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[Rmccamey]

I have 603 hats, Brent. I want hats that I don't have examples of.

A few hundred dollars and this one could be yours, Max

 

[drmaxtejeda]

A few hundred dollars and this one could be yours, Max
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See what I mean?

 

[Rmccamey]

Pan Pacific Exposition Medal Stetson bowler.

 

[Steve1857]

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Champ Imperial - Purple Grey
5 1/2 Crown Open - About 4 5/8 as shaped
3/4 Purple Grosgrain Mid-ribbon
2 3/4 Brim with 1/8 matching grosgrain binding
Reedless Sweat

This is exactly the kind of hat I love to take a chance on. Extremely unusual purple felt Champ Imperial with an ever so slight shag finish. The hat has almost identical specs and proportions to my Champ Featherweight hats. My gut says this one slightly older than those… but likely still a 40s hat. There is some white marks on the inside tip of the crown. I am unable to ascertain whether it is part of a tip imprint of this currently liner free hat… or if it at one point did have a liner. The Champ featherweight hats were liner free other than a stitched in oilskin tip protector. It is possible this a forerunner with a tip logo. It arrived extremely dirty and out of shape but after a level 10 brushing/scrubbing and a good steam it cleaned and shaped up very well. There is still some slight felt discoloration that is not real noticeable and two areas of moth tracks on the brim. More clean up/repair work could diminish both. At 6 3/4 it is a bit smaller in size.. but with its unreeded sweat it kinda squeezed onto my head well and has loosened up quickly. I’m playing with a few different brim looks. I think for me hats with a 2 3/4 brim look best with the front broke down… along with a slight up curl at the edge.

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Wow, Joe! I love it. Great find!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

The third (?) Musketeer.

As arrived:

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After just a bit of steam — gonna need more.

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I like that one too. PM sent, Bob!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

1960s Stetson 7X Clear Beaver:

 

[TheOldFashioned]

A few hundred dollars and this one could be yours, Max
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Make sure you measure it three times and compare it to a few other hats in your collection.

"Feels like a 17X Sisal, but we wanted to be conservative so we'll say it's a 14X Parabuntal. Even comes with Dad's own special crease."

 

[Blare]

Wow, Joe! I love it. Great find!

Thank you Steve

 

[steur]

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Champ Imperial - Purple Grey
5 1/2 Crown Open - About 4 5/8 as shaped
3/4 Purple Grosgrain Mid-ribbon
2 3/4 Brim with 1/8 matching grosgrain binding
Reedless Sweat

This is exactly the kind of hat I love to take a chance on. Extremely unusual purple felt Champ Imperial with an ever so slight shag finish. The hat has almost identical specs and proportions to my Champ Featherweight hats. My gut says this one slightly older than those… but likely still a 40s hat. There is some white marks on the inside tip of the crown. I am unable to ascertain whether it is part of a tip imprint of this currently liner free hat… or if it at one point did have a liner. The Champ featherweight hats were liner free other than a stitched in oilskin tip protector. It is possible this a forerunner with a tip logo. It arrived extremely dirty and out of shape but after a level 10 brushing/scrubbing and a good steam it cleaned and shaped up very well. There is still some slight felt discoloration that is not real noticeable and two areas of moth tracks on the brim. More clean up/repair work could diminish both. At 6 3/4 it is a bit smaller in size.. but with its unreeded sweat it kinda squeezed onto my head well and has loosened up quickly. I’m playing with a few different brim looks. I think for me hats with a 2 3/4 brim look best with the front broke down… along with a slight up curl at the edge.

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Very nice, Joe. Great clean-up and a striking colour.

 

[steur]

Pan Pacific Exposition Medal Stetson bowler.

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That's a beauty, Randy. Good catch!

 

[Blare]

Very nice, Joe. Great clean-up and a striking colour.

Thank you Stefan.

 

[LinoleumBonypart]

just bought this on eBay …Christy Wood Green

 

[LinoleumBonypart]

Can I ask the hivemind what are your procedures when receiving a new used hat ….. do you give a thorough clean etc ..??

 

[Frunobulax]

Can I ask the hivemind what are your procedures when receiving a new used hat ….. do you give a thorough clean etc ..??

Depends on the hat. A quick wipe of the sweatband with a baby wipe to de-cootie it is de rigeur. Some hats need copious steaming and brushing to rid them of 60-80 years of grime. Some require a dip in a gas bath due to staining, etc.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Can I ask the hivemind what are your procedures when receiving a new used hat ….. do you give a thorough clean etc ..??

72 hrs in the freezer or a week if you are forgetful.

 

[Frunobulax]

72 hrs in the freezer or a week if you are forgetful.

Forgot about that one, though I'm not a hat-sickle guy myself.

 

[The Shooman]

Purchased the Akubra sombrero today, it is certainly a big hat with loads of character. So glad l bought it.

My Bates homburg has a huge crown, but compared to this Akubra sombrero it is tiny.

My favourite hat

Some shots of the sombrero in action. The curl of the brim, the crown, the character...it is all perfect. I wore the homburg today with this overcoat, but l was surprised to see that the sombrero works perfectly well with it too.

It was the only one left in my size so l thought l better buy it before l lose my chance.

 

[BobHufford]

Pre-1935 Panama from White and Davis in Pueblo, Colorado. 6” x 3-1/2”. Size 7-1/8.

 

[BobHufford]

Portis Panama

 

[BobHufford]

This one was damaged in shipping. I’m working with the auction house on a claim.