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RBattersby

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Luck & Sons sold in Berlin

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They were acquired by Battersby in the '30's. Likely safe to assume this is pre-WW2. Soft but dense with a frayed edge ribbon.

Neither location lasted much longer

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Luck and Sons were bought by Battersby's well before 1900 because one of the travellers they took on from Luck's was a man called Tom Reed, father of Austin Reed, and Battersby's actually gave Austin Reed financial help to set up his business in 1900 (which went into receivership the other day sadly).
They paid £1000 for the order book and goodwill according to old papers I have.
 

RBattersby

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Luck & Sons sold in Berlin

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They were acquired by Battersby in the '30's. Likely safe to assume this is pre-WW2. Soft but dense with a frayed edge ribbon.

Neither location lasted much longer

Nicholl Square
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Unter den Linden
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Just to add - Battersbys kept the label and no doubt used it on hats from their own factory depending on customer demand. Their London warehouse was in Nicholl Square and as your pictures show it was destroyed in world war 2.
 
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Buffalo, NY
Excellent Knox

I haven't hunted for manufacturing labels yet (none easily visible) but I believe from the 1930s. The customs stamps affixed to the Knox hat box were in use from 1930-39. No store imprint, likely purchased from the Knox Hat Store at 40th and Fifth Ave., seen in the postcard just to the south of the NYPL lion. The hat is in remarkable condition, perhaps never worn. The box is quite heavy and also in good condition, with both leather straps and snaps functioning. Will post some better daylight photos in a few days.

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moontheloon

I'll Lock Up
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NJ
Excellent Knox

I haven't hunted for manufacturing labels yet (none easily visible) but I believe from the 1930s. The customs stamps affixed to the Knox hat box were in use from 1930-39. No store imprint, likely purchased from the Knox Hat Store at 40th and Fifth Ave., seen in the postcard just to the south of the NYPL lion. The hat is in remarkable condition, perhaps never worn. The box is quite heavy and also in good condition, with both leather straps and snaps functioning. Will post some better daylight photos in a few days.

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awesome !!

what is the verdict on the size ?

was the seller accurate ?
 

40Cal

One Too Many
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1,689
Location
California
Excellent Knox

I haven't hunted for manufacturing labels yet (none easily visible) but I believe from the 1930s. The customs stamps affixed to the Knox hat box were in use from 1930-39. No store imprint, likely purchased from the Knox Hat Store at 40th and Fifth Ave., seen in the postcard just to the south of the NYPL lion. The hat is in remarkable condition, perhaps never worn. The box is quite heavy and also in good condition, with both leather straps and snaps functioning. Will post some better daylight photos in a few days.

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Gorgeous Knox Alan!
 

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