Great looking hat, Richard. That color is marvelous.Fitzgerald Boston Special on a wonderful Wednesday.
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Hiya.
The Hat Fairy dropped off this nice old Regal Hat Company 5 1/4" crown derby at my house last night. (I love you, Hat Fairy. You make me happy.)
Regal was a Chicago manufacturer that seems to have mainly specialized in caps. It was owned by David Spear. Interestingly enough, his brother owned Spear Hats in New York. Their father was also prominent in the industry in Chicago. The two companies merged into Spear-Regal in the late 1910's.
The last ad that I can find for a Regal derby dates from 1914. The majority of all its derby ads (there aren't many) were published between 1905 (I attach one from that year) and 1907. Their hook was a great hat for just $2.00.
Hope that each of you is having a swell day.
Nice bash on the CD. Very nice jacket and boots too!Akubra Campdraft again today
Yeah but he was wearing a wig and had pink shimmery wings.Like I'm always saying, "What this world needs is a good two dollar hat."
Is this the guy that dropped it off?
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They'd be much the same colour as the hat in the sun!Nothing like a nice new pair of DM's.
Quite a fine Derby Matt. Love the tall, straight sided look. The story of Regal is nice to have with this find... you da man!!!Hiya.
The Hat Fairy dropped off this nice old Regal Hat Company 5 1/4" crown derby at my house last night. (I love you, Hat Fairy. You make me happy.)
Regal was a Chicago manufacturer that seems to have mainly specialized in caps. It was owned by David Spear. Interestingly enough, his brother owned Spear Hats in New York. Their father was also prominent in the industry in Chicago. The two companies merged into Spear-Regal in the late 1910's.
The last ad that I can find for a Regal derby dates from 1914. The majority of all its derby ads (there aren't many) were published between 1905 (I attach one from that year) and 1907. Their hook was a great hat for just $2.00.
Hope that each of you is having a swell day.
DSCN6931 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6930 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6929 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN6915 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Dang... That Hut done "Spanke"d my eyeballs.Hut Spanke sold this one.
And with a little sunshine
My sister was having fun petting this one and a stingy Sovereign while she was visiting
Must get out on the bicycle today. Brrr.
Michael
Great little hat.Hut Spanke sold this one.
And with a little sunshine
My sister was having fun petting this one and a stingy Sovereign while she was visiting
Must get out on the bicycle today. Brrr.
Michael
We here in the northern hemisphere salute you and your Panama!
Very sweet, love the color.Resistol Beaver Fifteen today. Enjoy!
-Mike
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Always enjoy seeing the Barbisio Karl.
Good look Jim. That jacket really goes well with that fantastic Dalton. Brim edge color? Rose?Waverly Wednesday. The Dalton Waverly in blue.
Happy Hump Day.
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Crown Perry, crown!
Borsa
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Nice one Bob.
I like the look of this Fed. Ribbon is notable.
Love the color and liner of this one Richard.Fitzgerald Boston Special on a wonderful Wednesday.
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Great looking hat and A-2 jacket Dog!Thanks to all for yesterday's likes and kind comments about my granddaughter. Today it's the Trimble.
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Chameleon color Michael. Super finish. Stay warm.Hut Spanke sold this one.
And with a little sunshine
My sister was having fun petting this one and a stingy Sovereign while she was visiting
Must get out on the bicycle today. Brrr.
Michael
Yummy Eric. Your hats all look so "off the shelf new". A pleasure.Good morning. My vtg. Stetson Royal Whippet went on a dog walk this morning. Did not get fatigued, or wet like the dogs and myself.
Best, Eric -
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
Great looking Champ. Looks like great condition.
Immaculate, thanks Michael.
Nice hat, great literature.
From my personal library, thanks boss...
Thanks BB. They did have some interesting styling points. The other patent in the shoe for the cushioned insole dates back to, I think it was, 1935.
Ha ha. It's a nice velour for sure. Your new derby is one nice unit. Oldie, but goodie.
Thanks Perry. Great Borsa you pulled out today.
I've never seen this as anything but coal black, but the camera was sure seeing blue in it today. Not sure if the pea coat is black or navy either.
