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I can see why you are glacé eyed to wear this marron... QUOTE]

Tres drole!

 

[frussell]

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James, I'm hoping you will be right. I've liked wearing hats since I was a toddler, and if my hat size is any indication, my son will wear a size 6 1/2 way before he gets to kindergarten. I may not ever find such beautiful Stratoliners and Lees etc.. in a 7 7/8, but I can enjoy them vicariously (and with a bit of envy) through my kid. Thanks, Frank

 

[splatt]

Last week at City Hatters in Melbourne Australia i purchased my first real Panama hat that was hand woven in Ecuador and it's called an 'Executive'. The weather has been pretty hot outside in Melbourne so i have really enjoyed wearing it

 

[DJH]

That's just too cool, Frank. So thoughtful.

Yep, I agree - that is just a brilliant idea!

For me, a recently arrived Stratoliner in a very nice grey/green colour.

Still wet from re-shaping a tight and wonky front pinch, this one is older than the grey Strat I have and is in super shape. Finally a good home for the Stratoliner pin I got from Lefty a few months ago.

 

[Rodkins]

Yep, I agree - that is just a brilliant idea!

For me, a recently arrived Stratoliner in a very nice grey/green colour.

Still wet from re-shaping a tight and wonky front pinch, this one is older than the grey Strat I have and is in super shape. Finally a good home for the Stratoliner pin I got from Lefty a few months ago.

Very nice, David!

 

[jbucklin]

Amazing Strat David. Will you treat us to a noggin-shot once it dries?

 

[DJH]

Thanks guys, I'm really liking this one.

Here ya go J:

 

[mayserwegener]

Wegener Colonel, size 59cm. This one is probably late 1950s and in new condition.

 

[jbucklin]

Thanks guys, I'm really liking this one.

Here ya go J:

That's what I'm talkin' about!

 

[rlk]

Antonin France? black Austrian Velour

Steve will be happy to learn that this one has an Austrian body. The two 6-1/2's have different liners and sweats but the same size tags with AF--the other says FRANCE on the tip. The felt is a little different although all the hats are about the same style and weight.

 

[delectans]

Gorgeous. Is the liner not sewn in?

 

[rlk]

Gorgeous. Is the liner not sewn in?

Its about 60% sewn in. The liner and the top edge of the ribbon are basted in place for original shipping/stacking. This one had the liner folded over a bit and the rear of the ribbon pushed down a little. They could use a steam fluff but are not dusty or otherwise damaged. They probably spent decades stacked in the original boxes.

 

[rlk]

France Velour

The other 6-1/2 without a liner. This one had its own paper cover and was on top so is even more undisturbed.

These have about 6" open crowns and brims just over 2-1/4" and quite a bit of curve to the flanging.

 

[Iyor]

Those velours are simply out of this world.

 

[delectans]

The other 6-1/2 without a liner. This one had its own paper cover and was on top so is even more undisturbed.

This one is quite spectacular as well. Is the velour body and pile thicker on this example compared with the first, or is the ribbon simply sewn on more tightly?

 

[rlk]

This one is quite spectacular as well. Is the velour body and pile thicker on this example compared with the first, or is the ribbon simply sewn on more tightly?

The ribbon is smoother and tighter and the velour is fluffier as it hasn't been as compressed. The others would be similar with a brushing and careful steam. This photo is fresh from the wrapper without any work(other than soft center crease).

 

[delectans]

The ribbon is smoother and tighter and the velour is fluffier as it hasn't been as compressed. The others would be similar with a brushing and careful steam. This photo is fresh from the wrapper without any work(other than soft center crease).

Thanks for the clarification, Robert, it is as I had thought. Congrats once again on an exceptional haul!

 

[rlk]

Chameau(Camel) Fléchet Velour

This beauty is a little unkempt from being inside another hat, but one of my favorites.

 

[mayserwegener]

Steve will be happy to learn that this one has an Austrian body. The two 6-1/2's have different liners and sweats but the same size tags with AF--the other says FRANCE on the tip. The felt is a little different although all the hats are about the same style and weight.

I still can't believe your fantastic find! This one is very beautiful too! I was just wondering because there was such a big trade in Austria Velour bodies and Velour finishing machines during this time period.

 

[rlk]

Heron Fléchet Velour

One of two different liner/sweatband styles on some of these hats. Also could benefit from some salon time.