THE MALLORY MILE

[DaveProc]

That is a very handsome hat!

Thank you!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My “1960s or ‘70s” Mallory XV homburg arrived in good time and in even better shape. The crown is sooo soft and thin. It dry creases like a dream. First thing I did was to pop it on my head and a let out a grown: it’s just a little too small for me. Then as I was folding back the thin leather sweatband I found size reducers all around the hat behind the sweat! It’s still not quite as large as I would like, but it genuinely fits.

 

[DaveProc]

My “1960s or ‘70s” Mallory XV homburg arrived in good time and in even better shape. The crown is sooo soft and thin. It dry creases like a dream. First thing I did was to pop it on my head and a let out a grown: it’s just a little too small for me. Then as I was folding back the thin leather sweatband I found size reducers all around the hat behind the sweat! It’s still not quite as large as I would like, but it genuinely fits.

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Sweet!!

 

[MikeinRome]

My “1960s or ‘70s” Mallory XV homburg arrived in good time and in even better shape. The crown is sooo soft and thin. It dry creases like a dream. First thing I did was to pop it on my head and a let out a grown: it’s just a little too small for me. Then as I was folding back the thin leather sweatband I found size reducers all around the hat behind the sweat! It’s still not quite as large as I would like, but it genuinely fits.

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Got bad news for you, Brent. That Homburg isn't 60's or 70's, it's pre-Stetson. Your hat liner is now the 3rd such liner seen on the Lounge, behind mine and recently by Blare.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Got bad news for you, Brent. That Homburg isn't 60's or 70's, it's pre-Stetson. Your hat liner is now the 3rd such liner seen on the Lounge, behind mine and recently by Blare.

Thanks, Mike. My “1960s or ‘70” reference was a tongue in cheek reference to how the seller had it listed. I love old Mallorys and I’m always looking out for them. I think the early Stetson era hats can be just as nice, but it’s a bonus to find a pre-Stetson hat in my size.

 

[MikeinRome]

My early Mallory bowler or Derby just arrived and it's not the complete wreck I anticipated. Since it has a Union label, I'm estimating it's date at about 1917 for now. The last year I see this type of Mallory logo in advertisements is 1916.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My early Mallory bowler or Derby just arrived and it's not the complete wreck I anticipated. Since it has a Union label, I'm estimating it's date at about 1917 to 1921 for now.

Very nice. When did the “and sons” drop off? Maybe Bill @buler will share some of his knowledge.

 

[MikeinRome]

Thanks, Mike. My “1960s or ‘70” reference was a tongue in cheek reference to how the seller had it listed. I love old Mallorys and I’m always looking out for them. I think the early Stetson era hats can be just as nice, but it’s a bonus to find a pre-Stetson hat in my size.

Tongue and cheek makes a lot more sense! I was wondering how you could have slipped up on dating that hat!

 

[MikeinRome]

Very nice. When did the “and sons” drop off? Maybe Bill @buler will share some of his knowledge.

Yes, I was meaning to go back and check or refresh my memory on that name change, and 1919 is the last year I see E A Mallory and Sons in advertisements.

 

[buler]

Very nice. When did the “and sons” drop off? Maybe Bill @buler will share some of his knowledge.

Brent, I believe it did happen sometime in 1919. I don't think I ever found an exact documented date. I have a Sept 1919 ad where the Mallory name (without E.A & Sons) appears. There are some 1919 ads (earlier in the year) that have the E. A. & Sons.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brent, I believe it did happen sometime in 1919. I don't think I ever found an exact documented date. I have a Sept 1919 ad where the Mallory name (without E.A & Sons) appears. There are some 1919 ads (earlier in the year) that have the E. A. & Sons.

Thanks, Bill. I knew you would be the guy to know.

 

[Rmccamey]

An exceptional derby, indeed!

My early Mallory bowler or Derby just arrived and it's not the complete wreck I anticipated. Since it has a Union label, I'm estimating it's date at about 1917 for now. The last year I see this type of Mallory logo in advertisements is 1916.

 

[Art Hat1]

My new to me Mallory 15 came in the other day and it’s an awesome hat!
Cavanaugh edge, 2 3/8 in brim, very malleable felt with a great hand feel. Fits a bit small though to be fair I do need a haircut.

 

[Blare]

My new to me Mallory 15 came in the other day and it’s an awesome hat!
Cavanaugh edge, 2 3/8 in brim, very malleable felt with a great hand feel. Fits a bit small though to be fair I do need a haircut.

Fabulous Mallory

 

[Art Hat1]

Fabulous Mallory

Thank you, it’s a really great hat!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Mallory The Dallas

 

[Yamahana]

MALLORY FIFTEEN Duplex Edge

Plenty of wear and mileage on the Mallory but it’s the way I prefer them.
2 5/8” brim.

Ribbon and felt both have faded and developed their own unique patina and character. I like em like this.

 

[Steve1857]

MALLORY FIFTEEN Duplex Edge

Plenty of wear and mileage on the Mallory but it’s the way I prefer them.
2 5/8” brim.
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Ribbon and felt both have faded and developed their own unique patina and character. I like em like this.
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Wonderful Mallory XV, especially with all its patina.

 

[Yamahana]

Wonderful Mallory XV, especially with all its patina.

Thank you sir

 

[Blare]

MALLORY FIFTEEN Duplex Edge

Plenty of wear and mileage on the Mallory but it’s the way I prefer them.
2 5/8” brim.
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Ribbon and felt both have faded and developed their own unique patina and character. I like em like this.
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Fantastic