Almost skipped this one and that wouldn't be right. Gorgeous bowler and in excellent condition it seems, Steve. Too bad it's not your size. Where did you get the 7 1/4 size from, because the 6 1/2 should mean it's a size 60! I think Steve @mayserwegener is right about the dating. The very early ones with this label have the size written on it. Next we find these stickers and then the rubber stamp. Not consistently of course; it's still BorsalinoI've been excitedly waiting for over a week for this one to arrive. It was worth the wait. Borsalino "Rizzo" Bowler. The establishment it was sold in, English House, was one of Copenhagen's most sought after gentleman's outfitters. They're slogan was, "The house that every gentleman knows".
Founded in 1910 and closed in 1955 at the location shown on the liner, it had its hey day in the 20s and 30s. From the label and liner, I'd place this one in the 1940s. Whether WWII 40s or post war is hard to say.
A "soft" Bowler, 154 grams, 5cm to the brim curl, 13.5cm crown height. Nice hand to the felt, and quality details on the ribbon and bow.
The only thing wrong with this Borsalino is it's not my size. The 6.5 punti is misleading as 7 1/4 should be a 6 punto, so 59 in cm.
Despite it's size, I'm happy
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