back to the shop. The hat looked nice and felt sturdy. The size was still a little big, although I ordered a size smaller then I usually do with hats, but a bit filling under the sweatband could solve the problem. So far so good. But after a second close inspection I saw the crown was off-centre. Very noticeable. Also my girlfriend spotted it immediately. The brim on the leftside measures 6 cm (2 3/8") and on the rightside 7 cm (2 3/4") (hope I got the translation from cm to inch right...) I don't mind little imperfections, but this much does bother me to much to actually wear the hat. A bit disappointed, although it was not an expensive hat, I hoped the quality control would have been a bit more strict.

For now the search for a Boater hat continues...
Will keep you updated!

Sander

ps. I wanted to take pictures, but forgot where I put my tape measure

 

[mayserwegener]

I would look to vintage / antique. There are many good options at decent pricing.

 

[MondoFW]

My first boater, a 1940s (guessing latter half of the decade) Stetson Medalist. I love the "pillow" inside this one.

 

[mayserwegener]

Great find! Congrats!

 

[MondoFW]

Great find! Congrats!

Thanks, Mayserwegener. I was impressed by how clean and smart the hat looked for its age. Hopefully, this can double as a hat for both casual and formal summer events!

 

[busmatt]

Hello folks, I’ve recently acquired my first boater and I’m smitten, I cannot wait for next spring/summer when I can wear it with my striped blazer

It’s a MacQueen of London with the famous Bon Ton Ivy band.

Matt


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[deadlyhandsome]

Not mine, I just came across it. Wish it was my size.

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[Bertie.Wooster]

Hello all,

Long time no see. I am looking for speckled boaters so if you have one for sale, let me know!

 

[Redfokker]

Hello all,

Long time no see. I am looking for speckled boaters so if you have one for sale, let me know!

Good to see you again Bertie. I would love to see one of these in person, so beautiful.

 

[Bertie.Wooster]

Yes, indeed. Nice to see you again Redfokker! Sorry for the disappearance, I have been quite occupied lately with some stuff.

 

[Garrett]

 

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[Bertie.Wooster]

A new purchase from yesterday on eBay UK. An excellent speckled boater hat made in around 1930, sold by Lavery & Brace in Shrewsbury. My speckled boater collection continues.... (Current speckled hat count: 4)

 

[drmaxtejeda]

That boater's magnificent.
I just bought this one.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Garden variety Ponte Rialto sold by JJ’s.
I really like the fit afforded by the floating (Bon-Ton-Ivy?) sweatband.

Pairs well with seersucker and spectators.




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[Captain Peacock]

Good evening, I am looking for an authentic 1920s boater size 7 1/4. I would need it by the 14th of June the earlier the better, if this is not the right place to ask on the forum then please let me know where I should ask!

Thanks!
Chris Anton

 

[Captain Peacock]

Good evening, I am looking for an authentic 1920s boater size 7 1/4. I would need it by the 14th of June the earlier the better, if this is not the right place to ask on the forum then please let me know where I should ask!

Thanks!
Chris Anton

Is this 20s?? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292784943219

How about this one??

https://etsy.me/314zD0E

This?

https://etsy.me/2Iya0e2

Thanks!!!!

 

[Musher]

Garden variety Ponte Rialto sold by JJ’s.
I really like the fit afforded by the floating (Bon-Ton-Ivy?) sweatband.

Pairs well with seersucker and spectators.




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Looks good. 8 should add a boater to my collection.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Looks good. 8 should add a boater to my collection.

For some reason, 1930’s fedoras and Panama hats are in huge demand, but not so much the boater/skimmer. I like them and I’m always looking for more.