Cool info! It apparently is at least old enough for the thread on the sweat to rot...but again no real accuracy there.
) does have a certain romantic quality to it.
Justin, Great finds! As I mentioned (based on the D.P. on the paper label) I think this one is from Delmas & Pont, Quillan (Aude) that made Merino Wool Hats.
Their advertisement is in the lower right corner (from Revue De La Chapellerie (1912) ). You can click on the photos to expand.
Page 849, Guide - Addresses De La Chapellerie, Chapeaux De Feutre/Felt (Laine/Wool)
Quillan l'atelier d'appropriage de l'usine Delmas et Pont en 1900
History of Hat Companies in Quillan including Delmas & Pont (you can translate with Google)
http://www.cartes-postales-quillan.fr/page5a-h.htm
Appears the D. & P. factory was destroyed by fire in 1936.
http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2014/01/26/1803539-quillan-une-page-d-histoire-est-tournee.html
http://www.belcaire-pyrenees.com/ar...te-vallee-de-l-aude-2eme-partie-57343454.html
http://www.collection-cartespostale...elier-d-appropriage-usine-delmas-et-pont.html
Quillan (Aude)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quillan
Very beautiful Daniele, and a real find in NOS condition.I found this hat by chance, while wandering in the French market.
It's a Jea Pellie from the 30's or 40's.
For once I expose myself to dating a hat because I have two other very similar and come straight from those years
They are wool or a mixed felt, lighter in the crown and heavier in the brim
They are unlined and have a patch with the logo in the crown, the size indication in front and some stamps of the sweatband
This was sold in Orleans, but it came to my hands directly from the store.
Jean Pellie - Esperaza "Isofeutre"
Black woll felt "Isofeutre" as stated on the sweatband. It is very soft in the crown and thicker in the brim
You can crease as you like, there are blank stitches on the tape ribbon
The dimensions are the following. Height of crown open 14 cm., Breadth width 6.5 cm and ribbon height 2 cm
The measure is the French 7 which equals a European 61 centimeter and a 7 5/8 US
The shape of Jean Pellie is unequivocally those in vogue in the late thirties and the other French hats I have similar, but are more dated to the 40s.
Daniele, Again great find! Enjoying the additional photos. It's also a large size which makes it even more rare. Congrats!I found this hat by chance, while wandering in the French market.
It's a Jea Pellie from the 30's or 40's.
For once I expose myself to dating a hat because I have two other very similar and come straight from those years
They are wool or a mixed felt, lighter in the crown and heavier in the brim
They are unlined and have a patch with the logo in the crown, the size indication in front and some stamps of the sweatband
This was sold in Orleans, but it came to my hands directly from the store.
Jean Pellie - Esperaza "Isofeutre"
Black woll felt "Isofeutre" as stated on the sweatband. It is very soft in the crown and thicker in the brim
You can crease as you like, there are blank stitches on the tape ribbon
The dimensions are the following. Height of crown open 14 cm., Breadth width 6.5 cm and ribbon height 2 cm
The measure is the French 7 which equals a European 61 centimeter and a 7 5/8 US
The shape of Jean Pellie is unequivocally those in vogue in the late thirties and the other French hats I have similar, but are more dated to the 40s.
Lovely to see a really old hat like this in its original state (and with the basting stitches still on the ribbon!). Great find, Daniele.I found this hat by chance, while wandering in the French market.
It's a Jea Pellie from the 30's or 40's.
For once I expose myself to dating a hat because I have two other very similar and come straight from those years
They are wool or a mixed felt, lighter in the crown and heavier in the brim
They are unlined and have a patch with the logo in the crown, the size indication in front and some stamps of the sweatband
This was sold in Orleans, but it came to my hands directly from the store.
Jean Pellie - Esperaza "Isofeutre"
Black woll felt "Isofeutre" as stated on the sweatband. It is very soft in the crown and thicker in the brim
You can crease as you like, there are blank stitches on the tape ribbon
The dimensions are the following. Height of crown open 14 cm., Breadth width 6.5 cm and ribbon height 2 cm
The measure is the French 7 which equals a European 61 centimeter and a 7 5/8 US
The shape of Jean Pellie is unequivocally those in vogue in the late thirties and the other French hats I have similar, but are more dated to the 40s.
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Beauty. Good work. The brim tells you what it wants. Please listen.Hey all!
I found this Mossant on Etsy. Liked the color, and I have wanted a Mossant soft felt for a while now. The measurements sounded close enough so I took a chance on it. It took only 3 days to arrive from France. I've had stuff take twice that to get here from SoCal.
The hat turned out to be a bit of a project. The leather is in decent shape, but the thread holding reed to felt looked good initially, but gave way when I went to size it up. Ended up disassembling it and sizing up the felt and sweat seperately. Once I had it apart, I saw that the fabric reed tape was fragile, so I reinforced it by gluing a piece of grosgrain around it to keep it from further damage during the reassembly.
I gave the body a naptha bath. A large amount of grode came out, so I gave it a second soak. A bit of sanding to get rid of an old crease line, and ready to put back together. I would have had it done last week, but I took a chunk out of the tip of my index finger and had to wait till last night before I could hold a needle.
Anyway, the result. Color is actually a deep green.
A thick overwelt.
A good tag shot after the naptha bath.
Still a little hint of the glue where a crown tip protector once was.
Sweat stamps
Head shot. This one just doesn't feel like it's meant to be snapped down. I could be wrong.
Brim 2 3/8", crown a scant 5", 100g. The felt is really nice and soft, dry creases well. No idea of the age, hopefully someone will know more than I.
Now I want another Mossant!
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Very well done John. When you restitched the sweat did you stitch through the felt or stitch the sweat to the reed tape?Hey all!
I found this Mossant on Etsy. Liked the color, and I have wanted a Mossant soft felt for a while now. The measurements sounded close enough so I took a chance on it. It took only 3 days to arrive from France. I've had stuff take twice that to get here from SoCal.
The hat turned out to be a bit of a project. The leather is in decent shape, but the thread holding reed to felt looked good initially, but gave way when I went to size it up. Ended up disassembling it and sizing up the felt and sweat seperately. Once I had it apart, I saw that the fabric reed tape was fragile, so I reinforced it by gluing a piece of grosgrain around it to keep it from further damage during the reassembly.
I gave the body a naptha bath. A large amount of grode came out, so I gave it a second soak. A bit of sanding to get rid of an old crease line, and ready to put back together. I would have had it done last week, but I took a chunk out of the tip of my index finger and had to wait till last night before I could hold a needle.
Anyway, the result. Color is actually a deep green.
A thick overwelt.
A good tag shot after the naptha bath.
Still a little hint of the glue where a crown tip protector once was.
Sweat stamps
Head shot. This one just doesn't feel like it's meant to be snapped down. I could be wrong.
Brim 2 3/8", crown a scant 5", 100g. The felt is really nice and soft, dry creases well. No idea of the age, hopefully someone will know more than I.
Now I want another Mossant!
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Thanks Bob!Beauty. Good work. The brim tells you what it wants. Please listen.
Thanks Richard!
Wlcm and it looks good on you too.
Hello Sir: Great hat. Excellent re-do! Looks new! Love the ribbon bow and welt. I think you are right, the over-welt yearns an upturned brim. Very nice. Be well. BowenHey all!
I found this Mossant on Etsy. Liked the color, and I have wanted a Mossant soft felt for a while now. The measurements sounded close enough so I took a chance on it. It took only 3 days to arrive from France. I've had stuff take twice that to get here from SoCal.
The hat turned out to be a bit of a project. The leather is in decent shape, but the thread holding reed to felt looked good initially, but gave way when I went to size it up. Ended up disassembling it and sizing up the felt and sweat seperately. Once I had it apart, I saw that the fabric reed tape was fragile, so I reinforced it by gluing a piece of grosgrain around it to keep it from further damage during the reassembly.
I gave the body a naptha bath. A large amount of grode came out, so I gave it a second soak. A bit of sanding to get rid of an old crease line, and ready to put back together. I would have had it done last week, but I took a chunk out of the tip of my index finger and had to wait till last night before I could hold a needle.
Anyway, the result. Color is actually a deep grey/green.
A thick overwelt.
A good tag shot after the naptha bath.
Still a little hint of the glue where a crown tip protector once was.
Sweat stamps
Head shot. This one just doesn't feel like it's meant to be snapped down. I could be wrong.
Brim 2 3/8", crown a scant 5", 100g. The felt is really nice and soft, dry creases well. No idea of the age, hopefully someone will know more than I.
Now I want another Mossant!
Updare: just looked up the color name. Orage = thunderstorm. Fits.
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Thank you Bowen!
Truly excellent job, John. That hat looks like new. Still can't get my head around why they are so rare over here. I've never seen one in the flesh so to speak.Hey all!
I found this Mossant on Etsy. Liked the color, and I have wanted a Mossant soft felt for a while now. The measurements sounded close enough so I took a chance on it. It took only 3 days to arrive from France. I've had stuff take twice that to get here from SoCal.
The hat turned out to be a bit of a project. The leather is in decent shape, but the thread holding reed to felt looked good initially, but gave way when I went to size it up. Ended up disassembling it and sizing up the felt and sweat seperately. Once I had it apart, I saw that the fabric reed tape was fragile, so I reinforced it by gluing a piece of grosgrain around it to keep it from further damage during the reassembly.
I gave the body a naptha bath. A large amount of grode came out, so I gave it a second soak. A bit of sanding to get rid of an old crease line, and ready to put back together. I would have had it done last week, but I took a chunk out of the tip of my index finger and had to wait till last night before I could hold a needle.
Anyway, the result. Color is actually a deep grey/green.
A thick overwelt.
A good tag shot after the naptha bath.
Still a little hint of the glue where a crown tip protector once was.
Sweat stamps
Head shot. This one just doesn't feel like it's meant to be snapped down. I could be wrong.
Brim 2 3/8", crown a scant 5", 100g. The felt is really nice and soft, dry creases well. No idea of the age, hopefully someone will know more than I.
Now I want another Mossant!
Updare: just looked up the color name. Orage = thunderstorm. Fits.
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I think that the rarity stems from the fact that the secret ingredient in their felt blend is frog fur*, and it is then pounced with hen's teeth.
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