I really want one of these old panamas with such great patina. Unfortunately for me, this balibuntal is only a 7 1/8.
m000m000 said:Managed to snag this entire lot. Not sure I'll end up keeping all of them, but I can always sell them further on, and at ~25$ a piece you can't complain too much .
I'm right there with you. I was watching this one and hope someone here made the winning bid.Lefty said:I really want one of these old panamas with such great patina. Unfortunately for me, this balibuntal is only a 7 1/8.
ScottF said:Thanks, Boodles. I read in "Scientific Hat Refinishing..." about using the back of a knife (I think) to rub out dried stain material. I did a couple of passes with the back of a butterknife because it was dull, and I didn't want to dig out felt. Then I used the back of a pair of scissors (sharper) to get more of it, then finished with my fingernail and a lot of brushing. There are still a few spots, but it it now presentable.
For ribbons, I have been rubbing a very small amount of water, with the grain, with a cloth, then rubbing it lightly with a dry cloth to dry and blend any possible stain. It's worked well so far.
Mario said:Yes! A few minutes ago, I scored a nice Mayser parabuntal on ebay Germany for 4,25 €. Nice shot.
Nice one!!!
Good, that we have diferent sizes
Dreispitz said:Good, that we have diferent sizes
Who is Rosie Boylan & when can we see the "after" pictures?cookie said:I am going to see what Rosie Boylan can do with this:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=190303956764
This one ended with no bids and was relisted. It has a brim under 3" so I was definitely interested. I made the seller an offer below their BIN and they accepted. I must have enough straws by now.Razzman said:Nice looking Montecrist Optimo, Carter! I saw it a couple of days ago, too big for me.
All I can add is "Bah, Homburg". :cheers1:MattJH said:There is a straw hat listed on eBay right now as being made of "leather" because that's what it says inside the hat. On the sweatband. The seller continues in the description talking about how strange the leather feels.
YOU KNOW, BECAUSE IT'S A STRAW HAT.
UnbeLIEVable!
carter said:Who is Rosie Boylan & when can we see the "after" pictures?
Whew. A museum piece at bargain basement prices.Lefty said: