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[mayserwegener]

Very cool! NOS with moth bites? Must have been on display in the window.

This is fairly typical with NOS hats that have been stored away in less than ideal conditions for a long period of time. This hat had a large amount of dust and dirt on the top of the crown so stored away in less than ideal conditions.

 

[Redfokker]

After a long wait for FedEx to send their VW bug from Pennsylvania with my hat, today the St. Regis landed. Overall, I'm more than pleased with this Homburg. The sweat is a little on the dry side, being conditioned right now. The 7 1/4 size has shrunk by a bunch, maybe evidenced by the dry sweat. The rest of the hat is rather pristine. The liner logo has the shield and stars as well as the sweat logo. The retailer, McCue & Drummond was located in the Hotel McAlpin in New York until 1946 when they were forced out by the new owners. I cannot find where they went or how long they stayed in business in a simple search. I'm off to Mike Miller at NW Hats in the morning to have it stretched to a LO.

 

[Redfokker]

Images of the innards of the new Stetson homburg. Until the sweat comes back to life a little, I'm afraid to check for goodies below. Probably tomorrow. Hope to find some indication of age, could it possibly date to 1946 or earlier?

 

[moontheloon]

Images of the innards of the new Stetson homburg. Until the sweat comes back to life a little, I'm afraid to check for goodies below. Probably tomorrow. Hope to find some indication of age, could it possibly date to 1946 or earlier?
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Looks 40s to me

 

[Redfokker]

Looks 40s to me

And I'm excited about that. Can't wait to see what is under the sweat.

 

[Chepstow]

Very nice Mike, I also agree with Moon, 40s to early 50s - congrats!


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[Redfokker]

Very nice Mike, I also agree with Moon, 40s to early 50s - congrats!


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Thanks

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible" "Seal Velour", measures 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. The Velour on this one is fantastic (molds like clay) and in perfect condition. The color is a Dark Chocolate Brown that absorbs all light so very difficult to photograph. This hat had a Crease Clip because you can see the deep crease is still present in the Crown. Also a very interesting liner that coordinates with the felt color. I couldn't locate a paper label but might be farther up into the crown. What is interesting is that I have J. Hückel ´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirror from Huthase (from the same time period) with a similar style hat (Color, Form). I am very much looking forward to wearing this hat when cooler temperatures arrive.

 

[Redfokker]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible" "Seal Velour", measures 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. The Velour on this one is fantastic (molds like clay) and in perfect condition. The color is a Dark Chocolate Brown that absorbs all light so very difficult to photograph. This hat had a Crease Clip because you can see the deep crease is still present in the Crown. Also a very interesting liner that coordinates with the felt color. I couldn't locate a paper label but might be farther up into the crown. What is interesting is that I have J. Hückel ´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirror from Huthase (from the same time period) with a similar style hat (Color, Form). I am very much looking forward to wearing this hat when cooler temperatures arrive.

Interesting finish, must feel good to the touch. I have a box of period crease clips if you want to recreate the look.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mike, Thanks! As I mentioned it's very difficult to photograph. The front view gives a better idea of the Velour finish. I have crease clips but I will probably just leave it as is.

 

[alanfgag]

Beautiful Steve!

 

[VintageEveryday]

my new Stetson De-Luxe stratoliner. Literally bought it last week. It was worth the $245 I paid to have a Brand new hat with the quality and construction of a vintage one

 

[steur]

After a long wait for FedEx to send their VW bug from Pennsylvania with my hat, today the St. Regis landed. Overall, I'm more than pleased with this Homburg. The sweat is a little on the dry side, being conditioned right now. The 7 1/4 size has shrunk by a bunch, maybe evidenced by the dry sweat. The rest of the hat is rather pristine. The liner logo has the shield and stars as well as the sweat logo. The retailer, McCue & Drummond was located in the Hotel McAlpin in New York until 1946 when they were forced out by the new owners. I cannot find where they went or how long they stayed in business in a simple search. I'm off to Mike Miller at NW Hats in the morning to have it stretched to a LO.
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Isn't the saying "all good things come to those that wait"? You have been waiting a while, Mike, but that certainly is a good thing right there. Great looking hat.

 

[Redfokker]

Isn't the saying "all good things come to those that wait"? You have been waiting a while, Mike, but that certainly is a good thing right there. Great looking hat.

Patience is a virtue? I have noticed that the shipping companies here in the US have vastly different and unpredictable delivery times. This hat took 12 days from the end of the auction, which I felt was kind of long. I was just happy to see it show up and was very pleased with the homburg.

 

[steur]

Don't know where else to post this one. Stetson does seem to have several threads, but not for these dress hats. Anyway. Stetson Imperial in brown, size 7 with mode edge. Brim at 6,5 cmand crown at 11cm at the pinch. Beautifully lined and in as new condition. I've had this hat for the longest time (since I started collection hats that is) but never got around to posting it because I could not find the right thread for it. You could say this hat started off the hat collecting for me. Doesn't get much wear I must admit, because it's a bit roomy for me. The felt is incredible. Don't have the usual setup of pictures of this one and don't even have a shot of the label. Judging by the crest and size label this one is from the early to mid-fifties.

 

[KarlCrow]

Don't know where else to post this one. Stetson does seem to have several threads, but not for these dress hats. Anyway. Stetson Imperial in brown, size 7 with mode edge. Brim at 6,5 cmand crown at 11cm at the pinch. Beautifully lined and in as new condition. I've had this hat for the longest time (since I started collection hats that is) but never got around to posting it because I could not find the right thread for it. You could say this hat started off the hat collecting for me. Doesn't get much wear I must admit, because it's a bit roomy for me. The felt is incredible. Don't have the usual setup of pictures of this one and don't even have a shot of the label. Judging by the crest and size label this one is from the early to mid-fifties.

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beautiful

 

[steur]

beautiful

Karl, thanks.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Don't know where else to post this one. Stetson does seem to have several threads, but not for these dress hats. Anyway. Stetson Imperial in brown, size 7 with mode edge. Brim at 6,5 cmand crown at 11cm at the pinch. Beautifully lined and in as new condition. I've had this hat for the longest time (since I started collection hats that is) but never got around to posting it because I could not find the right thread for it. You could say this hat started off the hat collecting for me. Doesn't get much wear I must admit, because it's a bit roomy for me. The felt is incredible. Don't have the usual setup of pictures of this one and don't even have a shot of the label. Judging by the crest and size label this one is from the early to mid-fifties.

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Does the older "Imperial" have a different hand to it? My recent production "Imperial" has a suede like sort of feel.

 

[moontheloon]

1940s Knox Foxhound
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[Michael R.]

1940s Knox Foxhound
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Nice snag Anthony ! Beauty !