The Dobbs Diner...

[Steve1857]

1940's Dobbs Gay Blade auctioned today. Not my hat. Sold for $535.

Wow! Crazy amount. Makes me even more happy for the price I paid for my 1950s Gay Blade.

 

[Blare]

Wow! Crazy amount. Makes me even more happy for the price I paid for my 1950s Gay Blade.

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And yours… via Bob…. Was the first one I’ve seen. Then just a few weeks later this one pops up. Funny how that happens.

 

[MikeinRome]

This wasn't my hat, but after making this post about it, I decided to get it, so I haven't received it yet.. A nice Dobbs Cross Country Deluxe.. Note the sweatband has the Cavanagh Edge patent stamp on it, so this is likely a 1930's hat, I imagine. It's said to have a 2 1/2 inch brim.

 

[Blare]

Not my hat. A nice Dobbs Cross Country Deluxe for sale on Etsy now. Note the sweatband has the Cavanagh Edge patent stamp on it, so this is likely a 1930's hat, I imagine. It's said to have a 2 1/2 inch brim.

Wow.. havnt seen a Cross Country with a Cavanagh edge.

 

[MikeinRome]

Wow.. havnt seen a Cross Country with a Cavanagh edge.

Don't know, but maybe that's what makes it a Deluxe. I decided to go ahead and buy it after all.

 

[Blare]

Don't know, but maybe that's what makes it a Deluxe. I decided to go ahead and buy it after all.

Nice catch Mike. I would imagine it is a pretty rare hat. I think those summer weight hats like cross country and vagabond were kinda popular priced at around $5. I’m guessing a lot of folks didn’t go for the upgrades on them.

 

[MikeinRome]

More pics of the Dobbs Cross Country Deluxe that arrived today. The Cavanagh Edge patent stamp is an early 1930's version, but the mfg tag looks about 1940. The inside of crown has a faint painted etc logo that's too faint to make sense of for now. Hat was advertised as 2 1/2 inch brim but it's 2 1/4 inch, with 5 3/4 inch crown. The sweatband joint isn't stitched. I'm guessing a 1930's hat.

 

[MikeinRome]

1950's Dobbs Forty I just bought. Someone stuck a wind trolley from some random brown hat on it. 2 3/4 inch brim.

 

[MikeinRome]

1950's Dobbs Forty I bought from Brent last year, who apparently bought it from roan. So it's been pictured a good bit on the Lounge. 2 1/2 inch brim.

 

[Mighty44]

1950's Dobbs Forty I just bought. Someone stuck a wind trolley from some random brown hat on it. 2 3/4 inch brim.

Doesn’t get much more classic than that—nice addition, Mike!

 

[blewnote]

Here's a weird homburg I picked up. I didn't bother to ask about brim width and crown height because I hoped the brown sweatband dated it on the earlier side and it was cheap. The factory label has a block depth so I figure it's from the 1950s or so, but the felt is nothing to write home about (or I'm just ignorant). The hat is very light, and the felt is thin but pretty stiff, feels like paperboard when you try to shape it (i.e. it doesn't like me trying to put a pinch in it... not that I would but for example). Perhaps there's just a lot of shellac?

The brim is 1 7/8" and the crown height is 4 1/8" at the front and back and maybe 4 7/8' on the sides.

I'm curious if anyone can shed any more light on this hat because I was unaware that homburgs could come in the stingy brim/crown category. I'm tempted to return it and look for something with larger proportions, or if I should just keep it as it seems to be in excellent shape for a hat that is 70ish years old.

 

[Rmccamey]

Yes, there are stingy homburgs.

Here's a weird homburg I picked up. I didn't bother to ask about brim width and crown height because I hoped the brown sweatband dated it on the earlier side and it was cheap. The factory label has a block depth so I figure it's from the 1950s or so, but the felt is nothing to write home about (or I'm just ignorant). The hat is very light, and the felt is thin but pretty stiff, feels like paperboard when you try to shape it (i.e. it doesn't like me trying to put a pinch in it... not that I would but for example). Perhaps there's just a lot of shellac?

The brim is 1 7/8" and the crown height is 4 1/8" at the front and back and maybe 4 7/8' on the sides.

I'm curious if anyone can shed any more light on this hat because I was unaware that homburgs could come in the stingy brim/crown category. I'm tempted to return it and look for something with larger proportions, or if I should just keep it as it seems to be in excellent shape for a hat that is 70ish years old.

 

[Art Hat1]

Wondering if any light could be shed…I have a bid in for this Dobbs Golden Coach. The seller didn’t do a great job on photos but based on what I can tell of the interior if it is vintage it’s 1970s at the most but looking at the style it certainly doesn’t seem like a modern hat…it even looks like a Cavanagh Edge. I’m going to ask for more photos but I’m on the edge of passing.

 

[Blare]

A sharp looking hat. I love the color combo and the gills ribbon. Hard to tell from the photos if it is Cavanagh edge or not. But I do think that edge did continue on a few high end hats past 1970.

Wondering if any light could be shed…I have a bid in for this Dobbs Golden Coach. The seller didn’t do a great job on photos but based on what I can tell of the interior if it is vintage it’s 1970s at the most but looking at the style it certainly doesn’t seem like a modern hat…it even looks like a Cavanagh Edge. I’m going to ask for more photos but I’m on the edge of passing. View attachment 544853

 

[Art Hat1]

A sharp looking hat. I love the color combo and the gills ribbon. Hard to tell from the photos if it is Cavanagh edge or not. But I do think that edge did continue on a few high end hats past 1970.

Yeah, it’s a nice looking hat and it appears to be fur felt but the listing has so little info I’m a bit weary.

 

[BobHufford]

1950s Dobbs Game Bird. Size 6-7/8. 2-3/4” hidden-stitch under-welt brim, 5-3/4” open crown with 1-3/4” ribbon. It was quite dirty and may not completely clean up without disassembling it.

 

[Yamahana]

1950s Dobbs Game Bird. Size 6-7/8. 2-3/4” hidden-stitch under-welt brim, 5-3/4” open crown with 1-3/4” ribbon. It was quite dirty and may not completely clean up without disassembling it.

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That is a purty one there Bob, like that ribbon contrast.

 

[BobHufford]

That is a purty one there Bob, like that ribbon contrast.

Thanks Greg! It reminds me of Steve’s Gay Blade.

 

[Yamahana]

Yes it does, very sharp.

 

[Blare]

1950s Dobbs Game Bird. Size 6-7/8. 2-3/4” hidden-stitch under-welt brim, 5-3/4” open crown with 1-3/4” ribbon. It was quite dirty and may not completely clean up without disassembling it.

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Lovely color combo