Wanted: Fedora 7 3/8 Any Brand

[Westinghaus]

I'm looking for a nice fedora in a size 7 3/8, any brand would do but I'd like one preferably pre-1960s. I'm also looking for old tobacco pipes. Thank you.

 

[Westinghaus]

I can do cash, trade or both.

 

[Michael Plante]

I have a number of high quality tobacco pipes - are you looking for any particular brands?

 

[ideaguy]

what kind of fedora are you looking for? lightweight, thicker, thin brim or wide, high crown or low,
how about a general description- like "Stetson Open Road type"...gotta give us something to work
with, I do believe there might be just a few 7 3/8's out there...

 

[1mach1]

A nice one for sale by Purplesage.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?78144-Stetson-Bantam-Sz-7-3-8

 

[Purplesage]

As Harv indicated above, I have a vintage Stetson Bantam for sale if you are interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141348667165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[Westinghaus]

My grandfather has a Borsalino fedora that I've always loved, it's from the 30s I believe. But my problem is that I cannot afford a Borsalino, in fact my budget is hardly over $100 and preferably under. Which makes it harder to find a good hat that isn't one of the millions of trilbies flooding the market. So what I'm looking for is a hat that is about like that Bantam crown and brim-wise. But I don't want to low-ball Purplesage on his quality Stetson, so a hat that is not as collectible as a brand or whose condition is lower would be fine. And on the tobacco pipe I just bought one across the street from my neighbor who deals in militaria. I really appreciate all of y'all's help and I'm glad to have joined the forum.

 

[Wally in Cincy]

If you are patient, chances are something will come around for less than $100. It might take a while though. Keep an eye on ebay as well.

 

[Westinghaus]

I'm going to keep my eye out for sure.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Look at the Akubra models The fedora, Hampton & CEO, bide your time & the USD may gain even more ground on the AUS Dollar.

As well as the Sterkowskis on eBay.

1/17 ----> nice 3x OR here!

New Biltmore w/ apx the same proportions $47.49 w/ code: JJJ9576D

 

[avedwards]

How about this '40s / '50s Lee in 7 3/8 with a Cavanagh edge? If you're interested I can take more pictures with better light.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Nice too I think those were made by Beaver Brands. [huh]

 

[Westinghaus]

Those are very nice I'm quite fond of that stylemaster. Thanks for the tip, I might've found my hat!

 

[Neophyte]

You and I share the same head size. If you haven't found anything yet, I might be able to help. I'm about to enter graduate school so every little bit of cash helps, and I don't think I'll have the opportunity to wear my nicer hats while I'm working in a laboratory. I've got a dark brown fedora with whipstitching on the brim that I could part with for within your price range. I don't remember the make (I think it's a vintage Crofut & Knapp), so you'll have to give me until tonight to give you the specifics of the hat. Let me know if you're interested. Until then, here's a couple of pics:

 

[Westinghaus]

I do like the whipstitching on that hat, quite unique! But its not exactly the style I'm after.

 

[Westinghaus]

That Lee hat though avedwards, do you have any more pictures of it?

 

[avedwards]

I can take some more pictures of the Lee tomorrow for you.

 

[philby]

hello neo, im interested by your hat. can you show me some pic of the inside. excuse im from quebec, canada and im not totally bilingual.
here i dont have the opportunity to speak in english but im sure you can understand me. what is the price for this beautiful hat. my size is
7 3/8 same as you. let me know and maybe you can deliver here in quebec.

 

[Westinghaus]

Thank you very much!

 

[avedwards]

Some pictures as promised:

Brim is 2 1/2", crown 5 1/2" (when open) and ribbon just over 1 1/2". Colour in the photos is quite accurate. No stains, holes or obvious issues but some wear is apparent (it lacks the "crispness" of a brand new hat).

Just so you are aware, there is another Fedora Lounger who has shown an interest in this hat. In the interest of fairness I will sell to whoever makes a firm committment to buy it first.