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Darn i like vintage Borsalino.
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Thanks, Joe. It’s one I’d never consider selling, to be sure.That looks like a special one Randall
I would not tire of the company of this very fine rodent.View attachment 238517 50s? Salvatore Balbi homburg made from the hair of a critter that doesn’t exist around southern Georgia. My first, and hopefully, not my last nutria.
This felt is soft to the touch, but very dense and rigid. Thick, but not too thick. The build quality on this Borsalino is amazing. View attachment 238518 View attachment 238519
Me too.Darn i like vintage Borsalino.
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Thanks, Jonesy. The term, rodent generally carries a bad connotation, but I can now attest to the fact that when it comes to head gear this rodent is high class!I would not tire of the company of this very fine rodent.
Thank you, Joe.Beautiful hat. Nice find
Yep, that's no ordinary swamp rat.Thanks, Jonesy. The term, rodent generally carries a bad connotation, but I can now attest to the fact that when it comes to head gear this rodent is high class!
Reminds me a bit of the Knox Hats Teddy Roosevelt ad.Ran across this "out there" ...
Nice finds all of these, Daniele. As a modern production hat Borsalino still manages to leave behind others in terms of quality.Fourth hat arrived in the semi-restriction period and it is another modern Borsalino
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Borsalino Qualità Superiore
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The size is a 60 cm, 7 1/2 US
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As its brother View attachment 240328 the felt is very soft and malleable
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Felt color and ribbon matching and they are two slightly different shades of brown-greenish variations
The hat is new and never worn.
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These are the measures of this Italian classic: raw brims at 7.5 centimeters, the open crown is 15 centimeters and the copper ribbon is 4.5 centimeters.
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A classic Borsalino in massive proportions with a wonderful tone on tone combinations of colors
One of the most satisfying things of hat collecting is seeing a hat with seemingly one foot in the grave come back to life with just some brushing and steaming. Great save, Joe.Borsalino Qualita Superiore
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This Borsalino Qualita Superiore made for Portuguese market is the thinnest lightest weight Unlined felt hat I have ever handled. Super soft thin moldable felt with a 2 in brim and a mid ribbon.
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As the hat was originally sold at Teo The English Outfitters in Gibraltar I suspected the 6 3/4 sizing on the tag may well be UK sizing. It does appear by fit that is the case.
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I was expecting from the photos a project hat that was going to need a deep cleaning as it appeared to be covered in some type of fungus. However I was able to remove most of it with a very heavy brushing.
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It is a super comfortable and very sleek and stylish hat that is a pleasure to wear.
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Thanks Stefan. I agreed with you about quality in modern Borsalino production. Always they have in the catalogue two or three hats I would like to have These I bought were not so well preserved even if they were in the original boxesNice finds all of these, Daniele. As a modern production hat Borsalino still manages to leave behind others in terms of quality.
What I can do and try to intercept one on the Italian market. It may be that it appears.What can you do?
Borsalino Ecosca Muflone. Marque Grand Luxe 6X. Size 7 with the bound brim at 7cm. Longhair finish. 1954-1960. A rare beauty. Pictures by seller. Enjoy.
Wow Stefan. that is truly a beautiful hat. It definitely deserved to be displayed hereIt's not custom here to post hats that don't belong to you, but it's a rule I'm breaking to save this one for archival reasons. And to be honest I had expected to see this one here before. This one was the only hat of four I did not win from the same seller. What can you do?
Borsalino Ecosca Muflone. Marque Grand Luxe 6X. Size 7 with the bound brim at 7cm. Longhair finish. 1954-1960. A rare beauty. Pictures by seller. Enjoy.
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Thank you Stefan. I am over the moon as far as the results. What would you guess age to be on it?One of the most satisfying things of hat collecting is seeing a hat with seemingly one foot in the grave come back to life with just some brushing and steaming. Great save, Joe.