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[rlk]

Panizza Antilope surprise

Finally an older Panizza. Seller described the two hats as 21" and 22"--this is a size 6 punti under front of band. Other hat(cap) about the same. Bigger and better than anticipated. Came with a fair size beetle-like creature that was in fact alive inside the crown. Just over 2-3/4" brim.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Came with a fair size beetle-like creature that was in fact alive inside the crown.

No fair. Sellers never give me bonus items.

 

[rlk]

No fair. Sellers never give me bonus items.

I can send it your way if you like.

 

[DJH]

Came with a fair size beetle-like creature that was in fact alive inside the crown. Just over 2-3/4" brim.

The hat looks great. Your story reminds me that I received (dead to be fair) the biggest cockroach I've ever seen, packed in with a hat. Not naming names, but from a Lounger

Two interesting recent misfires. More photos on the Cap Faction and the Cavanagh Club.

Might be a slight misfire, but that is a beautiful Cavanagh, Alan.

 

[EggHead]

I can send it your way if you like.

Bug out!

 

[randooch]

I can send it your way if you like.

That looks like a common insect in Arizona, called a "kiss-bug." Have you found a new home for it?

 

[gtdean48]

I can send it your way if you like.

A Stink Bug....got plenty around here as it is...

 

[Bob Beecher]

I can send it your way if you like.

Ah...just as well. The hat was too big for him anyway!

 

[Aureliano]

Congrats, Robert. I remember you wanting to get an old Panizza for a while! (Please add to the Panizza thread.)

 

[zetwal]

Your story reminds me that I received (dead to be fair) the biggest cockroach I've ever seen, packed in with a hat. Not naming names, but from a Lounger .

Oh man, that's just gross ... uke:

 

[JTopenroad]

My new Akubra Campdraft arrived today! Taupe Fawn ...my first bash.

 

[RBH]

A Stink Bug....got plenty around here as it is...

A stink bug by any other name would still smell the same....

 

[ScottF]

Gay Prince

Picked up this Dobbs Gay Prince over the weekend, for $9.97. Almost hit the 'submit' button after creating the ebay listing tonight, then changed my mind - despite the hole in the side, the small 7 1/8 size, and a piece of felt about to come out, everything about this hat said "keep me". So I added a 1940's Knox Twenty ribbon I'd been saving, barely covering the holes, cut the sweat at the back, and I've got a great hat.

After:

 

[RobStC]

Now that is a lovely looking hat..... :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

RobStC

 

[Chepstow]

Picked up this Dobbs Gay Prince over the weekend, for $9.97. Almost hit the 'submit' button after creating the ebay listing tonight, then changed my mind - despite the hole in the side, the small 7 1/8 size, and a piece of felt about to come out, everything about this hat said "keep me". So I added a 1940's Knox Twenty ribbon I'd been saving, barely covering the holes, cut the sweat at the back, and I've got a great hat.

After:

great work at this Hat and a good idea

 

[Ordinary Guy]

A Stink Bug....got plenty around here as it is...

YES it is and they come in by the hundreds.... We got them last fall and the little buggers get into any nook or cranny and live right through the winter, outside or in the house........ YUCK>>..

 

[hatophile]

Very nice Paniza, Robert. Maybe the little fellow was trying it on for size.

Nice recon on the Gay Prince, Scott.

 

[ScottF]

great work at this Hat and a good idea

Thanks Chepstow. I've never owned a Gay Prince - didn't realize how nice the felt was. Almost like suede leather.

 

[Joshbru3]

Elegant & Leger German or Austrian black (with some other colors mixed in) Back Bow Velour. The Velour is thick & plush with a wide over welt. There is no paper label or company marks but possible this one is from around WWI.

WHOA!! That hat came out great, Steve! It looked like a winner from the auction pictures, but after a little elbow grease, it just looks phenomenal. I love the back bow treatment, but especially because the frayed ribbon has a "v" cut to it. That wide overwelted brim treatment is very cool too. It looks to be from around WW1. It actually reminds me a lot of this 1913 Mallory Ad:

 

[Brent Hutto]

Here's my new brand-new Tumwater/TonyB hat (just arrived an hour ago) atop my same old noggin (much older and worse for the wear I must say).

and here's a comparison shot of it next to the Borsalino Alessandria that's been my everyday hat for the past two years.

A few more photos coming soon on the "tonyb.....hatter and a gentleman" thread