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Nice little hat.. I have one of these Borsalino Caesar as well.
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Pellie
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It was not a keeper. I already sold it, because it was too small for me, while the size was 5 1/2. It turns out to be more like a size 5.
Pellie
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Stetson Royal DeLuxe Quality
Good condition, but a bit of mothdamage on the top of the crown unfortunally.
Made under licence in UK, sold by J.S. Meuwsen in the Netherlands.
Good condition, but a bit of mothdamage on the top of the crown unfortunally.
Made under licence in UK, sold by J.S. Meuwsen in the Netherlands.
StoryPNW
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My new Knox Vagabond, it has the Ovalized Sixteenths tag, and the embossed sweat band. The felt is nice, light, and easily moldable. It's a great medium brown color with a dark green ribbon.
Daniele Tanto
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Every now and then a rarity appears on the market: an antique wool Peille - Esperaza.
This French manufacturer made hats in huge quantities, but very few noteworthy ones have come to my eyes.
Espéraza is a French commune of 2,096 inhabitants located in the Aude department in the Occitania region. It was the second European center for the manufacture of wool hats. Here is the link to the hats museum https://musee-chapellerie.com/en/home-3/
The hat I found, a stroke of luck, has a peculiarity that is not often found in finds: it was worn with a pin inside that kept the crown curled. You can see it well in the photos.
The hat, a Lord hat that is, a homburg without the ribbon on the brims, is made of wool and has a fantastic color as well as the felt finish.
These are the measurements, the curled brims are six centimeters, the crown is 13 high and the ribbon is 4 centimeters high.
The hat was sold in Belgium in Ypres and arrived in 2025 practically new.
No indication under the sweatband, only the size 57 centimeters, unfortunately for me
I consider myself lucky to have found an old hat so well preserved with the clip mark under the crown, but with the Pellies I have no luck because of the size, this one is small and another, even older probably from the early years of the century is large...
This French manufacturer made hats in huge quantities, but very few noteworthy ones have come to my eyes.
Espéraza is a French commune of 2,096 inhabitants located in the Aude department in the Occitania region. It was the second European center for the manufacture of wool hats. Here is the link to the hats museum https://musee-chapellerie.com/en/home-3/
The hat I found, a stroke of luck, has a peculiarity that is not often found in finds: it was worn with a pin inside that kept the crown curled. You can see it well in the photos.
The hat, a Lord hat that is, a homburg without the ribbon on the brims, is made of wool and has a fantastic color as well as the felt finish.
These are the measurements, the curled brims are six centimeters, the crown is 13 high and the ribbon is 4 centimeters high.
The hat was sold in Belgium in Ypres and arrived in 2025 practically new.
No indication under the sweatband, only the size 57 centimeters, unfortunately for me
I consider myself lucky to have found an old hat so well preserved with the clip mark under the crown, but with the Pellies I have no luck because of the size, this one is small and another, even older probably from the early years of the century is large...
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Daniele, Fantastic find! The Wool felt (color, finish) is really beautiful! Also great form and brim work. It's a real beauty!
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Brüder Böhm "Ascot", 59 cm, Wool, possibly mid 1930s. First of all I would like to thank Matt for the shipping assistance! 
This Stiff Felt was made by the Brüder Böhm Neutitschein / Nový Jičín, Czechoslovak factory. The Wool Felt has a Chamois like finish and is in mint condition. The overall all condition of this Stiff Felt is excellent. The only flaw is that the wind cord is missing. This is a really great example of a fantastic Wool Stiff Felt!
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Franz Hanel Mähr.(Moravia)-Schönberg Advertisement (1901)
FRANZ HANEL, Master Furrier
Mähr. (Moravia)-Schönberg, Langegasse No. 16 2
Recommends himself for the production of all work relevant to the furrier business. Warehouse of all types of fur goods, as well as muffs, collars, caps for men, women and children. All fur goods and winter clothes are also taken over for storage over the summer. He also recommends his large selection of men's and boys' hats from the cheapest to the finest quality, as well as collapsible top hats and silk top hats from the most renowned factories. All hat repairs are also carried out quickly and inexpensively.
This Stiff Felt was made by the Brüder Böhm Neutitschein / Nový Jičín, Czechoslovak factory. The Wool Felt has a Chamois like finish and is in mint condition. The overall all condition of this Stiff Felt is excellent. The only flaw is that the wind cord is missing. This is a really great example of a fantastic Wool Stiff Felt!
Natural Light
Franz Hanel Mähr.(Moravia)-Schönberg Advertisement (1901)
FRANZ HANEL, Master Furrier
Mähr. (Moravia)-Schönberg, Langegasse No. 16 2
Recommends himself for the production of all work relevant to the furrier business. Warehouse of all types of fur goods, as well as muffs, collars, caps for men, women and children. All fur goods and winter clothes are also taken over for storage over the summer. He also recommends his large selection of men's and boys' hats from the cheapest to the finest quality, as well as collapsible top hats and silk top hats from the most renowned factories. All hat repairs are also carried out quickly and inexpensively.
Just got this guy in the mail today. Don't know anything about it other than it fits (would fit better with sweatband) and the felt seems really nice and shapable. I love the "feathers" in the ribbon. They seem like some good folk art. Any thoughts on what to do for the sweatband? I mostly will wear it as a knock around/working hat but maybe some sort of sweatband would be good?
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Nice old beater. If you are handy with a needle and thread you can put in a sweat yourself.. there are some good suppliers on Etsy. Or any decent hatter could do that service for you if you want it done right.
pss… Truth be told…. If you can’t do the sewing thing.. some double sided gorilla tape can do the trick on a beater like this (shhhh)
All great advice! Thank you!
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Nothing wrong with a little character!
Pellie
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Agree
Now that is a hat of rare beauty. And in such a fabulous condition as well. Beautiful!
Great find, Steve. Don't see Böhm often if at all. And in great shape too.Brüder Böhm "Ascot", 59 cm, Wool, possibly mid 1930s. First of all I would like to thank Matt for the shipping assistance!
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Franz Hanel Mähr.(Moravia)-Schönberg Advertisement (1901)
FRANZ HANEL, Master Furrier
Mähr. (Moravia)-Schönberg, Langegasse No. 16 2
Recommends himself for the production of all work relevant to the furrier business. Warehouse of all types of fur goods, as well as muffs, collars, caps for men, women and children. All fur goods and winter clothes are also taken over for storage over the summer. He also recommends his large selection of men's and boys' hats from the cheapest to the finest quality, as well as collapsible top hats and silk top hats from the most renowned factories. All hat repairs are also carried out quickly and inexpensively.
