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

[Lefty]

nice Stevens cap

 

[Landman]

I received a tip from Manfred on this larger size German (?) Back Bow. I think this is an old one but in little worn condition. It also has a clip for the crease (deep center crease) which I have never seen before. Looking forward to receiving this one.

Steve,

That is a very interesting find. When you look at the crease clip on the inside it looks more tightly pinched than when you look at the crown on the outside. I hope you will post a photo of the clip when you receive it. I've never seen one of these before and I'm very interested in seeing how they work. Congratulations!

 

[Lefty]

That back bow is great.

Here's a great back bow Knox milan

 

[hatsRme]

That back bow is great.

Here's a great back bow Knox milan

Yes, absolutly GREAT! I watched with curiousity (WAY too small for me, but outstanding for the "collection") and couldn't help but wonder if there was some optical distortion of the dimensions. Maybe the lucky buyer of this one could confirm of clarify this question?

 

[alanfgag]

The hat body dimensions are common for that style and period milan - the ribbon is very wide and the apparent height and squareness of the crown are likely a result of the camera and downward angle of the photographs. A nice buy for the winner.

 

[hatsRme]

The angle and the optical effect thereof WERE a factor then?
Either way, a terrific addition, great price!

Thanks Alan.

 

[alanfgag]

'twasn't me, though I was tempted. I have a couple similar. The open crown looks attractive compared with the more familiar 50's porkpie often seen in these.

 

[Lefty]

100 Case

Nutria Quality, 7

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Just won this Stetson as a B.I.N. Not too sure on how old it may be, but I am thinking 30's or older?

Definitely '20s-'30s with that frayed ribbon and size sticker!

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Thank you for your thoughtful reply, fedoracentric. I know the ultimate decision is mine, but I enjoy listening to the wisdom of the Lounge. The hat is below for a reference. If anyone can place this hat historically, I would appreciate it.

I'd say 1940's, early 1950's at the latest. The "to duplicate" labels of the '50s and later I noticed are less fancy, and it doesn't have a plastic cover on the liner.

 

[TomS]

That's an old Stetson for sure!

 

[splintercellsz]

GoldenEra & Tom, thanks! I can't wait to get it in my hands (sometime between today & Monday). Looks like it needs quite the amount of love and care to get it back into shape, but I have been on the look for an older Stetson Fedora, and it looks like I may have finally acquired one!

Miami, I too would have to say 40's/50's. Very nice looking hat!

 

[rlk]

Hidden Viennese Velour
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_1556wt_890

 

[hatsRme]

Hidden Viennese Velour
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_1556wt_890

Robert, you, sir, are amazing...! :eusa_clap

 

[splintercellsz]

Robert, what a sweet find!

 

[Garrett]

old Stetson porkpie

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Mens-Ta...3mBLXTRIH4T61dbbnZ3bM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

can't help but wonder if the ribbon is original?

 

[Walt]

old Stetson porkpie

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Mens-Ta...3mBLXTRIH4T61dbbnZ3bM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

can't help but wonder if the ribbon is original?

Too bad the damn moths made it look like it was hit by a shotgun blast! Reminds me of a Buster Keaton mod hat. Keaton once described buying Stetsons by the gross and turning them into his costume hat for his movies. This looks like one.

 

[splintercellsz]

At least that one looks to not have holes through the felt... my most recent stetson has quite the number of holes through the felt... gah!

Great looking Stetson though.

 

[jlee562]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fed...3wvfZvelpTWmVAiLOoU5Y%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Apparently I was the only bidder on this vintage Borso.

Any ideas on the age? This is my first Borsalino.

 

[hatsRme]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fed...3wvfZvelpTWmVAiLOoU5Y%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Apparently I was the only bidder on this vintage Borso.

Any ideas on the age? This is my first Borsalino.

I only have one also, and would be only guessing. But whatever its age, it's magnificent. Congrats!