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HarpPlayerGene
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Wow, rlk AND buler - you are certainly both putting together very nice collections.
Michael, I've been keeping an eye out for the right deal on a straw OR style, but never saw a Milan. That's a very good score!
Michael, I've been keeping an eye out for the right deal on a straw OR style, but never saw a Milan. That's a very good score!
ScionPI2005
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That is a VERY NICE Borsalino, buler! :eusa_clap
My first vintage
My first vintage hat arrived today - I think I scored pretty well on this one. It looks pretty much new - no wear on the sweatband, the lining looks new. What do you all think?
And a couple of me in it:
Two interesting things (well, to me)
It fits almost perfectly - at least as well as any new 7 3/8 I have ever tried on.
Second - I expected the felt to feel good after reading on the forum about vintage felt - and indeed it does. What I was not really expecting is the quality of the leather sweatband. It feels wonderful - the only new hats that I have that can touch it are my two VS hats, and (sorry Art) I think the Dobbs sweat is nicer. I see now what you guys are always going on about...
I have a Mallory vintage on the way. Hope that one is as good...
My first vintage hat arrived today - I think I scored pretty well on this one. It looks pretty much new - no wear on the sweatband, the lining looks new. What do you all think?
And a couple of me in it:
Two interesting things (well, to me)
It fits almost perfectly - at least as well as any new 7 3/8 I have ever tried on.
Second - I expected the felt to feel good after reading on the forum about vintage felt - and indeed it does. What I was not really expecting is the quality of the leather sweatband. It feels wonderful - the only new hats that I have that can touch it are my two VS hats, and (sorry Art) I think the Dobbs sweat is nicer. I see now what you guys are always going on about...
I have a Mallory vintage on the way. Hope that one is as good...
Chinaski
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Nice Dobbs, GClark - you wear it well!
Mario
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Woodhouse, London, 7"
This arrived today. An English Fedora made by Woodhouse, London (anyone here with some interesting infos on that company?), it probably dates back to the 1950s/1960s. It's a 7" with a 2" 1/2 brim and 4" crown.
When I took it out of the box, I had murder in my eyes, as it looked every way as if it was run over by an 18-wheeler
, but a good steaming and bashing took care of this.
There were a few stains at the back of the crown (felt and ribbon), but I carefully napthaed them out. Oh, lest I forget: the moths feasted on the lid...oh yes, they did...
Still, it's a really nice hat - moth nibbles and all - and the best thing about it: I paid only 2.35 € - that's about $3.30!
I'll post a noggin shot later on the WHAYWT thread.
Gentlemen, today is a really good day!
This arrived today. An English Fedora made by Woodhouse, London (anyone here with some interesting infos on that company?), it probably dates back to the 1950s/1960s. It's a 7" with a 2" 1/2 brim and 4" crown.
When I took it out of the box, I had murder in my eyes, as it looked every way as if it was run over by an 18-wheeler
, but a good steaming and bashing took care of this.There were a few stains at the back of the crown (felt and ribbon), but I carefully napthaed them out. Oh, lest I forget: the moths feasted on the lid...oh yes, they did...
Still, it's a really nice hat - moth nibbles and all - and the best thing about it: I paid only 2.35 € - that's about $3.30!
I'll post a noggin shot later on the WHAYWT thread.
Gentlemen, today is a really good day!
Mario
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Dreispitz said:
Hmm...for Kojak, there is something missing...let me see...
Ah, right! Got it! Here it comes:
Today was a good hunt
Pretty happy with the finds today. Got 3 hats, a block, extra boxes, and some great ads. Also, I had to include a picture of the mirror/hat rack I found. I was so excited because its exactly what I was looking for. It has enough spacing to hold 8 fedoras.
Hats are:
Black Mallory Fifth Avenue - size 7
Tan/Gold "The Ridgewood" by Mallory - Style selected by Sam Snead 7 3/8
Brown Bond Executive Group 7 1/4
Found a Borsalino box for the black Borso I just picked up. The Mallory ad has a "Sportabout" that matches the grey Mallory I got recently. The block is a number 52 in size 7 1/2.
B
Pretty happy with the finds today. Got 3 hats, a block, extra boxes, and some great ads. Also, I had to include a picture of the mirror/hat rack I found. I was so excited because its exactly what I was looking for. It has enough spacing to hold 8 fedoras.
Hats are:
Black Mallory Fifth Avenue - size 7
Tan/Gold "The Ridgewood" by Mallory - Style selected by Sam Snead 7 3/8
Brown Bond Executive Group 7 1/4
Found a Borsalino box for the black Borso I just picked up. The Mallory ad has a "Sportabout" that matches the grey Mallory I got recently. The block is a number 52 in size 7 1/2.
B
Mario
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Buler the buccaneer returning from one of his successful raids...
I really love the rack - what a great find! The Tan/Gold Mallory also looks very appealing. I still need a lid of a similar color.
Congrats! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
I really love the rack - what a great find! The Tan/Gold Mallory also looks very appealing. I still need a lid of a similar color.
Congrats! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
HarpPlayerGene
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One of the rare occasions when someone designed a hat rack capable of holding hats on each hook. Usually they are so close to one another that two-thirds of the hooks are useless. That bugs the tar out of me. Yours is a real winner!!
Garrett
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HarpPlayerGene said:
:arated:
carter
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Buler, the hits just keep coming.
GREAT mirror/hat rack!
GREAT mirror/hat rack!
cookie
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buler said:Also, I had to include a picture of the mirror/hat rack I found. I was so excited because its exactly what I was looking for. It has enough spacing to hold 8 fedoras.
Looking at that fabulous Art Deco hat rack from an Aussie perspective - gives it a 1930s/40s era dating - what with the beaded finish and the rondel end blocks. Our middle 30s Council Chambers (municipality) has the same treatment and mouldings in its interior.
ScottF
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buler said:
Holy Cow - I wish my head were so malleable.
HarpPlayerGene
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ScottF said:
He had a 1930s style mercury job done on it!
Explains a lot doesn't it!?
ScottF
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HarpPlayerGene said:He had a 1930s style mercury job done on it!
Explains a lot doesn't it!?
I'm thinking Buler will be having a massive ebay auction soon, and when the dust settles, he'll have a heckuva hat collection left.
BobC
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buler said:Also, I had to include a picture of the mirror/hat rack I found. I was so excited because its exactly what I was looking for. It has enough spacing to hold 8 fedoras.
Pardon me for saying, but nice rack, B.
