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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,215
Location
Verona - Italia
In my search for Italian hats, deal the Borsalino in Italy, is always a gamble in the used or vintage market.
Some are often over-priced and very common or unattractive models, others are hidden gems or are part of piles that are sold as a lot.
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This is a gift from a dear friend who has recovered it at a used clothing store.
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This Borsalino was sold in Verona by a depositary that ceased its activities in the 50s.
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The model is typical of the years 40. Hard to say whether before or after the war.
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The hat was in poor condition and heavily used.
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There were some signs of moths and felt very light from the outset, it was completely to clean, as well as the inside.
The band sweatband was very dry and had a marked consumption in places.
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The restoration was entrusted to Sergio Anzani of Cappelleria Melegari - Milan that after careful consideration decided to keep all the original pieces of the hat.
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The size is 6 and corresponds to 59 cm in the EU or 7 3/8 in US.
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Crown is 10 cm. (4 inches) and brim 7 cm. (2 3/4 inches)
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Color Narvalo e Ergosca type. Qualità Extra Extra Superiore.
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This is one of the oldest Borsalino in my collection sold in Italy.
Anzani did a fantastic work and it fit perfectly!
 
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RJR

Messages
10,620
Location
Iowa
In my search for hats Italians, deal the Borsalino in Italy, is always a gamble in the used or vintage market.
Some are often over-priced and very common or unattractive models, others are hidden gems or are part of piles that are sold as a lot.
w9fg9s.jpg

This is a gift from a dear friend who has recovered it at a used clothing store.
ae1bow.jpg

This Borsalino was sold in Verona by a depositary that ceased its activities in the 50s.
6s6ero.jpg

The model is typical of the years 40. Hard to say whether before or after the war.
2cn9kow.jpg

The hat was in poor condition and heavily used.
14jb2f8.jpg

There were some signs of moths and felt very light from the outset, it was completely to clean, as well as the inside.
The band sweatband was very dry and had a marked consumption in places.
ix3xxw.jpg

The restoration was entrusted to Sergio Anzani of Cappelleria Melegari - Milan that after careful consideration decided to keep all the original pieces of the hat.
kvj11.jpg

The size is 6 and corresponds to 59 cm in the EU or 7 3/8 in US.
5evfcz.jpg

Crown is 10 cm. (4 inches) and brim 7 cm. (2 3/4 inches)
2hdr2p1.jpg

Color Narvalo e Ergosca type. Qualità Extra Extra Superiore.
14azozd.jpg

This is one of the oldest Borsalino in my collection sold in Italy.
Anzani did a fantastic work and it fit perfectly!
Very nice.
 

Khanh

New in Town
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3
New to this forum. I have a Borsalino rabbit fur fedora. I spent a few weeks in torrential downpours and the hat now needs some care. The interior leather sweat band, which was once whole, is deteriorating. The hat shrank a bit. I'm interested in getting it reblocked and I wonder if Borsalino provides this service...and if you think the service is worthwhile. I basically love that Borsalino (for Marshall Field's) is embossed on the sweat band. Is it worth the hassle? How much would it cost?
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
Messages
4,215
Location
Verona - Italia
Borsalino Grey with double colors ribbon
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Size is 6 1/2 so a 60 cm. Eu and 7 1/2 US
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The felt is finished with a medium hair in a heather way
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Proportions are: brim at 6 cm. and crown at 12 cm.
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This Borsalino was bought in one lot comprising several hats with different states of conservations
The one you see had problems in the ribbon (half off) and the felt was dull, but it appared quite new
Restored in Milan by Sergio Anzani - Cappelleria Melegari it has now a new life
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Interior show it was sold in Italy, unknown town
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Qualità Extra Superiore
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Made during in the early seventies
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A "new" addiction to my Borsalino bunch
 

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