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Maryland
Nora-Hüte, measures about 57.5 cm, probably early 1950s late 1940s. The condition of this hat is near NOS condition. The darker gun metal gray Velour is really fantastic same with the hat form. The hat appears to be made by the same company that made my Stefan Esders "Velour" which also has no company mark and no paper label. Nora-Hüte appears to be the Vienna hat shop that it was made for but I couldn't find anything about them.

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Open Crown

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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Nora-Hüte, measures about 57.5 cm, probably early 1950s late 1940s. The condition of this hat is near NOS condition. The darker gun metal gray Velour is really fantastic same with the hat form. The hat appears to be made by the same company that made my Stefan Esders "Velour" which also has no company mark and no paper label. Nora-Hüte appears to be the Vienna hat shop that it was made for but I couldn't find anything about them.

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Open Crown

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Stunning Steve! The finish, ribbon treatment and that cool gray sweat are just gorgeous. Really like this one.
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Georg Fischer Wien, 59cm probably early 1950s. The felt on this Homburg is very soft in hand and a fine example of a very high quality felt that is of a heavier weight. The over all construction (including components) and condition of the hat are fantastic. This is my first Georg Fischer Wien find so very happy about finding such a great specimen.

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Interesting maker on this one Steve. Perfect form, love the style of brim. Another corker!
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Vacuuming revealed more than I wanted to see, but a naphtha bath and brushing has perked it up enough that it's not as jealous of Joao's big brown hat as it once was.

Will probably cover up the glue remnants with a wider ribbon.

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Quite the transformation Bob. Could you tell it was this shade of brown in it's un-bathed condition? Should turn into something wearable and showy.
 
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12,384
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Albany Oregon
Good get, Mike. That's a looker.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

I can see why. That's a stunner, Mike!

Ooooooooooh,, VERY nice!

Very nice,Mike.

I like it...

A real beauty , Mike! I love the color combination.

Thanks guys, we are going to have some sunshine today, major photo shoot is in order. Fits like a custom.
 

40Cal

One Too Many
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1,689
Location
California
Nora-Hüte, measures about 57.5 cm, probably early 1950s late 1940s. The condition of this hat is near NOS condition. The darker gun metal gray Velour is really fantastic same with the hat form. The hat appears to be made by the same company that made my Stefan Esders "Velour" which also has no company mark and no paper label. Nora-Hüte appears to be the Vienna hat shop that it was made for but I couldn't find anything about them.

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Wonderful hat, Steve. I can imagine myself wearing it while walking the beautiful streets of Vienna. Amazing time capsule!
 

OldStrummer

Practically Family
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552
Location
Ashburn, Virginia USA
Purchased this fur felt Selentino on Wednesday and it was delivered this evening. Nice hand, great attention to detail! It's a wider brim than most of my other hats (2"), so it's my foray into wider brimmed hats. Although used, it was apparently never worn, as the tag is still intact and there is no sign of wear on the lining or hatband. Feather, wind trolley, hat pin, all included. I had to put some reducers in the sides because I'm a long oval and this is not.
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Richard Morgan

One Too Many
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1,642
Location
Central Tesxas
Vacuuming revealed more than I wanted to see, but a naphtha bath and brushing has perked it up enough that it's not as jealous of Joao's big brown hat as it once was.

Will probably cover up the glue remnants with a wider ribbon.

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It's starting to look presentable Bob. I had a Snowy River with a feather band glued on. I scraped the almost all the glue off and then sanded the rest away till it was clean and the same shade as the rest of the hat. I was proud of myself until I realized I had sanded through some of the sweatband stitching and had to restitch it. Next time I'll follow your lead and use a wider band.
Vacuuming revealed more than I wanted to see, but a naphtha bath and brushing has perked it up enough that it's not as jealous of Joao's big brown hat as it once was.

Will probably cover up the glue remnants with a wider ribbon.

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scottyrocks

I'll Lock Up
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9,178
Location
Isle of Langerhan, NY
Nora-Hüte, measures about 57.5 cm, probably early 1950s late 1940s. The condition of this hat is near NOS condition. The darker gun metal gray Velour is really fantastic same with the hat form. The hat appears to be made by the same company that made my Stefan Esders "Velour" which also has no company mark and no paper label. Nora-Hüte appears to be the Vienna hat shop that it was made for but I couldn't find anything about them.
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Another beauty. I don't know how you do it.
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Purchased this fur felt Selentino on Wednesday and it was delivered this evening. Nice hand, great attention to detail! It's a wider brim than most of my other hats (2"), so it's my foray into wider brimmed hats. Although used, it was apparently never worn, as the tag is still intact and there is no sign of wear on the lining or hatband. Feather, wind trolley, hat pin, all included. I had to put some reducers in the sides because I'm a long oval and this is not.
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Nice one Fred. I have never seen one of these up close, seem to be well made, nice details. If you have not got one yet, a hat brush will be your friend to a black hat. Every time you look at it, there is something to brush off. Usually it is best to have one brush for dark/black hats and a separate one for light color felt. There are plenty of good cheap ones on Amazon.
 

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