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I was expecting to be posting a Dobbs and a Mallory in this thread today. However, a really wonderful surprise changed that. I bought two hats from Bob Hufford. They arrived today. He very kindly added this to the lot, unbeknownst to me. A Stetson Open Road 4x Beaver Silver Belly! I've been wanting one for a while. What a great surprise and a very kind gesture, Bob. Thank you so much [emoji145]
P.S. Don't worry folks, you'll be seeing the Dobbs and Mallory very soon [emoji4]
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You need to post this in the Western Anyone thread. How many chances will you get to do that?


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When you are just about to believe that blue in vintage hats is too tough to score, several might appear. If it also happens to be a special felt finish then you forget all the trouble really soon ;)

Lewis in dark blue I bought from @Ivano. Heather short hair felt
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Felt is lightweigt and extremely soft. Straight Crown at around 15cm and brim at 5.3cm

Needless to say I am in love with it. Brim down
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Brim up and no side pinches
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You can appreciate the actual deep blue color in this one
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Best,
Panos

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Panos, Super! I really like the form. The felt looks fantastic -> colors, finish and hand.
 
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I was expecting to be posting a Dobbs and a Mallory in this thread today. However, a really wonderful surprise changed that. I bought two hats from Bob Hufford. They arrived today. He very kindly added this to the lot, unbeknownst to me. A Stetson Open Road 4x Beaver Silver Belly! I've been wanting one for a while. What a great surprise and a very kind gesture, Bob. Thank you so much [emoji145]
P.S. Don't worry folks, you'll be seeing the Dobbs and Mallory very soon [emoji4]
7552af85b01cd776528b234329cfcd33.jpg
36351354bc7c52ad9c01c829e60a402c.jpg
91542c54855e2db16ebb1650f98a6e34.jpg
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Steve, Looks great! Superb looking smooth felt finish.
 

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Hey, now that is nice! Embrace the Open Roads, Steve, there is a bit of western in us all!

I was expecting to be posting a Dobbs and a Mallory in this thread today. However, a really wonderful surprise changed that. I bought two hats from Bob Hufford. They arrived today. He very kindly added this to the lot, unbeknownst to me. A Stetson Open Road 4x Beaver Silver Belly! I've been wanting one for a while. What a great surprise and a very kind gesture, Bob. Thank you so much [emoji145]
P.S. Don't worry folks, you'll be seeing the Dobbs and Mallory very soon [emoji4]
7552af85b01cd776528b234329cfcd33.jpg
36351354bc7c52ad9c01c829e60a402c.jpg
91542c54855e2db16ebb1650f98a6e34.jpg
713223e8e299dc1f0500cb3fc75bb12c.jpg
6245f729f09ae3a9244bb7a42b7c2747.jpg
ed397c23d92a639b32553bc4d550b367.jpg


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Rmccamey

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Wow is right. And like @PanosChris said, if you ever find another one in a 1/8...........that is such a unique hat that it is bound to generate some attention and lots of discussion. Yes, I hope to see more of your posts in different light. Or, just send it to Eric @Short Balding Guy and he can give us some snow pictures :)

Panos, Thank you! Yes they are very difficult to find. After looking for years I only have 3 Wegener Soft Felts of this time period.

Randy, Thanks! I really like the brim flange and over welt + brim curl. I posted some outdoor photos.
 

Steve1857

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Hey, now that is nice! Embrace the Open Roads, Steve, there is a bit of western in us all!
Thanks, Randy. I am so embracing this one. If only you guys knew how much Western there is in me [emoji145].
You know more than anyone how much I wanted one, my friend. So kind of Bob to send me this one. Hope you'll still keep an eye out for me for others.

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Location
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When you are just about to believe that blue in vintage hats is too tough to score, several might appear. If it also happens to be a special felt finish then you forget all the trouble really soon ;)

Lewis in dark blue I bought from @Ivano. Heather short hair felt
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063ae82541060d98763ddaa191e26bd0.jpg
bd071d494aaeec9e1d20bd7f4c2468e0.jpg

Felt is lightweigt and extremely soft. Straight Crown at around 15cm and brim at 5.3cm

Needless to say I am in love with it. Brim down
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Brim up and no side pinches
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You can appreciate the actual deep blue color in this one
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Best,
Panos

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That is one special hat, Panos. Love it!
 
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Wegener "Start", 58 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. Over Welt Curled Brim with Back Bow. There might be some wool in the felt mix. A mix of colors with rougher clip but a very soft hand. There is some wear but still in very good condition with all original components including the crown patch. I only have two other old Wegener Soft Felts so a rare find.

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The paper label is similar to this Wegener "Elasticon" Stiff Felt that belongs to Robert (RLK).

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https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/4-rm-wegener-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=387

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Natural Light

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I'm in genuine awe, Steve.
 

Rmccamey

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Will do, Steve, that one looks great. Now if you AND Stefan had an OR, I'm quite sure the gravitational forces of the earth would be forever altered :)

Thanks, Randy. I am so embracing this one. If only you guys knew how much Western there is in me [emoji145].
You know more than anyone how much I wanted one, my friend. So kind of Bob to send me this one. Hope you'll still keep an eye out for me for others.

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Steve1857

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Will do, Steve, that one looks great. Now if you AND Stefan had an OR, I'm quite sure the gravitational forces of the earth would be forever altered :)
[emoji4]. We Europeans have managed to convince some of you guys in the States who were in doubt that you could rock a Bowler/Derby, Homburg etc or not that you could, so it's only fair that we should show a quid pro quo [emoji145]

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