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Homburg Nation

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I'm on the computer and I don't see it . The monitor is 22" X 18" , so its big , I just don't see anything separating . Sorry

Both of the hats I bought from him needed to have the sweatbands replaced. The first one fell completely apart the first time I gently manipulated it. I thought the second was going to be alright but after an hour of wearing it the sweat separated in two locations. The sweats both looked fine when I first received them. I wouldn't trust any of them to be in good condition. They were improperly stored and before buying I'd figure in the cost of a new sweat and the loss of the stampings on original sweat.
 
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19,001
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Central California
That's ok,but when I go to ebay and mouse over it to zoom I see well.We'll agree to disagree.Also after knowing one member here got one of his hats and the sweat crumbled.I'm not willing to take the chance at full price.

I wish I would have seen what you saw. Both of the hats I bought from him needed to have their sweats replaced. Still nice hats, but the added expense was an unwelcomed surprise.
 

DOGMAN

One Too Many
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1,625
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Getting burned twice is enough for me. I'm not totally disappointed in the hats, but I think they are $50-75 hats in their condition. The seller does not inspire confidence in any future purchases.
Sorry you got burned.I'd ask for some money back.I really try to check out the pics very closely.Your right about the price.That's about what I offered for the hat.Guess he didn't want to hear it.But now he knows...hope he doesn't burn anyone else.
 
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19,001
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Central California
The Dobbs I bought arrived today and it was indeed a size 7 1/8 and not 7 1/2 as advertised. The vintage market for those with larger heads is brutal. I'm going to take a break for a couple of weeks; I feel beat up.

If anyone is interested in it for what I payed ($20 plus shipping) it's yours:

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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
My gray Biltmore arrived today as well as the too small Dobbs. The Biltmore is a keeper in charcoal gray; however, it was not in the new condition the seller claimed.

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The ribbon has an almost green tint to it. I like it.


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Very nice, glad this one suits your size. The innards sure are pretty. Looks like it is in good shape.
 
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12,384
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Albany Oregon
Recently arrived F.R.Tripler Homburg in a are size of 7 1/2... Outstanding felt hand. Inside foxing and other stuff. I love this piece!

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Good sir! Very nice Tripler Homburg. With that brim, it would tend toward a "Lord's Hat". I did some research on the Tripler company a while back, I'll have to dig that up. Hard to tell who made this hat for the store based on the mfg tag. I think you would come up with something similar in a lounge search.
 
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Catching up on my postings. This Battersby "Superior" Homburg came in a package from the Netherlands. Stefan thinks this one is from the 1940s to early 50s. Super soft felt for a homburg, nice finish. Classic styling drew me to this one, and I needed a British Homburg for my international collection. Size is a 7 1/8 English, which is a 58cm. With a little nudge, fits just right. This one will get a bunch of casual wear.
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Couple of these images are from Stefan, he always gets great shots with a brick background.
 
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19,001
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Central California
Catching up on my postings. This Battersby "Superior" Homburg came in a package from the Netherlands. Stefan thinks this one is from the 1940s to early 50s. Super soft felt for a homburg, nice finish. Classic styling drew me to this one, and I needed a British Homburg for my international collection. Size is a 7 1/8 English, which is a 58cm. With a little nudge, fits just right. This one will get a bunch of casual wear.
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Couple of these images are from Stefan, he always gets great shots with a brick background.

Wow, that's a good looking hat. The shape is just how I like a homburg.
 

NewJack

Practically Family
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New Jersey
Good sir! Very nice Tripler Homburg. With that brim, it would tend toward a "Lord's Hat". I did some research on the Tripler company a while back, I'll have to dig that up. Hard to tell who made this hat for the store based on the mfg tag. I think you would come up with something similar in a lounge search.

Hmmm... A Lord's hat! You have helped to pique my interest in doing further research! Thanks!
 
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Albany Oregon
Hmmm... A Lord's hat! You have helped to pique my interest in doing further research! Thanks!
Typically, what is considered as a Lord's Hat is a homburg style without any binding on the brim edges. There is some debate as to the origin of the name. They are a casual homburg style worn by the Gentry on their trips to the village. If you Google, you see images of Downton Abby.
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