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Something completely different. Threw in a low bid for giggles on one of these and won it because no one else bid. Cool.

Jabob Reed's Sons bicorn hat (or fore and aft hat). Naval I believe, but I have to admit I know nothing about these. It has had some serious use and has some age to it, which gives it all the more character. Looks like these were made in the exact same way as a topper: a shell was wrapped in a cloth and shellaced and ironed, after which the silk peluche was put over it.

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Jacob Reed's Sons were military suppliers it seems. Here is a pic of their shop.
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How cool. I have a Jacob Reed’s Sons as well. But MUCH more modern ;)
 
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Last one for now.
Stetson Playboy. This one has some discoloration, which is why the bidding price stayed low. It can be seen in the pic as the yellowish banding around the ribbon. Likely another hat was sitting on top of this one for a long time. Other than that it's in great shape. Size 7 with the brim (with one row of stitching) at 6,5cm and the crown 10,5cm at the center dent. Unlined. No labels or tags underneath the sweatband. Weighs 85 grams.

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One beautiful Playboy
 

PanosChris

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Mike @Redfokker pointed this hat out to me I think two years ago. I skipped it then. Fast forward a year and a half or thereabouts and Brent (enabler extraordinaire) pointed it out again. That's karma isn't it? Put in a lowball bid which was accepted and hey presto!
Fabroc homburg in brown with a red to orange coloured ribbon and brim binding. Size 7 with the brim at a good 6cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. A brand I haven't heard of before and I can't seem to find anything on them, but the hat is well made. Wonder who the maker was.

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Excellent catches Stefan! This color combo is a must have for a homburg
 

PanosChris

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Panama - Light natural color
1 7/8 black to blue/black grosgrain puggaree style ribbon
1 7/8 brim

This Panama came with two other hats that were too big for me... but this one will do just fine. Maybe a little padding at the back to snug it up. Super light weight and comfortable. In the box was also a nice multi hued pug I like as well.

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Both Great! Love the ribbon on the second one
 

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My newest find is this long lost whippet Style marathon could someone help me date this I was told it’s a 50’s but I have a 30’s marathon and the branding style does not look this old/vintage I got this from my incredible friend Brian Lindy been on the lookout for a whippet but it’s just not in my budget.I’m guessing 40’s but I could be way off.
 

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My newest find is this long lost whippet Style marathon could someone help me date this I was told it’s a 50’s but I have a 30’s marathon and the branding style does not look this old/vintage I got this from my incredible friend Brian Lindy been on the lookout for a whippet but it’s just not in my budget.I’m guessing 40’s but I could be way off.

I have a Marathon with similar markings and I would put it pre-1950s.

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Yours looks so much nicer! Congrats on a great looking hat.
 
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