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[rlk]

Still can't find the date stamp (not looking hard enough I guess).

May be hidden by the liner...

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Which is the date, there, rlk?

Is it the "78" as in 1978??

 

[rlk]

Which is the date, there, rlk?

Is it the "78" as in 1978??

yes

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Thanks.

 

[Joshbru3]

BEAUTIFUL Mallory, T Rick!

 

[DRB]

T Rick : Wonderful hat. That ribbon is beautiful. It looks well built too. Well worth saving. How tall is it open crowned? Looks about 5 1/2". Gotta say it again, that ribbon color and width really stands out and makes the hat.

 

[Rodkins]

The Navy Mellon's Lee Water-Bloc Homburg came in...
It's hard to see the navy color - I need a new camera.

Open crown-

Center dent-

I love it - my wife hates it.

 

[T Rick]

BEAUTIFUL Mallory, T Rick!

Thanks!

T Rick : Wonderful hat. That ribbon is beautiful. It looks well built too. Well worth saving. How tall is it open crowned? Looks about 5 1/2". Gotta say it again, that ribbon color and width really stands out and makes the hat.

Thanks also! The open crown height measures right around 5 1/4".

As to the color of the ribbon, I'll say this, Paul at Henry's told me on the phone (based on my description of the color) that he 'd bet if we looked at the back side of the ribbon, we'd see a much darker color brown, the front having faded. I looked and he was right. The thing is (and what maybe he doesn't understand?) is that this is part of the "patina" that a Collector comes to appreciate about vintage items (be it a hat, a watch or even a vintage razor, collectors will have an appreciation for this).

Now the ribbon is stained, and I may not be able to get the stains out. But I'm not that certain the hat itself needs to be cleaned or blocked, so I'm in no hurry to turn them loose on it. If I do, and do end up needing to replace the ribbon (which he is certain is necessary), I'll certainly keep the old one, and try to match the new one to the current shade and width as close as possible.

The Navy Mellon's Lee Water-Bloc Homburg came in...
It's hard to see the navy color - I need a new camera.

...I love it - my wife hates it.

That is a sweet looking Homburg! I'd like one myself, though I'm not sure what I'd wear it with. I rarely wear suits, and to me, these are a more "formal" or business attire look. Though I might be able to adjust that perception. Maybe your wife will adjust hers. If not, there's always the "guy's night out"...

 

[Rodkins]

That is a sweet looking Homburg! I'd like one myself, though I'm not sure what I'd wear it with. I rarely wear suits, and to me, these are a more "formal" or business attire look. Though I might be able to adjust that perception. Maybe your wife will adjust hers. If not, there's always the "guy's night out"...

Thanks. I'm still not sure if this is my hat or not.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

OK, got my Wormser in...

Well, the new Wormser I got in really did live up to my hopes from the tiny pics the ebay auction had of it. I am very happy.

What do you guys think... is it from the 1950s?

 

[billyspew]

OK, got my Wormser in...

Well, the new Wormser I got in really did live up to my hopes from the tiny pics the ebay auction had of it. I am very happy.

What do you guys think... is it from the 1950s?

I'd guess at late 40's early 50's/

 

[DRB]

M.V. I don't know much about vintage, but I do like the color of the hat components.

 

[buler]

I'd guess at late 40's early 50's/

Off Topic, Bill your inbox is full!

B

 

[fluteplayer07]

I want to say 40's because of the pleated liner, but I don't know how late they were used by Wormser.

 

[Viktor]

Thanks. I'm still not sure if this is my hat or not.

It's gonna take a little getting use to, like T Rick said, formal wear (maybe). I have a Homburg and like the style, but never wear it outside the house, I'll probably sell it soon.

 

[150719541]

OK, got my Wormser in...

Well, the new Wormser I got in really did live up to my hopes from the tiny pics the ebay auction had of it. I am very happy.

What do you guys think... is it from the 1950s?

Great pick, M.V., very nice hat, I would want, furthermore, the color is one of my favourites ¡¡¡¡¡

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Thanks.

 

[Chinaski]

Mobile V, that's a great looking Wormser! Let's see the noggin shot sometime.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Yer wish is my command. Here ya go...

 

[Chinaski]

Hey! That one fits you well! Lookin' good.:eusa_clap