My lucky day...

[Rhofal]

While I was visiting my grandfather (aged 93, still living by himself) today, I told him that I bought a new hat. So he said "why don't you take a look upstairs, I still have a couple you can take if you like them".

So I'm now the proud owner of two vintage hats; a grey Albertini De Luxe (says 1817 inside, I assume that's the model) and a black Brummel's.

On top of that, while I was rummaging in the attic for something else, I stumbled upon two vintage cameras. A Voigtländer Bessa 1 and a Vest Pocket Kodak (produced between 1912 -1926). Both seem to be in pretty good shape, hardly any dust and no visible blemishes.

I guess I'll have to go to a single's bar next to check if my lucky streak goes on lol

PS: I also saw two big boxes of old magazines at my grandfather's; looked like 50's or 60's era to me. I'll ask him if I can have those when I visit him next time.

Cheers,
Peter

 

[ScionPI2005]

Those are some good finds. You should post some pictures of the hats.

 

[Lincsong]

Excellent find there. How are the bands and ribbon?

 

[KilroyCD]

Excellent finds. In addition to posting photos of the hats as ScionPI2005 siggested, you ought to post photos of the vintage cameras. There's a thread for those in the Display Case section.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=21225

 

[Rhofal]

Posted

I have tried to make pictures, but I'll have to use a better camera I'm afraid. The ones of the hats are completely rubbish, but I have posted the less horrible ones of the cameras:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=21225

I'll try to get decent pictures as soon as possible.

Cheers,
Peter

 

[Rhofal]

Excellent find there. How are the bands and ribbon?

They're in excellent condition, wouldn't be able to tell they were ever worn...

The black one did gather some dust on the top though, I'm going to take both of them to a good old-fashioned hat shop close to home for professional cleaning (I also need the size adjusted from 56 to 57 cm). I've read the great posts on how to take care of hats yourself, but these are dear to me, so I don't want to take any risks...

 

[J. M. Stovall]

When I think about all the hats in attics all over the world my my starts swimming!

 

[MrNewportCustom]

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I guess I'll have to go to a single's bar next to check if my lucky streak goes on lol

Cheers,
Peter

Did you buy a lottery ticket? lol

Incredible find! Nice cameras!


Lee

 

[Rhofal]

Did you buy a lottery ticket? lol

Incredible find! Nice cameras!


Lee

Forgot about that one, Lee... [huh]

However, I did meet up with two lady friends at the local House of Negotiable Affection. I had lost contact with them for over three years and they were extremely happy to see me (so was I, but I told them it was a gun in my pocket lol ).

I used to work there as an etiquette advisor, helping customers remember that seeing is done with the eyes, not the hands

Cheers,
Peter