Post New Hats Here!

[Sam Craig]

Welcome to the 40s

Salty and Digo ...

Those are great lids!

Terrific brims and great, big crowns!

To think, you once could walk into any men's wear store and see row after row of those on shelves!

Oh, for a time machine!:eusa_clap

 

[Dreispitz]

These are on the way to me but not from eBay. I will post more photos once they arrive.

Dunn & Co London Bowler size 60cm

AETHA Silk Bowler size 58cm (Not sure what to make of this one (Bowler meets Topper)? It looks of very high quality.)

Hückel Mecur Homburg size 58cm

Wegener Straw size 58cm

Habig Straw Boaters Sizes 59 and 60cm

What a great prey! Another Hückel Mercur, too! The silk Bowler looks rather clergy.

 

[mayserwegener]

What a great prey! Another Hückel Mercur, too! The silk Bowler looks rather clergy.

Yes another Hückel Mercur although this one is a newer vintage.

I think you are spot on regarding the silk Bowler (see the HutKoening Pope hat). I am looking forward to checking it out in detail.

 

[billysmom]

Arrived today - seller claimed it's from the 1940's, which I took with a grain of salt...but I think it probably is given the oilcloth brylcreme shield.

Out of the box:

The ribbon treatment:

Profile/Wind Trolley - the button has the Knox crest:

On my noggin, with a pinch:

All it needs is good brushing and a few days cooped up with some baking soda - it's a little smokey.

I tried to get a good shot of the interior but the lighting and my phone camera wouldn't cooperate with each other. The liner is pretty clean, only a little smudge on the intact and pliable oilcloth. Sweat is in great shape too. I'm happy

VERY nice!!! I love back bows!

Sue

 

[mayserwegener]

VERY nice!!! I love back bows!

Sue

:arated: Agree! That is a real beauty! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Scott Wood]

:arated: Agree! That is a real beauty! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

:arated:
Starting to think I should get onto the wind-trolley band wagon. A nice, fairly simple, addition to any hat of value.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

:arated:
Starting to think I should get onto the wind-trolley band wagon. A nice, fairly simple, addition to any hat of value.

I mentioned this in my post in the School of Hard Knox but inadvertently left it out here - when I examined the wind trolley a little closer, I noticed that it is completely detached from the hat - no sign that it was ever attached. I wonder if the cords were shipped with the hats as an optional accessory, with the idea that the haberdasher could attach it if the customer wanted it. I've read of unattached trolleys in other threads but this is the first one I've come across.

 

[High Pockets]

What I thought would be this summer's Panama "beater" was delivered the other day but when I opened the box....inside instead, was a really nice Cuenca!

A sweet little Cuenca to be worn this summer with some really nice casual wear.

I suppose I now have to start looking for a "beater" all over again,....or as my wife would say; "I need to go shopping again."


This is one of PanamaBob's specials that he occasionally tosses in the 'bay.

Thank you Robert!

 

[Ephraim Tutt]

Man O Man Buler!

This arrived in a very crushed box today. I knew that the hatbox was in there and I guess my praying was answered while opening it. No damage to the box. See more detail in the Dunlap Drive-In thread.

B

That's a serious eye-popping drooler, Buler. In fact, I'm gonna make a list and call it "Buler's Droolers"!

It'll be a long list.

Now, how about sticking that box in Hatbox Homage?

 

[buler]

That's a serious eye-popping drooler, Buler. In fact, I'm gonna make a list and call it "Buler's Droolers"!

It'll be a long list.

Now, how about sticking that box in Hatbox Homage?

Thanks Tutt (and others). Box has been added as requested.

B

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

Akubra Camp Draft with Wide Ribbon Single Bow

Landed this one out of the bay, came in today's mail:

The single bow is better viewed in the auction listing pics:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...26176&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

This is my new favorite hat - until the next one arrives, anyway....

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Landed this one out of the bay, came in today's mail:

[/CENTER]


This is my new favorite hat - until the next one arrives, anyway....

I like the look of the tall crown and wide brim on you; nice rakish shot too!

 

[Spats McGee]

Landed this one out of the bay, came in today's mail:

That's one good-looking hat. Well done! :eusa_clap​

 

[Scott Wood]

That's one good-looking hat. Well done! :eusa_clap

:arated:
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Dundee]

Very nice catch. You wear it well.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hey everybody - remember me!? I used to show up here now and then blabbing on about my hats... lol

---------------

Well, it's no match for that Dunlap ( :eusa_clap ) but I was pleased to find a Charcoal Grey Champ Featherweight for $15 in a local antique shop today:

 

[Mario]

Gene - nice first-time post...

Honestly, though: great to have you back with us! Your appearances were prettey rare lately.

And it's also great to see that you're celebrating your comeback with such a nice Champ! Lookin' real good there - and a real steal at $15! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Lucky you Gene!!!
That Champ looks great on you and the ribbon width is super.

 

[Aureliano]

Hey everybody - remember me!? I used to show up here now and then blabbing on about my hats... lol QUOTE]

Yeah, where the hell have you been, Gene?! good to have you back:eusa_clap .
Hey, I took your example and perfomed surgery on a hat...
Check it out http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=47163

 

[portolan]

Gene: Great looking hat ....

You are doing Florida proud!