THE MALLORY MILE

[buler]

E.A. Mallory & Sons

Derby just sold on ebay with a great E.A. Mallory & Sons mark on sweatband.

B

 

[theinterchange]

Just out of curiosity, my Mallory is "Aristocrat Quality" what does that mean in plain English? Is it about like Stetson and X's or does it really stand for something?

Oh and since I inadvertently deleted the photos from the post when I bought the hat, I'll add a new one on my head.

Randy

 

[zetwal]

Just out of curiosity, my Mallory is "Aristocrat Quality" what does that mean in plain English? Is it about like Stetson and X's or does it really stand for something?

Actually, in the old days the Stetson Xs did mean something fairly concrete. I have enough old Stetsons to have a good feel for their terms.

But I have only two Mallory fedoras. And they are both Aristocrats. I too would like to know more about what the various Mallory designations might mean.

Maybe someone can direct Randy and I to a previous discussion about this?

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory 7-3/4 Long Oval

Here are a few shots of a Mallory I am very happy to have aquired. Second post will have some interior shots. The hat is Pristine.

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[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory 7-3/4 Long Oval; Interior shots

And some shots of the interior.
I am amazed how very soft the felt on this hat is. Who can tell me more about it? The origonal price tag in the had was 15.00

Some of the inside...

 

[Mario]

I bet you're happy about that one. What a beauty! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

You bet I am happy....

Mario,

It is a PRIMO hat. 50's era. The felt is soooo soft. I could not be more happy. What a finish on the felt!!

Thanks for the compliment!

I bet you're happy about that one. What a beauty! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

Mario,

It is a PRIMO hat. 50's era. The felt is soooo soft. I could not be more happy. What a finish on the felt!!

Thanks for the compliment!

Hehe...I just found your question regarding the age of that beautiful Mallory in my maibox and wanted to tell you it's from the 50's but you have obviously come up with that answer yourself. Late 50's I'd add.

That hat has exactly the color combo I'm out for at the moment. I'd love for it to be a Mallory too once I find it, even though I seem to be utterly out of luck if it comes to finding nice hats.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory

Mario,

Yeah, late 50's is correct....

The price tag inside the hat, is that the OPS tag?? Anyway this hat new was priced at $22.50.

Do you have any sales ads from back then; I'd like to see more about this era hat; like if had a name to it...

Thanks Mario !:cheers1:

 

[cookie]

Mario,

Yeah, late 50's is correct....

The price tag inside the hat, is that the OPS tag?? Anyway this hat new was priced at $22.50.

Do you have any sales ads from back then; I'd like to see more about this era hat; like if had a name to it...

Thanks Mario !:cheers1:

The sheen on that liner silk would indicate unworn/NOS in my book.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory

Tell you what Cookie, that just may be the case. There is no sign of wear inside on the hat at all, right down to the white bow at the back of the sweat; it is perfect, not a speck of soiling. I'm thrilled. The OPS tag has a price of $22.50, I need to look through some Mallory ads, I am trying to find a name to this hat.

The sheen on that liner silk would indicate unworn/NOS in my book.

 

[feltfan]

Am I the last guy here to figure out that the Cravenette process used on Mallory hats was not
exclusive to Mallory hats? I just looked at a listing on eBay for a wool overcoat (like I need one...)
with the Cravenette label.

Doing an eBay search (apologies to future viewers if these links die) I see an ad for the
Cravenette Company Ltd from 1917, a
brochure for Cravenette waterproofing, and a Cravenette processed jacket
(which I wish were in my size). Apologies if I drive up prices for anyone...

Did Mallory buy the Cravenette Company at some point? Anyone know the history?
Apologies if I missed a post somewhere.

Was Swansback exclusive to Portis? Hm...

 

[Mario]

With your stagename of 'feltfan' you were probably predestined to find out about all the details of the Cravenette process...

Still - thanks for your effort!

Am I the last guy here to figure out that the Cravenette process used on Mallory hats was not
exclusive to Mallory hats? I just looked at a listing on eBay for a wool overcoat (like I need one...)
with the Cravenette label.

Doing an eBay search (apologies to future viewers if these links die) I see an ad for the
Cravenette Company Ltd from 1917, a
brochure for Cravenette waterproofing, and a Cravenette processed jacket
(which I wish were in my size). Apologies if I drive up prices for anyone...

Did Mallory buy the Cravenette Company at some point? Anyone know the history?
Apologies if I missed a post somewhere.

Was Swansback exclusive to Portis? Hm...

 

[Lefty]

Am I the last guy here to figure out that the Cravenette process used on Mallory hats was not
exclusive to Mallory hats? I just looked at a listing on eBay for a wool overcoat

I recently saw a really great, tweed overcoat at a thrift store with the Cravenette label on the pocket. Had it fit, I'd own it.

 

[PADDY]

The Mallory is a beautiful tile, with wonderful style, that wins by a mile..! Keep em coming 'Gents!

 

[rlk]

1924

1926

 

[Greyfox]

I am a relative novice when it comes to both the bay and these marvelous vintage fedoras. One of the great things about the group here is the willingness to share information and advice. So after seeking and receiving advice from 2 Loungers whose opinions I value highly I picked this up on the bay yesterday. Should have it next week and I am so looking forward to adding it to my small collection of Stetsons, VS and Akubra. Thanks so much to those Loungers. You know who you are.

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[hatophile]

I saw that one up for auction Greyfox, fortunately, I have enough gray hats in my stash, didn't really need another one, so I didn't bid on it. That is a very fine hat from the looks of it, barely worn, if ever. I'd say you did very well, congratulations, and show us some photos when you get it.

 

[rlk]

Detail from 1913 ad

 

[Johnny J]

I am a relative novice when it comes to both the bay and these marvelous vintage fedoras. One of the great things about the group here is the willingness to share information and advice. So after seeking and receiving advice from 2 Loungers whose opinions I value highly I picked this up on the bay yesterday. Should have it next week and I am so looking forward to adding it to my small collection of Stetsons, VS and Akubra. Thanks so much to those Loungers. You know who you are.

Great looking hat!! When you find hats like this on ebay its hard to stop! I would keep buying if I had the wifes approval.