THE MALLORY MILE

[Bill Hughes]

This is my first Mallory. I believe it's from the 40s so correct my if I'm wrong. I have other gray vintage fedoras but the binding on this is a bit different and it the reason I purchased it. The brim binding is not evenly distributed on top and bottom. Most of it is on top with just a small amount under the brim. And the way it is stitched is interesting. It appears the ribbon for the brim was stitched on the bottom first but without the ribbon being wrapped around to the topside. The stitching for the bottom can not be seen from the topside of the brim. The stitching for the top can be seen from the bottom. The last two pictures show what I am trying to describe. The sweatband was replaced by Scott aka Bond from FineVintageFedoras.

 

[RJR]

This is my first Mallory. I believe it's from the 40s so correct my if I'm wrong. I have other gray vintage fedoras but the binding on this is a bit different and it the reason I purchased it. The brim binding is not evenly distributed on top and bottom. Most of it is on top with just a small amount under the brim. And the way it is stitched is interesting. It appears the ribbon for the brim was stitched on the bottom first but without the ribbon being wrapped around to the topside. The stitching for the bottom can not be seen from the topside of the brim. The stitching for the top can be seen from the bottom. The last two pictures show what I am trying to describe. The sweatband was replaced by Scott aka Bond from FineVintageFedoras.

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Nice hat and interesting brim binding,congrats.

 

[FedOregon]

Half blind double stitching? @Bill Hughes

 

[Redfokker]

This is my first Mallory. I believe it's from the 40s so correct my if I'm wrong. I have other gray vintage fedoras but the binding on this is a bit different and it the reason I purchased it. The brim binding is not evenly distributed on top and bottom. Most of it is on top with just a small amount under the brim. And the way it is stitched is interesting. It appears the ribbon for the brim was stitched on the bottom first but without the ribbon being wrapped around to the topside. The stitching for the bottom can not be seen from the topside of the brim. The stitching for the top can be seen from the bottom. The last two pictures show what I am trying to describe. The sweatband was replaced by Scott aka Bond from FineVintageFedoras.

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That is an interesting brim treatment. Really a smart looking hat, youthful as well. The Aristocrat Quality is their upper level hat I believe.

 

[rclark]

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat and felted edge.

 

[moontheloon]

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat and felted edge.

...aaaaaaaaaand Rick drops a bomb

 

[Redfokker]

...aaaaaaaaaand Rick drops a bomb

+1

 

[40Cal]

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat and felted edge.

Gorgeous hat, Rick! Nothing beats an early Mallory.

 

[alanfgag]

Very nice... looks to be a sewn overwelt?

 

[Frunobulax]

Pre-Stetson Mallory. Unreeded sweat and felted edge.

Looks like wonderful felt. Good get, Rick.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[splintercellsz]

killer find, Rick!

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[KarlCrow]

killer find, Rick!

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ditto

 

[moontheloon]

pre ‘46 merger Mallory Ten Premier

Handling a hat like this truly exposes what a different beast men’s headwear once was.

The hat doesn’t show any signs of ever being worn.

The felt is unbelievably thin and dense ... it gives you that crisp crush under your finger tips that you only get with hats from this era and before.

very appealing rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The brim wearing a beautifully executed delicate underwelt

I applied a simple dry center crease for the photos ... I do not yet know what crease will live in this hat

I hope you enjoy a few photos

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[Frunobulax]

pre ‘46 merger Mallory Ten Premier

Handling a hat like this truly exposes what a different beast men’s headwear once was.

The hat doesn’t show any signs of ever being worn.

The felt is unbelievably thin and dense ... it gives you that crisp crush under your finger tips that you only get with hats from this era and before.

very appealing rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The brim wearing a beautifully executed delicate underwelt

I applied a simple center crease for the photos ... I do not yet know what crease will live in this hat

I hope you enjoy a few photos

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic, Ant! The color combo is very rich.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[moontheloon]

Fantastic, Ant! The color combo is very rich.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Thank you Jim
Very excited to own this piece

 

[splintercellsz]

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[Richard Morgan]

pre ‘46 merger Mallory Ten Premier

Handling a hat like this truly exposes what a different beast men’s headwear once was.

The hat doesn’t show any signs of ever being worn.

The felt is unbelievably thin and dense ... it gives you that crisp crush under your finger tips that you only get with hats from this era and before.

very appealing rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The brim wearing a beautifully executed delicate underwelt

I applied a simple dry center crease for the photos ... I do not yet know what crease will live in this hat

I hope you enjoy a few photos

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That is just exquisite

 

[rclark]

pre ‘46 merger Mallory Ten Premier

Handling a hat like this truly exposes what a different beast men’s headwear once was.

The hat doesn’t show any signs of ever being worn.

The felt is unbelievably thin and dense ... it gives you that crisp crush under your finger tips that you only get with hats from this era and before.

very appealing rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The brim wearing a beautifully executed delicate underwelt

I applied a simple dry center crease for the photos ... I do not yet know what crease will live in this hat

I hope you enjoy a few photos

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That hat is all you Anthony!

 

[Bill Hughes]

pre ‘46 merger Mallory Ten Premier

Handling a hat like this truly exposes what a different beast men’s headwear once was.

The hat doesn’t show any signs of ever being worn.

The felt is unbelievably thin and dense ... it gives you that crisp crush under your finger tips that you only get with hats from this era and before.

very appealing rich colors and superb craftsmanship.
The brim wearing a beautifully executed delicate underwelt

I applied a simple dry center crease for the photos ... I do not yet know what crease will live in this hat

I hope you enjoy a few photos

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Speechless

 

[feltfan]

An unlined, reedless Mallory Nokabout. I rolled it and stuck it in my suitcase.