The School of Hard Knox

[rembetis]

Thanks, rlk. I found this elsewhere on the forum (see attached). It suggests "Premiere Quality" Knox hats cost $10 in 1924 (ad was dated in the thread I found it), which is what this one cost. You think that continued up through 1930?

 

[rlk]

Thanks, rlk. I found this elsewhere on the forum (see attached). It suggests "Premiere Quality" Knox hats cost $10 in 1924 (ad was dated in the thread I found it), which is what this one cost. You think that continued up through 1930?

Likely, prices did drop a bit during the depths of the Depression on some items, but didn't rise generally 'til after WW2 and only slowly.

 

[Farley]

Here's mine. Early 40's Knox Twenty, I believe. Don't have any pictures of just the hat, I'll probably post some up in the next few days. I'll also try and get some pictures from my swing dancing class.

 

[facade]

Logo ID

This an early Knox logo or someone ripping off the brand name perhaps? The image is from an old bowler hat on Ebay.

The story of two famous hatters.
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moa/1045888.0001.001

 

[vinnysolferino]

would you consider trading other great hats for the Knox 100. I had one once, a long time age in a galaxy far (ha ha) but the joke is on me. I sold it 39 years ag. Would surely like another. contact for big trade or sale if interested. vinnysolferino

 

[alanfgag]

This an early Knox logo or someone ripping off the brand name perhaps? The image is from an old bowler hat on Ebay.

It's an old and mysterious hat and retail store. I would guess Knox branding but it will take a better inspection. The sweatband appears to show no imprints.

 

[bowlerman]

This just in!

No moth could damage the integrity of this gorgeous pecan 20 that arrived moments ago. This is the cleanest, most odorless, nicest, and softest slightly moth-tracked felt I have seen. My only real rival to this pounce is my VS bobby blue. It is a long oval, to my gleeful surprise, and has the Knox Custom [felted] Edge. Beautiful liner too. I've tried about seven different creases, and I think I like the shallow diamond best so far.

I think this shows the color a little better:

 

[splintercellsz]

VERY nice, Jeff! :eusa_clap

 

[facade]

Early Knox Hat Grades

I'm curious if anyone has ever seen, touched, or owns a hat bearing the very early Knox quality grades Beacon or Roxford? I can find nothing here about them other than one Knox Roxford hat which was clearly a modern revival of the Roxford name.

 

[Rogera]

Here's mine. Early 40's Knox Twenty, I believe. Don't have any pictures of just the hat, I'll probably post some up in the next few days. I'll also try and get some pictures from my swing dancing class.

Farley I like that pic. Nice hat, jacket combo!
Bowlerman nice find! I love those "Custom Edge" or Cavanagh Edge styles. It is unfortunate that that is a lost art.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Haven't seen it in person yet, but this'll be my first hat from Knox. Supposedly it dates to the 20's

 

[alanfgag]

I would think 20s is likely and I think you are going to like it. Well done!

 

[McGeezer]

those are all some good looking hats

 

[Luscombe]

Very nice hats.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I would think 20s is likely and I think you are going to like it. Well done!

Thank you very kindly. I think I will too. This'll be my first derby with a crown that high.

 

[rlk]

1939 Colliers ad

Note modest crown height and brim widths at this time as well as depressed prices.

 

[alanfgag]

Knox Boater fine weave plaited straw

 

[splintercellsz]

Whata Knox! I really need to get myself a boater, espically with the summers around here, fur hats won't be an option!

 

[-30-]

Knox Boater fine weave plaited straw.

I do not like Boater hats, but this one

KNOX me out!


Regards,
-30-

 

[furious]

Here is my new Knox Twenty (Ebay score for $17):