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Thank you. It is great felt and i think an oldie.That’s a great one!
Thank you. It is great felt and i think an oldie.That’s a great one!
Super find and in good condition too.Max Förster "Marke Förster", Wool, 57 cm, 144 grams possibly 1930s. Max Förster Altenburg (Thüringen) was a major hat factory up to WWII. (Altenburg was a hat making center.) I only have one other Max Förster and it's a Wool Soft Felt so happy to have found this Stiff Felt. The seller of this Stiff Felt is located in Altenburg.
Beautiful find!Max Förster "Marke Förster", Wool, 57 cm, 144 grams possibly 1930s. Max Förster Altenburg (Thüringen) was a major hat factory up to WWII. (Altenburg was a hat making center.) I only have one other Max Förster and it's a Wool Soft Felt so happy to have found this Stiff Felt. The seller of this Stiff Felt is located in Altenburg.
Stefan, Thank you!Super find and in good condition too.
Thanks!Beautiful find!
Wow I really like that sweatband ribbon a lot. Do all Portis do that?Brown Portis “Escort” Royal quality homburg with Swansback Finish. Size 7 US with a wonderfully supple thin and wide leather sweatband with a rolled edge. I’ve always loved their “Typically American” slogan.
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Wow I really like that sweatband ribbon a lot. Do all Portis do that?
Thank you for posting your new hat. Nice!Triumph by Champ (with Super Sonic Edge!). The "super sonic" designation makes me think this is a sixties product. That and the 1.5" brim. Seller said it came in a ruined box labelled "Penthouse" model and "Roman Green" but now that this is in my hands, I think the box was from a different hat. Lots of hats have a green or olive cast, but this has none; it appears black but in very particular light it will turn an extremely dark brown.
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No "Felted by Master Craftsman" or "Kasmir Finish" stamps as usually found on Champ hats, but there is that "Super Sonic Edge" logo, and a Beaver brag stamp:
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Nice feather and wind trolley. Looks like their might have been a pin or badge in the bow, once.
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In terrific shape overall, minimum of dust, no moth bites BUT there is a puncture. I don't think it's a bite because it goes through the satin lining. On the outside is very hard to see/find.
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The satin lining is a bit "spotty." Anyone want to chime in on what causes that? Brylcreem? I'll probably snip the plastic off the tip logo.
While dusting it off and inspecting it I felt a little bump and opened up the seam in the satin lining to take out... I'm not sure what? Moth wings/body parts? Maybe that hole is a moth bite. I've stashed the hat in the freezer for a couple of days, just to be on the safe side. On the head:
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When it comes out of the freezer I'll steam in the pinch/dents I like.
I've frozen several hats and noticed no damage. I've also seen notices posted by hat shops asking that any hats sent in for repair be frozen for two or three days before shipping.It raises a question I've had for some time about whether it's ok to freeze leather sweatbands.
Excellent looking Top Hat, Steve. The box is a really nice bonus.Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf, 57 cm possibly 1920s or earlier 1900s. From what I could find Fritz Reuter was a retailer so most likely sourced. It's in excellent condition and came with a Fritz Reuter Düsseldorf case.
Steve, Thank you! Yes, boxes are always a bonus.Excellent looking Top Hat, Steve. The box is a really nice bonus.
Great find, Jack. You can't have too many HomburgsMy latest addition to my meager homburg collection . I've fallen more in love with homburgs. This was a rare, stately, and awesome find. I'm certain I'll get possible feedback on dating this beauty. #hookedonhomburgs
Beautiful hat in great condition, Steve. There are quite a few "zylinder hüte" on German Ebay to be found; what makes you go for one?Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf, 57 cm possibly 1920s or earlier 1900s. From what I could find Fritz Reuter was a retailer so most likely sourced. It's in excellent condition and came with a Fritz Reuter Düsseldorf case.
A hat of exceptional beauty. Love it.J. Heinr. Ita, "Extra" "Federlicht" , 56 cm, 90 grams, possibly mid 1930s. Fantastic light weight Blue Felt with a smooth finish that easily dry creases. The blue Sweatband and "ITA" mark are impressive.
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Ypou can never have enough homburgs. Nice find, Jack. Judging by the label I'd say it's a later one; up until the mid-eighties they tend to have the production year on the label.My latest addition to my meager homburg collection . I've fallen more in love with homburgs. This was a rare, stately, and awesome find. I'm certain I'll get possible feedback on dating this beauty. #hookedonhomburgs
Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf, 57 cm possibly 1920s or earlier 1900s. From what I could find Fritz Reuter was a retailer so most likely sourced. It's in excellent condition and came with a Fritz Reuter Düsseldorf case.