The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[alanfgag]

I think Steve is right on the money... and a beauty. Thanks for posting, Che.

 

[seabass]

Thanks Steve, Alan & Mike always good info shared amongst you guys !
A good thread here to all.

 

[mayserwegener]

"Giuseppe Borsalino 1834 - 1934" from the from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg , Germany collection.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/249-giuseppe-borsalino-1834-1934/

In the meantime I purchased a first edition of this book. It's bound in leather and has original photo prints.

 

[mikespens]

Steve, your not just a major league collector, but a scholar on the subject as well. Glad you share your incredible research and detective work with us!

 

[stetsonofagun]

Here's a Borsalino "Amalfi" that I'm about to sell. It looks black but is actually "Cobalto". What age would you guys put it at?

- Andrew

 

[mayserwegener]

Super! Would it be possible to take a photo of the paper label without the liner blocking it?

 

[stetsonofagun]

Label

- Andrew

 

[carouselvic]

1979

 

[stetsonofagun]

1979

Awesome. Good to know. Is that the case with most Borsalino hats? The first two numbers on the paper tag in that format?

- Andrew

 

[mayserwegener]

No it only applies to hats made sometime around the mid 1970s into the earlier 1980s when the company was sold and the old factory closed. Your hat was made in the old factory and still of very high quality.

 

[stetsonofagun]

No it only applies to hats made sometime around the mid 1970s into the earlier 1980s when the company was sold and the old factory closed. Your hat was made in the old factory and still of very high quality.

I've got 3 others on the block. I'll take some pics.

- Andrew

 

[stetsonofagun]

#1

#2

#3

How do we determine the dates on these? Also, are the names on the front of the sweat band the models? The wide brimmed one doesn't have a name. Thanks.

- Andrew

 

[stetsonofagun]

Would the above hats fall under that date code theory?

- Andrew

 

[alanfgag]

No. These are late 1950s+.

 

[Michael R.]

I have a CD in Taupe Fawn (fantastic lid, but not the mid-brown color I desperately seek), and a Borsalino Como in mid-brown. Both are GREAT lids. Problem is, I prefer wide brim hats, so the Como doesn't see much action. I will say that the Akubra is classy yet bulletproof, while the Como just screams formal wear to me. I'm hoping an Alessandria will be the best of both worlds.

I don't know if anyone replied , but go to australiangear.com and at the very end of the Akubra hats the RM Williams is it , Depp's photo , everything. I'll double check to be sure that's the site .

 

[Michael R.]

Yep that's it . Sorry to interrupt, think I was reading way back . Haha carry on .

 

[Michael R.]

I'm looking (SERIOUSLY) at a Modern Borsalino Alessandria (TAR), and know there are variations in colors (even the same color , due to batches) , but would any in the Brotherhood post some pictures of Taupe , Brown , Dark Brown , Dark Grey , and/or Steel Grey that I could see ? Black is out , and Bencraft is out of Light Grey in my size . I would really appreciate it . Thanks in advance for the help before I pull the trigger . And I guess I should say , Tell me what I'm seeing . Thanks again .

 

[Tonio]

Hello,

New to the forum, I wanted to share this great Teresio Borsalino medal I received from the old country. The gentleman I purchased it from was located about an hour away from Alessandria. From what I gather Teresio became a senator 1924-1925. I believe this medal dated 1925 is acknowledging Teresio's contribution to to the town. I wonder how many were made? It's quite heavy.

Stabilimento Stefano Johnson, Milan (Manufacturer)
Enrico Saroldi (Designer)

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! I just posted (see above) "Giuseppe Borsalino 1834 - 1934" which also has information on Teresio.

 

[tommyK]

I'm looking (SERIOUSLY) at a Modern Borsalino Alessandria (TAR), and know there are variations in colors (even the same color , due to batches) , but would any in the Brotherhood post some pictures of Taupe , Brown , Dark Brown , Dark Grey , and/or Steel Grey that I could see ? Black is out , and Bencraft is out of Light Grey in my size . I would really appreciate it . Thanks in advance for the help before I pull the trigger . And I guess I should say , Tell me what I'm seeing . Thanks again .

taupe

Nice enough hat. Wish there was more brim, only 2 5/8