Western, anyone?

[Hurricane Jack]

Keen hatband and boots there! It is indeed a fine thing to see such work continued, or at least preserved. I'm met a few people who worked braiding horse hair long ago. It's something I'm keen to learn myself.

Saddles are particularly beautiful.

 

[1mach1]

One more Stagecoach...

That thing is sweet, Joao. Love the ribbon.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

That thing is sweet, Joao. Love the ribbon.

Thank you Harv

 

[frussell]

A few of my belts. Got a hatband or two and a holster around somewhere. 3rd and 5th are very, very old and show how real pita thread ages, turning a golden color. Sorry to derail a hat thread. Frank.

 

[Bamaboots]

Sorry to derail a hat thread. Frank.

So glad you did, Frank. Wonderful examples with incredible detail. All are nice but the middle one is just stunning.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Really cool belts. Never seen nothing like those.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

3rd and 5th are very, very old...

And my favorites of the bunch! Very nice collection Frank.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Texas Hat Co. 30X Dusty Rhodes Collection, El Mejor. Very soft velvety finish. 3-1/2" brim with pencil curl, 5-1/2" crown as creased. 2-1/2" sweat. 1-1/2" rusticated ribbon. Reminds me some of the hat Val Kilmer wore as Doc Holliday.

 

[Bamaboots]

Very nice, HJ. I'd certainly wear that.

 

[FedOregon]

Excellent post, HJ.

 

[hatophile]

Texas Hat Co. 30X Dusty Rhodes Collection, El Mejor. Very soft velvety finish. 3-1/2" brim with pencil curl, 5-1/2" crown as creased. 2-1/2" sweat. 1-1/2" rusticated ribbon. Reminds me some of the hat Val Kilmer wore as Doc Holliday.

Gorgeous hat and boots Jack. You're a Daisy!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Texas Hat Co. 30X Dusty Rhodes Collection, El Mejor. Very soft velvety finish. 3-1/2" brim with pencil curl, 5-1/2" crown as creased. 2-1/2" sweat. 1-1/2" rusticated ribbon. Reminds me some of the hat Val Kilmer wore as Doc Holliday.

What is your opinion on those 30x el Mejor? I've seen them on ebay but knowing nothing...

 

[Hurricane Jack]

What is your opinion on those 30x el Mejor? I've seen them on ebay but knowing nothing...

I haven't seen many felts listed; most are straws from Atwood. The felts are made in Mexico; quality workmanship. As I said the finish of the felt is soft & smooth.

Mine does have some taper to it. I pushed out the pinches leaving just a deep center crease to take out some taper for now. I may put some taper back into it with a cavalry crease.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

You're a Daisy!

Thanks Perry! "Age quod agis."

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Another Stagecoach.

It looks the Johnny Fry, but it isn't, different shades on the ribbon makes a model name.

 

[FedOregon]

Another great Stagecoach, Joao!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Thank you Harv!

 

[H Weinstein]

Does anybody know anything about a western hat brand called Lion Hats? I'm trying to help a seller who doesn't know much about hats dig up info on a hat he's got for sale. The sweatband, oddly, appears blank, with no maker or store info, no X-grade info, no hint as to whether the hat is wool felt or fur felt. The only identification on the hat is the liner, which clearly says Lion Hats. Thanks for any info tidbits.

 

[hatophile]

Thanks Perry! "Age quod agis."

"In vino veritas"

 

[FedOregon]

Does anybody know anything about a western hat brand called Lion Hats? I'm trying to help a seller who doesn't know much about hats dig up info on a hat he's got for sale. The sweatband, oddly, appears blank, with no maker or store info, no X-grade info, no hint as to whether the hat is wool felt or fur felt. The only identification on the hat is the liner, which clearly says Lion Hats. Thanks for any info tidbits.

I've heard of Lion Hats, but know nothing about them.