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

[Redfokker]

Well, I don't have that color.

I think I'll offer him $50. I'll bet he bites.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

I guess I'll bid on it if you are out. Wouldn't want to step on any toes.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Demon Hanover in 7 1/4 just spotted up on the Bay!
At a price not even a dentist could love.

I offered $250, just to put his feet on the ground, whoever he is. [emoji5]

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[Joao Encarnado]

Someone went crazy and the color in pictures is not correct...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-RESIST...vip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Just bought this Courtney on eBay.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Another Foxhound. I was attracted to the ribbon and bound brim colors

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[Bill Hughes]

Another Foxhound. I was attracted to the ribbon and bound brim colors

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Very nice!

 

[RJR]

Very nice!

+1

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Another Foxhound. I was attracted to the ribbon and bound brim colors

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Very distinctive Max, almost looks like a custom.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Very distinctive Max, almost looks like a custom.

Thanks, B!

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[splintercellsz]

1950s(?) "Imperial" Stetson. I've only seen photos of the vented(?) sweatband feature, it'll be neat to actually see it in person

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[splintercellsz]

Was tipped off to this one from a fellow lounger, and I can't say thank you enough. i can't wait to see how this one compares to my other select quality stetsons

dated Dec 1929

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[TheOldFashioned]

Scored this Stetson Select bowler a couple weeks ago. Pics are from the listing as I am still researching this piece:



Wasn't particularly looking for a bowler at the time, but then I saw the retailer. I live in the greater South Bend area, and many times I have walked by that address. (The original building has unfortunately long since been demolished, and is now retail shops on the street level and a parking garage above. That particular address is now a diner. Haven't tried the food, but will now make it a point to go.)

Pretty sure this is from late 20s based on what I've read on several threads on FL. This also matches Spiro ads I found from the same time period advertising Stetson hats. (Earlier ads mention being a Knox retailer.) One of those serendipitous moments when I found out I won. To think this hat has come around full circle after ~90 years is fascinating to me.

Suffice to say, this hat makes me smile. As a bonus, the wife likes it.

 

[steur]

Another Foxhound. I was attracted to the ribbon and bound brim colors

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A size 7 eh? Quick, send it to me before Max and Ignacio get it!...... O, never mind.
Beautiful Knox, Max. That brim binding is a great feature.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

A size 7 eh? Quick, send it to me before Max and Ignacio get it!...... O, never mind.
Beautiful Knox, Max. That brim binding is a great feature.

Sorry, about this next one, Stefan. I decided to expand my size range just a little more. The brim width is 2 7/8, so Ignacio has plenty of brim to work with. No stretching needed. [emoji3]
I didn't have a single Dunlap, and it has such a beautiful shape and colors.

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[Tukwila]

Sorry, about this next one, Stefan. I decided to expand my size range just a little more. The brim width is 2 7/8, so Ignacio has plenty of brim to work with. No stretching needed. [emoji3]
I didn't have a single Dunlap, and it has such a beautiful shape and colors.

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The size tag with "ovalized sixteenths" and the "Custom Edge" marking on the sweat are the same as Knox hats. So did Knox make make the Dunlap hats then ?

 

[alanfgag]

The size tag with "ovalized sixteenths" and the "Custom Edge" marking on the sweat are the same as Knox hats. So did Knox make make the Dunlap hats then ?

Dunlap was acquired by Knox around 1918-1919.

 

[Redfokker]

Scored this Stetson Select bowler a couple weeks ago. Pics are from the listing as I am still researching this piece:

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Wasn't particularly looking for a bowler at the time, but then I saw the retailer. I live in the greater South Bend area, and many times I have walked by that address. (The original building has unfortunately long since been demolished, and is now retail shops on the street level and a parking garage above. That particular address is now a diner. Haven't tried the food, but will now make it a point to go.)

Pretty sure this is from late 20s based on what I've read on several threads on FL. This also matches Spiro ads I found from the same time period advertising Stetson hats. (Earlier ads mention being a Knox retailer.) One of those serendipitous moments when I found out I won. To think this hat has come around full circle after ~90 years is fascinating to me.

Suffice to say, this hat makes me smile. As a bonus, the wife likes it.

Very nice old Derby (its American, so...Derby), with a great historical tie to your locale. You are already on track with your research. Sometimes the style of store logo can be a clue to dating. Have you checked under the sweat band (carefully) for manufacturer tags? There is a dedicated threat around here somewhere about Stetson tag dating. Looks like an early one for sure. Welcome to the Fray!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Dunlap was acquired by Knox around 1918-1919.

Thank you, Alan.

I bought this next hat because its shape and the colors of the liner remind me of my Tropp the Hatter fedora.
My Tropp is from Philadelphia, and this John the Hatter is from New Jersey, but I vaguely remember that Steven, @mayserwegener, did some research on Tropp hats and New Jersey was mentioned somewhere.
The last two pics are of the Tropp.

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[steur]

Sorry, about this next one, Stefan. I decided to expand my size range just a little more. The brim width is 2 7/8, so Ignacio has plenty of brim to work with. No stretching needed. [emoji3]
I didn't have a single Dunlap, and it has such a beautiful shape and colors.

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Thank you, Alan.

I bought this next hat because its shape and the colors of the liner remind me of my Tropp the Hatter fedora.
My Tropp is from Philadelphia, and this John the Hatter is from New Jersey, but I vaguely remember that Steven, @mayserwegener, did some research on Tropp hats and New Jersey was mentioned somewhere.
The last two pics are of the Tropp.

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I have been watching both the Dunlap and the blue John the Hatter fedora, but didn't bid on either of them because of their size. One too small and one too large. Sometimes this works just fine, but not being able to try them and not having an Ignacio at my disposal, I just grit my teeth and wait for the next one that is my size. I do think sizing a hat 3 to 4 sizes up is a bit of a stretch though. Nice catches nonetheless, Max.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have been watching both the Dunlap and the blue John the Hatter fedora, but didn't bid on either of them because of their size. One too small and one too large. Sometimes this works just fine, but not being able to try them and not having an Ignacio at my disposal, I just grit my teeth and wait for the next one that is my size. I do think sizing a hat 3 to 4 sizes up is a bit of a stretch though. Nice catches nonetheless, Max.

Well, we've already done three. I don't know why it wouldn't work with four. I will show the latest in the New Hats thread today.

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