I have the same feeling when I see European hats dated, with much audacity, in the 20s or 30s as if the upheaval of a total war that has passed through all countries was non-existent. The Italian market for used hats is very frugal in making available hats really datable before the Second World War and this applies to all the brands: Borsalino, Barbisio, Panizza, Albertini, Vanzina and the rest of small producers. Few I have found and the elements to understand are there and sometimes they can be confusing, also because the producers of Italian hats have been among the last ones to adapt to the standards of the modern classification of hats. This is why I find it difficult to date hats that evidently are not from that era, but that "necessarily" must be
Well, it's my own creation. I drag it out on here about once a year when appropriate to the discussion. [emoji4]
Oh Crap!! And i was just getting ready to sell all my Whippets. Oh crap!!
Not scary! Not scary at all!!
I was looking gor that post of yours the other day, but couldn't find it. I am glad you re-posted it, Jim, and will now save it in a folder titled "Fruno's Whippetts" [emoji2]
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
You take the pot! Wow! That seller knows less about hats than what I know about computers, and that's saying.
I just posted a wonderful Churchill on the Other Than eBay thread, Brent.Not sure about the dimensions, but all the Churchill hats I’ve seen before have been decent or better.
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I just posted a wonderful Churchill on the Other Than eBay thread, Brent.
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On second thought, I think I will just keep it. After a couple of weeks on a band block, several 7 1/8 hats from the last batch fit me perfectly, and this Caxton probably will as well.Just bought this one on eBay. I am hoping a week on a custom band block will make it wearable for me, because it is a 7 1/8. I couldn't pass it up.
If anyone wants to trade me for it, I am wide open. It would have to be today, before the seller sends it to my brother-in-law Juan Carlos in Texas, though. I can't very well ask him to ship my hats, as well as receiving them, storing them in his home, and then bring them to me.
This Caxton looks to be in excellent condition.
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I saw that one, too. Three inch brim. Good score.Just bought this one on eBay. I am hoping a week on a custom band block will make it wearable for me, because it is a 7 1/8. I couldn't pass it up.
If anyone wants to trade me for it, I am wide open. It would have to be today, before the seller sends it to my brother-in-law Juan Carlos in Texas, though. I can't very well ask him to ship my hats, as well as receiving them, storing them in his home, and then bring them to me.
This Caxton looks to be in excellent condition.
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I got a kick out of that one. The care for Panama hats insert's pretty cool, though.