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[mayserwegener]

Anton Peschel Neutitschein, 57 cm, 140 grams, possibly later 1920s. This is the only (and one other on FL) complete branded APN Stiff or Soft Felt Hat I have so a very rare find. The felt is very similar to JHS Stiff Felts but that makes sense because they were very close neighbors. I really like the dimensions + form and it actually fits so that is an added bonus.

 

[Steve1857]

Anton Peschel Neutitschein, 57 cm, 140 grams, possibly later 1920s. This is the only (and on the FL) complete branded APN Stiff or Soft Felt Hat I have so a very rare find. The felt is very similar to JHS Stiff Felts but that makes sense because they were very close neighbors. I really like the dimensions + form and it actually fits so that is an added bonus.

Love it.

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[Steve1857]

Antique Lincoln Bennet & Co silk top hat. This is a hat with a history. We often wish our hats could talk and tell us their story. This one sings like a canary.
I'll have to send this over several posts.
First, the hat box

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[Steve1857]

Lincoln Bennett & Co
Now the inside of the box.

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[Steve1857]

Lincoln Bennett & Co
The silk top hat. It's a tall one at 15cm.

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[Steve1857]

Lincoln Bennett & Co
The envelopes inside the box. These and other evidence in the hat and on the box have helped me find out about it's previous owner and date of the hat, which is somewhere between 1907-1919.

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[Bushman]

Picked up this Stetson Stallion in a Western shop in Reno:

 

[Steve1857]

This Lincoln Bennett & Co silk topper was owned by a Danish doctor. He was born in Shanghai in 1873, studied at Copenhagen University, where he graduated in 1900, then worked at the major hospital in Copenhagen.

In 1907, he became the first professor of pathology at Oxford Uni. He specialised in vaccines. He was awarded the CBE after WW1 for his contribution to helping aviators be able to breath properly during flights. Aviation was a whole new ball game back then.

The stickers on the box tell that he sailed to America on the SS Adriatic. This must have been in 1919 when the envelopes are dated. Probably to a conference, or a meet up with colleagues.

The hat must have been bought somewhere between 1907 and 1919.

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[Steve1857]

Probably the only time I'll wear it, but here you get to see it on. It's semi stove-pipe size [emoji4]

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[Chepstow]

Probably the only time I'll wear it, but here you get to see it on. It's semi stove-pipe size [emoji4]

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Very cool Steve, you should wear it more often [emoji3]


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[Steve1857]

Very cool Steve, you should wear it more often [emoji3]


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Thanks, Manfred [emoji4]. I only picked it up today. Maybe I'll try bringing back the top hat for every day way [emoji23]

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[Bamaboots]

I always have a BOLO out for vintage OR's, especially those in my size and and in an unusual color. Though not the black I long for, here is a kinda brown/moss green sorta undertone Royal Stetson, my first. 2 5/8 x 5 1/2. Any insight as to the color is appreciated.

 

[Steve1857]

I'm always have a BOLO out for vintage OR's, especially those in my size and and in an unusual color. Though not the black I long for, here is a kinda brown/moss green sorta undertone Royal Stetson, my first. 2 5/8 x 5 1/2. Any insight as to the color is appreciated.
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Funny thing with colour of a hat. Depends what light you photo it in according to the shades of the hat. That is one super grey Stetson with green undertones. That's my take on it. Basically, it's a super hat. Congrats.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

I'm always have a BOLO out for vintage OR's, especially those in my size and and in an unusual color. Though not the black I long for, here is a kinda brown/moss green sorta undertone Royal Stetson, my first. 2 5/8 x 5 1/2. Any insight as to the color is appreciated.
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That’s a super OR Greg. I too like ORs of unusual colors.
This color is outstanding. It immediately reminded me of the faded out Utility Shirt we wore daily in the Marines. A faded or light Olive Drab which we all preferred to boot new.
Love it!
B

 

[dh66]

I always have a BOLO out for vintage OR's, especially those in my size and and in an unusual color. Though not the black I long for, here is a kinda brown/moss green sorta undertone Royal Stetson, my first. 2 5/8 x 5 1/2. Any insight as to the color is appreciated.
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Mighty fine acquisition, Cuz! That color is nice!

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[BobHufford]

I always have a BOLO out for vintage OR's, especially those in my size and and in an unusual color.

The BOLO paid off in spades! Good get Greg.

 

[DaveProc]

1940s/50s Esquire Deluxe Custom from Edward's Hats 201 W. Lake St Chicago . Like new condition.

 

[DaveProc]

1940s , 50s? Kettle Brim Tyson 10 Cravenette , Fred's Hat Shop 481 So. Salina St. Syracuse

 

[Bamaboots]

1940s Kettle Brim Tyson 10 Cravenette , Fred's Hat Shop 481 So. Salina St. Syracuse

Great hat. Gotta dig anything that comes from a place called Fred's hat Shop. Certain about the date?

 

[DaveProc]

Great hat. Gotta dig anything that comes from a place called Fred's hat Shop. Certain about the date?

Not certain. Guess. Should have put a "?"