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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

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And on our way home yesterday from Fathers Day activities......We find these from out in the wild......
a circa 1940, Knox "Tom & Jerry" gift box:
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And this Massive proportioned American Market Borsalino circa 1950....

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More on the Borsa here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-borsalino-brotherhood.13133/post-3017278
Yep, a nice end to Fathers Day indeed!!!;)


That Borsalino is a gem. Hard to get better than that.
 
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BrianB

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Good evening gentlemen, here I have an item of interest at auction: a Stephen L. Stetson fedora. It seems to be in nice condition and I’ve never seen any hats from them before. It also looks to be quite old.

I did research and discovered the history and background of the company, but did not encounter conclusive comments on the quality or value of their hats. I saw a couple threads on the Lounge which referenced a guide thread back in 2009, but I couldn’t access it. If any of you have knowledge about this hat, I’ll be glad to have your input.
Respectfully,
Brian
 

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Mighty44

Call Me a Cab
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Good evening gentlemen, here I have an item of interest at auction: a Stephen L. Stetson fedora. It seems to be in nice condition and I’ve never seen any hats from them before. It also looks to be quite old.

I did research and discovered the history and background of the company, but did not encounter conclusive comments on the quality or value of their hats. I saw a couple threads on the Lounge which referenced a guide thread back in 2009, but I couldn’t access it. If any of you have knowledge about this hat, I’ll be glad to have your input.
Respectfully,
Brian
That’s a beauty!
 
A defeat.

Wasn't feeling too well on Sunday so laid down "for a minute" ... three hours later I had missed the ends of these auctions and, of course, lost out.

This Stetson Select Quality sold for $18. Size 7.

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This pair (in a pile of ladies floppy straw hats) sold for $14. No sizes known.

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I probably would have also taken this one:

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I hope someone here ended up with them.
 
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A defeat.

Wasn't feeling too well on Sunday so laid down "for a minute" ... three hours later I had missed the ends of these auctions and, of course, lost out.

This Stetson Select Quality sold for $18. Size 7.

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This pair (in a pile of ladies floppy straw hats) sold for $14. No sizes known.

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I probably would have also taken this one:

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I hope someone here ended up with them.
Oh dear.. I hate when that happens.

I have it on good authority the Select Quality will end up in good hands ;)

That second grouping though…. Oh my!
 
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I’d call this a victory. A $42 bid won this 1900-1915 Stetson. The size was not listed and I figured it would be the usual 6-7/8 to 7-1/8, but it turned out to be a seldom seen 7-1/2! Woot!

As arrived. I haven’t steamed it or done any cleaning.

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Good get, Bob. Congrats.
 

quikrick

One Too Many
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I’d call this a victory. A $42 bid won this 1900-1915 Stetson. The size was not listed and I figured it would be the usual 6-7/8 to 7-1/8, but it turned out to be a seldom seen 7-1/2! Woot!

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Score!!
 
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I’d call this a victory. A $42 bid won this 1900-1915 Stetson. The size was not listed and I figured it would be the usual 6-7/8 to 7-1/8, but it turned out to be a seldom seen 7-1/2! Woot!

As arrived. I haven’t steamed it or done any cleaning.

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Wow! Great find, Bob! Congratulations
 

TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab
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I’d call this a victory. A $42 bid won this 1900-1915 Stetson. The size was not listed and I figured it would be the usual 6-7/8 to 7-1/8, but it turned out to be a seldom seen 7-1/2! Woot!

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Jackpot! Way to go, Bob!
 
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I’d call this a victory. A $42 bid won this 1900-1915 Stetson. The size was not listed and I figured it would be the usual 6-7/8 to 7-1/8, but it turned out to be a seldom seen 7-1/2! Woot!

As arrived. I haven’t steamed it or done any cleaning.

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Great find, Bob! That’s an Alan hat!
 

BrianB

New in Town
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The 6 3/4 beaver brown/green Stephen L. Stetson has arrived! I purchased it at auction for $30 on Invaluable a few weeks ago. The sweatband is smooth and supple, while the felt is quite light and crushable and is in great shape. It is a bit dusty so I’ll brush it off in a moment. It fits my stepdad perfectly as hoped.
Brian
 

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