Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[splintercellsz]

1907-1920s Feiges Beaver hat.

Quoting the seller, "THE FEIGES FAMILY HAD A CHAIN OF HAT STORES IN CHICAGO DATING 1907 THROUGH THE EARLY 20S"

Any ideas on how to remove those white spots on the sweatband when the hat arrives?

 

[winter_joe]

Looks like pomade

 

[buler]

Anybody knows when this hat would date? I have never seen this Stetson logo on the sweat before, so I am pretty stumped...

Justin, it's very similar to this one in an 1894 ad from American Hatter (bottom left).

B

 

[alanfgag]

Good catch, Bill.

A number of these marks continued in use up to the second world war, though I'm not sure any survived in their original form afterwards.

 

[alanfgag]

Justin, your newly found old furry looks very interesting. We'll clean it up after you have it in hand.

 

[splintercellsz]

Many thanks, Bill and Alan! I do hope this one pre-dates WWII (Or even WWI for that matter )

Agreed, Alan! I can't wait for it to arrive!

 

[alanfgag]

Here is a hat for all seasons and all professions.

 

[hatsRme]

Here is a hat for all seasons and all professions.

Right you are, Alan, but there was still room for more words! They left out "Excellent, left-handed..."

 

[saucerfiend]

Just won this. Wasn't sure about it but that stitching got me. Can anyone give me some info on it?

Brian

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-DOB...rue&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_203wt_905

 

[dnjan]

Here is a hat for all seasons and all professions.

You left out genders.

 

[alanfgag]

Little hat big price.

But many bargains over the past week. I missed this early Strat.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Just won this. Wasn't sure about it but that stitching got me. Can anyone give me some info on it?

Brian

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-DOBBS-RAINBOW-MANS-FEDORA-HAT-SIZE-7-/290927114025?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&item=290927114025&nma=true&si=X2Gihh182vsW3YpLundP5GH8KV8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_203wt_905

Good catch (pun intended)! It's a '40s Dobbs Rainbow. The '43 ads tout the triple stitching on the brim, so it probably dates from around then. Later models have different and single stitching around the brim.

Brad

 

[saucerfiend]

Good catch (pun intended)! It's a '40s Dobbs Rainbow. The '43 ads tout the triple stitching on the brim, so it probably dates from around then. Later models have different and single stitching around the brim.

Brad

Thanks, Brad! Much Appreciated!


Brian

 

[John Galt]

Thanks, Brad! Much Appreciated!


Brian

Great catch indeed! I wish I'd seen it. Note that the ads show a trout fly tucked into the bow. Very nice touch...

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Little hat big price.

But many bargains over the past week. I missed this early Strat.

That tiny top hat was absolutely amazing. The attention to detail on that was just something to behold.

 

[John Galt]

I just purchased this Stetson Nutria Quality Whippet-like fedora (auction photos) from "The Outdoor Team" at a very reasonable price (I know, but it really was) based on an offer. The listed price was $199.00, but my offer for significantly less was accepted. I am quite pleased despite the fact that I will have some sewing to do when it arrives.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Pushed the button on the two of these. I'm actually fairly surprised no one else bid on the second one, which appeared to be NOS.

 

[splintercellsz]

Oh boy, some beautiful lids, John and OCMH! I can't wait to see more photos!

 

[ManofKent]

Oh boy, some beautiful lids, John and OCMH! I can't wait to see more photos!

+1 nice finds