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[Joshbru3]

That's one GORGEOUS modern hat, Perry!! And its a Silver Buckle too!! Is it a 5x or a 4x?

 

[danofarlington]

That's a very clean-looking Biltmore. Alanfgag quality.

 

[hatophile]

4X Josh.

Thanks Dano. The reference to Alan is appreciated, he is a man of style.

 

[alanfgag]

That's an outstanding modern effort, Perry... well chosen!

 

[ScottF]

Like many of you here, I buy hats from sources other than ebay. I found this auction lot the other day and asked the auctioneer about the 'Stetson' hats. The one in the middle is a NM-MT 7 1/2 Wormser. Unfortunately, I don't have the time or patience to dispose of all the other garbage in such lots (there was a good deal more stuff than what is shown in this photo)

 

[hatophile]

I like the wooden clogs.

 

[ScottF]

I like the wooden clogs.

Those clogs are a mystery. All of this stuff was part of Eddie Feigner's personal collection - he was 'The King' of 'The King and his Court' softball team. I ended up with 5 signed gloves, but missed out on the hats. If I had thought to ask what size the clogs were, I might have bid higher

 

[Joshbru3]

4X Josh.

Very cool! Thanks. I guess Tom's is the only one thus far with a Silver Buckle Liner and a sweatband that says 5X

 

[hatophile]

Mine is 4 X but does have the silver buckle liner which is very nice. I am sorely tempted to get a black and a fawn, but don't really need them............

 

[Joshbru3]

Mine is 4 X but does have the silver buckle liner which is very nice. I am sorely tempted to get a black and a fawn, but don't really need them............

LOL, they are really nice hats. Hopefully they have more than one fawn in 7......

 

[hatophile]

Yes they do, I just checked.

 

[Joshbru3]

Yes they do, I just checked.

Well in that case.....I say you should get the whole set of colors......These are limited editions after all

 

[gtdean48]

Very cool! Thanks. I guess Tom's is the only one thus far with a Silver Buckle Liner and a sweatband that says 5X

My label says 5X but the sweat says 4X....sorry for any confusion....this got covered in Other Open Roads thread...
Silverbelly should be here tomorrow.

 

[hatophile]

I think you'll like it Tom.

 

[buler]

On the west side of the state today. It's so nice to go thru some new (to me) antique malls. First time I've run across one of these stretchers. Hats are an old Howard, interesting ribbon Mallory, and a Lee. Guess I'll be cleaning some hats tomorrow.

B

 

[alanfgag]

Good days work. I've seen a few of these for sale on ebay. Should work very well, though I would leave the sweatband cooker unplugged.

 

[JonnyO]

Beautiful Lee buler!

 

[mikespens]

Nice haul B! That Mallory looks sweet.

 

[Chepstow]

Bill, looks like a great catch, congrats from me.

 

[Lotsahats]

New Wynewood

Here's the hat I snagged from the bay for $30, including shipping. It's a dark green stingy brim; the crown is 5", the black band is 2 1/4", and the brim is 2" on the sides, 1 3/4" front and back. Edging is a thin ribbon.

It's marked as a 7 3/8, and it fits like a dream. The felt is dense and soft at the same time. The crown and brim need a cleaning and a brushing, and they could probably do with reblocking and ironing--none of which I've done before. I'm excited to try, though! I have a modern production Stetson that I'll try with first.

Based on the price tag and an ad I found on line, I'm guessing this hat is from the late 50s through late 60s. Thoughts?

What do you think?

Best,
Aaron