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[mmbarnes]

On a whim, today I wandered into an antique mall nearby that I have not been to in months. And for a song, I walked out with my first Open Road. It is a 4X.

I am not particularly fond of the cattleman's crown. After a little visit to the stove for some quality time with some steam and voila! Here's what we have:

I suspect that it will be one of my favorites.

Any opinions as to age?

Matt
- A day without a hat is like night.

 

[Monte]

It looks relatively modern, yet it is cool to have a labeled Open Road....you're in the guild now.

 

[Purplesage]

Stetson Diamond

Just picked up this Stetson Diamond today. Just needs to be cleaned up a bit and has a moth bite on the top of the crown but is in otherwise good condition. I haven't ran across this particular model before but I'm sure someone on the lounge has. If anyone can give me some information of the Stetson Diamond and the time frame it was likely made I would be glad to hear from you. I'm thinking early 40s. It has a 2 3/4" brim with grosgrain bound edge and a 5 3/4" open crown which is wrapped in a 1 1/2" grosgrain ribbon. The inside is a bit soiled but I think it will clean up nicely. I think the number stamped on the size tag is "314" but it could possibly be "814."

 

[carouselvic]

early 40's is correct

 

[Purplesage]

Have you heard of a Stetson Diamond before.

 

[hatophile]

Very nice, never heard of that model, nor have I seen the liner logo before. Looks like a rare bird you have there.

 

[ManofKent]

Nice find.

 

[wine65]

Matt like the open road looks good on you
Purplesage nice pick-up enjoy!

Steve


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[seabass]

Nice new scores guys,, love the diamond find...

new to me after a long time searchin

brim 2 3/4'' , crown open 5 1/2''

dense but very light felt

pics are FOB fresh outa box

a little steam & brushing it will shine like a diamond.
che

 

[hatophile]

Che, it's a beauty!!!!

 

[Purplesage]

Seabass love the Vita Felt. I picked up a Stetson Imperial Vita Felt which I posted on this thread. First one I've owned. Exceptional felt quality. Still wish I could find some info on the Stetson Diamond.

 

[Purplesage]

Hatophile I don't think I've seen this liner logo before either.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Got this 20x beaver Stetson. How old can it be? It came to my mind it might be a modern Stetson. Felt is different to the touch from the 20x beaver Black Gold Resistol and from the 20x beaver Beaver Brand hat...

 

[Purplesage]

I was thinking maybe the 60s. It looks to be in excellent condition.

 

[ManofKent]

Looks good Joao.

New arrival for me - a wide (3") brimmed Huckel Tim/Liddleman spotted on ebay.uk. Impossible to photograph well with flash, but a daylight head shot will follow...





Presumably it was made for the defunch Hornet Hats shop.

 

[Rogera]

Joao, what kind of size tag is in it?

Richard, can't wait for the daylight headshot!

 

[g.durand]

Joao--nice Stetson

Richard--love that gray

It's too cold to wear it out, so maybe that's why I got it for a steal.

Mallory Milan. Nice tight weave, clean and springy.

 

[ManofKent]

g.d. - great Milan!

Head shot of Huckel as promised (sorry it's black rather than grey):

 

[mayserwegener]

g.durand, Great Mallory Milan! Really like the Pug!

Richard, Super Hückel! If possible can you post a photo of the liner and sweatband? It's definitely a TONAK but I am not sure on the dating.

 

[ManofKent]

g.durand, Great Mallory Milan! Really like the Pug!

Richard, Super Hückel! If possible can you post a photo of the liner and sweatband? It's definitely a TONAK but I am not sure on the dating.

My guess is late 80's: