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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Moving up towards the heavy hitters of this haul. Borsalino is the first of these.
Borsalino Celesca Ontano. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 7cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. This is a coffin box hat in the Qualitá Extra Extra Superiore and it shows. The hand of the felt is outstanding and the hat came back to life without much fuss after being squeezed in a box for about 70 years. It does need some TLC though, because it has collected some dirt and stains for some reason. Not as lightweight as I would have expected from a coffin box hat with its 118 grams on the scale (but no heavyweight). Label points towards the 1936-1953 time period. I'm thinking late forties to early fifties for this one.
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Amazing!!
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[Tukwila]

Found a set of 3 mugs with the miniature hats on ebay, that are the same ones shown in the 1947 Esquire Ad. It was like the miniature hat boxes with a gift certificate that you gave your husband on Christmas. The Tom and Jerry drink is a warm eggnog type holiday drink with Rum and Cognac. Pretty Tasty !!

The hat itself has a suede like finish and is super soft. Lower crown than I’m used to at 4-1/2” open and 2” underwelt brim.

Me and the Wife had fun researching the history and origins of Tom and Jerry, as she collects vintage bar ware. I’ll post more info in the old Tom and Jerry thread. Now I’m on the hunt for all the embroidered liners I can find.....

I love my daughter's Tom n Jerry. Hers has a nice embroidered liner. It's got that super lightweight felt you can crease with your breath, a ***y pug and a worn out sweat. I'm always on the lookout for a good 50s Knox sweat in a beater hat so I can get that replaced for her.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

OK, here’s my sneak peak hat I posted the other day. I was waiting for the mugs and advertisement to show up.

Pretty cool if I do say so myself.

My wonderful wife even made the
drink for the mugs.....

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Cool!!
All in right there!
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[Hagwood]

I love my daughter's Tom n Jerry. Hers has a nice embroidered liner. It's got that super lightweight felt you can crease with your breath, a ***y pug and a worn out sweat. I'm always on the lookout for a good 50s Knox sweat in a beater hat so I can get that replaced for her.

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Nice one, looks like the embroidered liner us in great shape like mine. Mine had the onion skin cover that was very yellow snd brittle, so I removed it. I love these embroidered liners, on the look out for a Flying Cloud, Fox Hound, Game Bird and Rainbow now....

 

[Hagwood]

Just got this great Parkleigh today. Its brown with a greenish welted brim. Excellent shape for this vintage hat. My 1st Parkleigh. View attachment 213557 View attachment 213558 View attachment 213559 View attachment 213560

Ah, from Gimbels, very nice !!

 

[steur]

Just got this great Parkleigh today. Its brown with a greenish welted brim. Excellent shape for this vintage hat. My 1st Parkleigh. View attachment 213557 View attachment 213558 View attachment 213559 View attachment 213560

Nice looking hat. Interesting that Gimbels is mentioned. My thought would be Gimbels made the hat for Parkleigh.

 

[steur]

Absolutely fantastic group of new hats, Stefan. I am in love with the tone on tone Mayser homburg!

Thank you, Randy. I thought the Mayser would appeal to you

 

[steur]

Found a set of 3 mugs with the miniature hats on ebay, that are the same ones shown in the 1947 Esquire Ad. It was like the miniature hat boxes with a gift certificate that you gave your husband on Christmas. The Tom and Jerry drink is a warm eggnog type holiday drink with Rum and Cognac. Pretty Tasty !!

The hat itself has a suede like finish and is super soft. Lower crown than I’m used to at 4-1/2” open and 2” underwelt brim.

Me and the Wife had fun researching the history and origins of Tom and Jerry, as she collects vintage bar ware. I’ll post more info in the old Tom and Jerry thread. Now I’m on the hunt for all the embroidered liners I can find.....


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Very cool finds, Tim. From what I've seen these Tom and Jerry hats come in various forms. Excellent display you've set up there.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

One door closes and another door opens. Watched a Stetson St. Regis go for pretty cheap the other night and sort of regretted not making a play. A few minutes later this popped up and I jumped on it. My first heathered Borsalino, a "Tasso" Gorasgu in Misto Gris Fer:

Currently in the deep freeze impatiently waiting. More details and specs in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

 

[Hagwood]

One door closes and another door opens. Watched a Stetson St. Regis go for pretty cheap the other night and sort of regretted not making a play. A few minutes later this popped up and I jumped on it. My first heathered Borsalino, a "Tasso" Gorasgu in Misto Gris Fer:
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Currently in the deep freeze impatiently waiting. More details and specs in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

Wow, that’s a beauty Jonathan !

Great catch.

 

[Steve1857]

Some really nice finds, Stefan. Glad some of them are coming my way

It never ceases to amaze me that Borsalino would cram one of their hats into such a small box. Even more amazing that they just popped back to life again. Talk about a resurrection!

Moving up towards the heavy hitters of this haul. Borsalino is the first of these.
Borsalino Celesca Ontano. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 7cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. This is a coffin box hat in the Qualitá Extra Extra Superiore and it shows. The hand of the felt is outstanding and the hat came back to life without much fuss after being squeezed in a box for about 70 years. It does need some TLC though, because it has collected some dirt and stains for some reason. Not as lightweight as I would have expected from a coffin box hat with its 118 grams on the scale (but no heavyweight). Label points towards the 1936-1953 time period. I'm thinking late forties to early fifties for this one.
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[Steve1857]

Super catch, Jonathan.

Bet you can't wait for that one to arrive.

One door closes and another door opens. Watched a Stetson St. Regis go for pretty cheap the other night and sort of regretted not making a play. A few minutes later this popped up and I jumped on it. My first heathered Borsalino, a "Tasso" Gorasgu in Misto Gris Fer:
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Currently in the deep freeze impatiently waiting. More details and specs in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

 

[Hagwood]

Very cool finds, Tim. From what I've seen these Tom and Jerry hats come in various forms. Excellent display you've set up there.

For sure Stefan, they are all over the place with the various forms. I believe it has to do with the suede type finish, and not the style. Seems to be the same with the other embroidered liners, the Knox Flying Cloud and Fox Hound and the Dobbs Game Bird and Rainbow all have many styles as well. I’m trying to fund wider brim versions, but I guess a little variety is nice, and I’ll go for whatever has a pristine liner.

 

[steur]

One door closes and another door opens. Watched a Stetson St. Regis go for pretty cheap the other night and sort of regretted not making a play. A few minutes later this popped up and I jumped on it. My first heathered Borsalino, a "Tasso" Gorasgu in Misto Gris Fer:
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Currently in the deep freeze impatiently waiting. More details and specs in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

Superb hat and a great find, Jonathan. I'm quite relieved it isn't my size.

 

[steur]

Some really nice finds, Stefan. Glad some of them are coming my way

It never ceases to amaze me that Borsalino would cram one of their hats into such a small box. Even more amazing that they just popped back to life again. Talk about a resurrection!

I just wish every round of the shops I make would bring this number of hats (in my size would be nice as well).

These Borsalino coffin box hats are like vampires: open the box and they leap right at you. Instead of blood this one needed an infusion of mink oil before it would come to life though.

 

[Blare]

OK, here’s my sneak peak hat I posted the other day. I was waiting for the mugs and advertisement to show up.

Pretty cool if I do say so myself.

My wonderful wife even made the
drink for the mugs.....

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Quite a cool little display you got there. Excellent hat Tim

 

[Steve1857]

Nice find, Tim. Super looking hat style wise. Love that ribbon and colour combo, too.

Found a set of 3 mugs with the miniature hats on ebay, that are the same ones shown in the 1947 Esquire Ad. It was like the miniature hat boxes with a gift certificate that you gave your husband on Christmas. The Tom and Jerry drink is a warm eggnog type holiday drink with Rum and Cognac. Pretty Tasty !!

The hat itself has a suede like finish and is super soft. Lower crown than I’m used to at 4-1/2” open and 2” underwelt brim.

Me and the Wife had fun researching the history and origins of Tom and Jerry, as she collects vintage bar ware. I’ll post more info in the old Tom and Jerry thread. Now I’m on the hunt for all the embroidered liners I can find.....


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[Steve1857]

I just wish every round of the shops I make would bring this number of hats (in my size would be nice as well).

These Borsalino coffin box hats are like vampires: open the box and they leap right at you. Instead of blood this one needed an infusion of mink oil before it would come to life though.

Luckily for that Borsa it was in expert hands.

Mink oil? What is that? I'm interested to hear.

 

[Steve1857]

Joshua Turner of London today. Too damp and gloomy to take photos while I was outside, so inside the hat cave again ;-)

Have a good week ahead folks

 

[Steve1857]

Those are way cool, Tim. Wow! What a find. Each one on it's own would be okay, but the whole ensemble is a true royal flush. Hats off, you win this week, my friend

OK, here’s my sneak peak hat I posted the other day. I was waiting for the mugs and advertisement to show up.

Pretty cool if I do say so myself.

My wonderful wife even made the
drink for the mugs.....

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