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

[Blare]

I was outbid, but I was hoping a Lounger picked this up for the interesting factor.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Men-039-s-Cavanagh-Tan-Fedora-Hat-7-1-4-New-Old-Stock-In-Box-Double-Brim-/184370916482?nma=true&si=hfxWS%2Fh3Hb5hFcM2isym1WdWDQU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I Was speculating on that one with @Randall Renshaw My initial impression was it was two hats stuck together and might be a little jackpot. But that pug was telling us something Goofy might be going on. Like maybe someone cut the crown off another hat and layered it on top then placed the pug to cover the seam. Interestingly There is a 1962 patent on a double brim hat process. But it doesn’t look like that. For some reason I thought it belonged to HCA

 

[TheOldFashioned]

That is exactly what I thought when I saw that........pretty funny if that turns out to be true.....that is if the buyer is from here and shares that info......

Sounds like Art made something similar years ago but the pictures are lost due to broken links:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/double-brim-adventure-hats.57999/​

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-bwana-arrives-first-pics.7077/​

I Was speculating on that one with @Randall Renshaw My initial impression was it was two hats stuck together and might be a little jackpot. But that pug was telling us something Goofy might be going on. Like maybe someone cut the crown off another hat and layered it on top then placed the pug to cover the seam. Interestingly There is a 1962 patent on a double brim hat process. But it doesn’t look like that. For some reason I thought it belonged to HCA
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There had been one of these folded over double brim hats listed on eBay for quite a while. Not sure if it's still there or not.

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Shoot, it almost looks like two hats stacked in the one pic. If so, I could have kept the 7 1/4 on the bottom and sent the top one to you!

I also wonder if that pug/ribbon is original.

I would not be too quick to think this hat was messed with by an owner. There is a small tradition of hats made for the tropics that are two felts sandwiched together. The concept was that in the heat of the tropics or the jungles, the upper layer would take all the heat, but the inner layer would stay cooler because it is not directly exposed to the sun. I don't think they are very common and I really can't say that is what this hat is. But I know they exist.

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Here is a photo of what I mean...

 

[carouselvic]

1955 dobbs

 

[M Hatman]

1955 dobbs

I was thinking of that Dobbs but could not remember what is was called.....though of course the edges were not exposed......
I think Louis is on to the real answer.......

 

[Frunobulax]

Here is a photo of what I mean... View attachment 250270

GIven the look of the hat, maybe they were trying to emulate Stewart Granger's.

 

[M Hatman]

GIven the look of the hat, maybe they were trying to emulate Stewart Granger's.

Fruno.....you should have just outbid them!!!!!! This is driving us nuts!!!!
You COULD HAVE SOLD US THE ANSWER!!!!!!! AND got your investment back!!!!!!
YES........

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

GIven the look of the hat, maybe they were trying to emulate Stewart Granger's.

It would not surprise me. Lots of people try to make items they see on film. I know I have! LOL

 

[Blare]

Here is a photo of what I mean... View attachment 250270

Oh wow. Very similar

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The seller’s photos were terrible, but size 7 5/8 plus genuine Panama plus Optimo of Chicago plus reasonable price plus “excellent condition” equals BUY it.

I can’t remember the last time I saw such low quality photos.

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Another 100... this time a pretty rare Dobbs 100, almost fetches $400.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-1950s...171469?hash=item342cc1660d:g:GJAAAOSwrb5fFzXz

 

[Just Daniel]

Hopefully it is not an Opfimo.

Ha ha! I crack myself up.

The seller’s photos were terrible, but size 7 5/8 plus genuine Panama plus Optimo of Chicago plus reasonable price plus “excellent condition” equals BUY it.

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I can’t remember the last time I saw such low quality photos.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It’s too small for me, and it’s not in super shape, but it’s hard to pass a six inch #52 block and the price was right.

 

[belfastboy]

It’s too small for me, and it’s not in super shape, but it’s hard to pass a six inch #52 block and the price was right.

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that is a great get....if you ever want to move it...shoot me message

 

[deadlyhandsome]

that is a great get....if you ever want to move it...shoot me message

Will do. I’m really looking for a 7 3/4 long oval 6” #52...and maybe a #51 and a #81.

 

[belfastboy]

Will do. I’m really looking for a 7 3/4 long oval 6” #52...and maybe a #51 and a #81.

In my way of trying to save a few bucks I ordered a block that is straight sided, slightly rounded but ONLY about 3" high. I cut two ovals to match out of 2x8" lumber (fir) and finished it with a belt sander. I then attached it with a thin layer of painter's tape and then a layer of thin duct tape. It works and I get blocks that save me It saves me $100 each. It ain't real pretty but it works! It gives me straight sided blocks 6" high and I can lower it 1 1/2" if I want to make a lower crowned ladies hat.

 

[Just Daniel]

If I had a $1 for every time I say “Wow! is that a...?” and it’s only a salesman sample.

Ha!

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

If I had a $1 for every time I say “Wow! is that a...?” and it’s only a salesman sample.

Ha!

What do you mean "salesman sample"?

 

[Just Daniel]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dobbs-Fifth-Avenue-Knox-New-York-Salesman-Sample-Hats-and-Hat-Boxes-Vintage/372790049495

What do you mean "salesman sample"?