Hatbox Homage

[steur]

Almost forgot. Picked up one of these Borsalino coffin hat boxes recently. I think I paid about $12 for it and that included the ladies hat that was inside. That turned out to be a gorgeous velours hood, which I am considering to use to make a hat out of. Fleur of Penumbra is mulling on it to see what can be done.

 

[steur]

Here's another thing I picked up. These little Barbisio hat boxes can be found on Ebay regularly, usually at quite inflated asking prices. I actually bought three of them in an auction and was kind of surprised when the seller asked me if I wanted any more. Well, how many have you got? Turned out he actually had 200 of them! When asked, he didn't divulge how they came to be in his possession, but I suspect it may have been a leftover item after the Barbisio factory closed. I've never seen one offered that had a little hat inside like the American gift boxes, so I think they always came without one.

 

[M Hatman]

Here is one I know little about.....Love the artwork though......
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[Hurricane Jack]

In a load of old boxes I came up with this green & yellow Stetson box. Not model specific, no other markings or tags other than what is left of a paper tag stapled over the rim like used to be done under the lid. The other 3 sides do not have the Stetson script or the crest. Note the crest has the mapleleaf. The lid seems to be trimmed in blue or a blue green. Most of the box has aged to almost a cream color. I'm thinking 1960's but anyone have any info on when & why?

 

[BobHufford]

Saw this on an auction site and thought it was interesting enough to share here. 1965:

 

[Desert dog]

I don't know if there is any significance to the patriotic scenes on this box. Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, and Carpenter Hall.

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[M Hatman]

I don't know if there is any significance to the patriotic scenes on this box. Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, and Carpenter Hall.

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Philadelphia........where they were located.....

 

[steur]

Picked this one up last week. Arrived today. Steve @mayserwegener has posted one of these here before. The inner ring has gone, but other than that in very nice shape for a pre-war box.
Hückel hatbox.

 

[mayserwegener]

Picked this one up last week. Arrived today. Steve @mayserwegener has posted one of these here before. The inner ring has gone, but other than that in very nice shape for a pre-war box.
Hückel hatbox.

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Stefan, I actually found out these were made after WWII by Zeitler - Karton, Murnau / Oberbayern (still in business). I received two JHS Hats in same type boxes so I incorrectly assumed the boxes were from the same time period.

Zeitler - Karton, Murnau / Oberbayern, Hat Boxes, Hat Cases, Hat Holders

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...u-oberbayern-hat-boxes-hat-cases-hat-holders/

 

[steur]

Stefan, I actually found out these were made after WWII by Zeitler - Karton, Murnau / Oberbayern (still in business). I received two JHS Hats in same type boxes so I incorrectly assumed the boxes were from the same time period.

Zeitler - Karton, Murnau / Oberbayern, Hat Boxes, Hat Cases, Hat Holders

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...u-oberbayern-hat-boxes-hat-cases-hat-holders/

Steve, thanks for that additional information. I only found the first posting of this type of box and missed the later one. Good to know.

 

[M Hatman]

Here are two hat boxes that had been on display for a good many years in a store that sadly is now closing......I will treasure these even more now!

 

[BobHufford]

^^^^^ Mark -- I recently saw this box. Makes me think that Keith was part of the Langenberger / Beaver Brand umbrella due to the box itself.

 

[M Hatman]

^^^^^ Mark -- I recently saw this box. Makes me think that Keith was part of the Langenberger / Beaver Brand umbrella due to the box itself.

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Yes, I wondered that too.......I actually have a Keith hat I forgot about.....a 30's boater.

 

[M Hatman]

A Stetson Satellite......
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[M Hatman]

A Knox Topper and a Mr Green Hats boxes....
M

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Yes, I wondered that too.......I actually have a Keith hat I forgot about.....a 30's boater. View attachment 175827 View attachment 175828

You “forgot” that you owned such a hat!

Good to see back and posting, Mark!


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[M Hatman]

Stetson ladies hat box and one for a Bond 15.......
M

 

[M Hatman]

Here is an unidentified illustration box...
M

 

[steur]

Here is an unidentified illustration box...
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That's a great haul of boxes you scored there, Mark. Can't say which one I like best.

 

[BobHufford]

A Knox Topper and a Mr Green Hats boxes....

I like that Mr. Green branding. Wonder if it was this guy?

We could probably start a new thread with all the brands put out by Beaver Brands. This one was local.

From their closing auction: