The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[besdor]

A good year would be around 1985. That was the time when Borsalino moved from the old factory in Alessandria to the current location outside of town.
The best way to differentiate between the old and new hats is the way the linings were put into the hats . After they moved the company no longer sewed the linings in .They were glued in.

 

[moontheloon]

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[RJR]

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Nice.

 

[besdor]

Now that is a nice hat ! Definately pre 1985...

 

[Frunobulax]

Now that is a nice hat ! Definately pre 1985...

When did Borsalino last make a felted edge hat?


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[mayserwegener]

My guess would be the mid 1960s to early 1970s but maybe Besdor / Steven knows. I haven't come across a German market Borsalino with a Felted Edge. Are there are any Italian market examples?

 

[moontheloon]

My guess would be the mid 1960s to early 1970s but maybe Besdor / Steven knows. I haven't come across a German market Borsalino with a Felted Edge. Are there are any Italian market examples?

Steve where would you suspect my green hat above dates ?

 

[mayserwegener]

My guess is mid 1950s to early 1960s. As you know it's tough to date them. It's really fantastic!

 

[moontheloon]

My guess is mid 1950s to early 1960s. As you know it's tough to date them. It's really fantastic!

thank you sir

 

[hatsRme]

Fantastic find, Anthony! Ought to be in "The Green Machine" thread.

 

[moontheloon]

Fantastic find, Anthony! Ought to be in "The Green Machine" thread.

indeed it should

 

[Bird Lives]

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Simply gorgeous....Thats about perfect, love the crease aswell....

 

[Celia]

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Wow, that's just stunning! Beautiful shade of green, great wide ribbon, and that felt looks so soft!

 

[alanfgag]

A lovely Gorasgu in a beautiful color. Just be careful not to drink it!

 

[Redfokker]

Such a beautiful Borsalino Ant! It has everything going for it, color, bash and brim. Trifecta!

 

[RJR]

Such a beautiful Borsalino Ant! It has everything going for it, color, bash and brim. Trifecta!

+1

 

[Miamibruno]

Moon,

That is a gorgeous hat. It is, however, my size not yours. Give it back.

 

[Miamibruno]

I would also say 50's rather than 60's because of the brim size and the cost.

 

[alanfgag]

I would also say 50's rather than 60's because of the brim size and the cost.

I would second Steve's estimate of mid 1950s to early 1960s as the right bracket for that manufacturing label.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Are the Borsalino hats made today worth the retail price? Don't know anything about the Borsalino except I like the look. Are they like the big mfg companies in the USA in that the quality dropped in the 60s? I'm thinking of getting a couple but don't want to waist my limited funds.