The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[rclark]

Not pristine like some posted recently, but one of the lightest hats I have and so most comfortable. Just put it on and forget it.

Gotta love em! Congrats!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

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.

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

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

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

The hat was in poor condition and heavily used.

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.

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.

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

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

Color Narvalo e Ergosca type. Qualità Extra Extra Superiore.

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

 

[RJR]

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.

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

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

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

The hat was in poor condition and heavily used.

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.

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.

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

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

Color Narvalo e Ergosca type. Qualità Extra Extra Superiore.

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

Very nice.

 

[moontheloon]

just putting these two beauties with their family

 

[Hurricane Jack]

My BORSALINO Alessandria Genova from the 1970's I believe. 5" crown with diamond bash, 2-3/4" felted brim.

 

[Khanh]

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?

 

[mayserwegener]

It's hard to say without more information. Can you post some photos (front, side, inside (sweat & liner)) so we can take a look?

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Borsalino Grey with double colors ribbon

Size is 6 1/2 so a 60 cm. Eu and 7 1/2 US

The felt is finished with a medium hair in a heather way

Proportions are: brim at 6 cm. and crown at 12 cm.

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

Interior show it was sold in Italy, unknown town

Qualità Extra Superiore

Made during in the early seventies

A "new" addiction to my Borsalino bunch

 

[Chepstow]

Wonderful Borsalino Daniele and the best - he will fit you!


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[Daniele Tanto]

Thanks Manfred!
I realized yesterday that I have too much of them in not my size

 

[Chepstow]

That is bad Daniele - better is to wear it as to look on it!



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[TheDane]

Borsalino Grey with double colors ribbon

Beautiful Borsa, Daniele. It's a very nice ribbon too. Congratulations

 

[alanfgag]

Two Borsalino browns - post war to early 1950s. Inside and outside, Curdo (left) and Monlov (right).

 

[Mm25]

Two Borsalino browns - post war to early 1950s. Inside and outside, Curdo (left) and Monlov (right).

I think if a man only had those two hats, he'd have all he needed! Wow.

 

[alanfgag]

I think if a man only had those two hats, he'd have all he needed! Wow.

So wise and so true and oh so very hard to do.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

wo Borsalino browns - post war to early 1950s. Inside and outside, Curdo (left) and Monlov (right).

These Borsalino are really interesting
The colors are astounding as the two tones ribbon.
Both colors seems rare to find in actual market of felt and even in Borsalino they are more "mundane" in choice of colors in these days

 

[moontheloon]

Two Borsalino browns - post war to early 1950s. Inside and outside, Curdo (left) and Monlov (right).

thank you Alan ... these pictures will absolutely help my process
I of course don't expect miracles ... but would love to clone it as close as we can ... just love that hat

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you!

Look forward to seeing your project with Gannon, Anthony.

 

[mikespens]

Those are fine dining Alan

 

[rclark]

Borsalino thin ribbon "pocket hat". Man the felt on this hat is awesome. Just going to need a little steam tonight to get it looking better after its abuse by the postal service! This hat is as light as a feather!