FS/FT: Boegel's Two-Tone Milan 7-1/2

[belfastboy]

This is a recent acquisition from a local estate auction but is too large to fit my head. As such, I am currently entertaining trade offers only at this time. If a suitable trade is not proffered and agreed to this listing will be opened up for sale at some time on Sunday, 09/01/19.

EDIT 20190901: This listing is now open for sale. I am asking $125 USD shipped to contiguous U.S. I am willing to ship to other locations but we will need to discuss shipping costs. Please PM if interested.

And now the hat, a Boegel's Milan in size 7-1/2:
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Specs:

Two-tone natural and gray Milan
Pleated grayish-purple pug with black and white flecks
2-1/2" Brim
4" Crown at the front as creased, rising to 4.5" in the middle
5.4oz Weight
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Overall condition is excellent. The flexible Milan could be worn brim up or down, though the natural shaping of the brim seems to be better down. I have tried to identify a few very minor flaws as evidenced in the last three pictures. All in all this is a truly wonderful hat. I would keep and wear this proudly if it were my size.

Boegel's is a fine men's store still in business today after more than hundred years. Haberdasheries are becoming fewer and far between so here is your chance to own a great and unique piece of history.

There is still time to enjoy summer straw hats, so don't get bageled on this Boegel's!

 

[belfastboy]

This is a recent acquisition from a local estate auction but is too large to fit my head. As such, I am currently entertaining trade offers only at this time. If a suitable trade is not proffered and agreed to this listing will be opened up for sale at some time on Sunday, 09/01/19.

EDIT 20190901: This listing is now open for sale. I am asking $125 USD shipped to contiguous U.S. I am willing to ship to other locations but we will need to discuss shipping costs. Please PM if interested.

And now the hat, a Boegel's Milan in size 7-1/2:
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Specs:

Two-tone natural and gray Milan
Pleated grayish-purple pug with black and white flecks
2-1/2" Brim
4" Crown at the front as creased, rising to 4.5" in the middle
5.4oz Weight
​

Overall condition is excellent. The flexible Milan could be worn brim up or down, though the natural shaping of the brim seems to be better down. I have tried to identify a few very minor flaws as evidenced in the last three pictures. All in all this is a truly wonderful hat. I would keep and wear this proudly if it were my size.

Boegel's is a fine men's store still in business today after more than hundred years. Haberdasheries are becoming fewer and far between so here is your chance to own a great and unique piece of history.

There is still time to enjoy summer straw hats, so don't get bageled on this Boegel's!

I was able to make a trade for a long desired Milan. Unfortunately it was a very large 7 1/2" maybe closer to a 7 5/8". So I worked at removing and then radically belling the sweat and now it fits. Also raised the crown just a bit. Decided that as I taken it aapart I may as well replace the brown pugg. I have long wanted a Milan but could not bring myself to spend the money with Art and then regretted missing the boat. Not happy with the bow keeper so need to redo it but overall happy with the grey on grey. I love the hat.