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[Redfokker]

Picked this one up yesterday. I left it in the shop once before, but these things sometimes haunt me in my sleep (paranomal hat-activity?). It was still there but it looked a bit sad really. But after only a little brushing and steaming it remembered what it was.
Battersby Superior homburg in black, size 58. Quite a wide brim for a homburg at 6,5cm, crown at 11cm at the pinch. Lovely felt and well done finishing. The creases in the ribbon will come out after a little more TLC. The way the bow and ribbon are done make me think it might be even older that the late forties to early fifties I think it's from.

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That is a beautiful and interesting Homburg Stefan.

 

[Redfokker]

And another interesting find. Mauerer "Super" in blue. It was missing its liner, so I added this one which I had lying around. Size 57, bound brim at 6,5 cm and crown 10,5 cm at the pinch. Mauerer has shop in Vienna since 1873, which still exists today. I visited it a few years ago; lovely shop with a nice old-world feel to it. The hat is a bit roomy for me, but I don't have a Mauerer hat yet and the colour is quite unusual.

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Lovely color and the ribbon/binding is a perfect tone in compliment. The picture of the original shop is really special. Good find.

 

[Redfokker]

Got myself a little Christmas present. Borsalino.
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Delicious Robert. The color of that ribbon is nice, and that felt...wow!

 

[EinarsM]

Hi everyone! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Just wanted to share my latest creation, RAGNAR FEDORA by HUFVUD. Just love a good pinched crown.

 

[Redfokker]

Hi everyone! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Just wanted to share my latest creation, RAGNAR FEDORA by HUFVUD. Just love a good pinched crown.

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Nice, that color is quite a statement! Welcome, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

 

[Richard Morgan]

I got this close to mint condition 1940's Stetson a few weeks ago. The ribbon never looked quite " Stetson" to me. I just noticed this morning that the word "Stratoliner" is on the sweatband. Whoever replaced the ribbon did a very nice job! View attachment 99242 View attachment 99243 View attachment 99244 View attachment 99245 View attachment 99246 View attachment 99247

Looks good with that ribbon, actually it looks pretty darn good all around.

 

[Richard Morgan]

40s Stratoliner thats too small, 30s Wilson in perfect shape (trying to find a fitting thread. I suppose the mallory mile will do since wilson was subcontracted by mallory), and a 40s Stetsonian (moths thought it was tasty, but I'll try to fix what i can)

Dang Justin, three gorgeous hats in one post. There ought to be a law. The Wilson is special, but they all are.

 

[Redfokker]

Picked this one up yesterday. I left it in the shop once before, but these things sometimes haunt me in my sleep (paranomal hat-activity?). It was still there but it looked a bit sad really. But after only a little brushing and steaming it remembered what it was.
Battersby Superior homburg in black, size 58. Quite a wide brim for a homburg at 6,5cm, crown at 11cm at the pinch. Lovely felt and well done finishing. The creases in the ribbon will come out after a little more TLC. The way the bow and ribbon are done make me think it might be even older that the late forties to early fifties I think it's from.

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You amaze me! That Wilson catches my eye.

 

[40Cal]

Looks good with that ribbon, actually it looks pretty darn good all around.

Thanks , Richard. I think so too. I always liked the looks of the Strat with a thin ribbon but this adds a little something that works just as well.

 

[EinarsM]

Nice, that color is quite a statement! Welcome, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Thank you kindly, love to share more. Happy New Year!

 

[BobHufford]

Why can't I leave orphaned hats at thrift stores? This one should clean up OK and I have several hat band choices to replace this one.

 

[steur]

That is a beautiful and interesting Homburg Stefan.

Thank you, Mike. And it's in your size too. Fancy that...

 

[steur]

Lovely color and the ribbon/binding is a perfect tone in compliment. The picture of the original shop is really special. Good find.

Mike, thanks. I spent an afternoon a few years ago visiting all the hat shops in Vienna. This is the best one.

 

[Redfokker]

Why can't I leave orphaned hats at thrift stores? This one should clean up OK and I have several hat band choices to replace this one.

Diamond in the rough. Really rough, but a diamond anyway.

 

[Redfokker]

Thank you, Mike. And it's in your size too. Fancy that...

 

[Zombie_61]

Diamond in the rough. Really rough, but a diamond anyway.

Naw, it just needs a little TLC and a band that doesn't evoke bad memories of the 80s.

 

[Desert dog]

Why can't I leave orphaned hats at thrift stores? This one should clean up OK and I have several hat band choices to replace this one.

I think that will be a nice hat. I wouldn't have left it either. Have fun! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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[BobHufford]

Diamond in the rough. Really rough, but a diamond anyway.

Naw, it just needs a little TLC and a band that doesn't evoke bad memories of the 80s.

I think that will be a nice hat. I wouldn't have left it either. Have fun! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

Thanks guys!

 

[Frunobulax]

Why can't I leave orphaned hats at thrift stores? This one should clean up OK and I have several hat band choices to replace this one.

"Honey, it followed me home!"


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[BobHufford]

"Honey, it followed me home!"

It received about the same reception as a raggedy stray... (which in time I'm sure she will come to love).