That is a very nice and interesting find, Marcel.
I don't want to disagree with Stefan as his judgements are always spot on. However, I can’t help thinking that this one could well be an Associated British Hat Manufacturers Ltd. hat.
The company was formed in 1966 and comprised 5 of the great...
I'd leave it as it is too, Terry. Especially that great looking ribbon and bow.
However, knowing you, I bet your fingers are just itching to make some kind of improvement :)
Wonderful colours that really stand out in the sunshine, Nathan.
I like the idea of Mallory Mittwoch. We who are sans Whippet and unable to join in the fun on a Wednesday can contribute midweek with our Mallorys instead :)
Even with just one fully working one, you still have a damn good eye for hats, ties, shirts, jackets, and coats, Stefan.
I love 'em all.
Hope the inflammation is on the mend, my friend.
Thanks for putting me straight on that one, Timmy.
My bad. Apologies to you and the DP Bowler.
Love the colour by the way. I wish more brown Bowlers would pop up for sale.
Opera hats / collapsible Top Hats are not comparable to what I was refering to, nor what companies like Lock & Co are looking at for rental.
You can't collapse a silk hat.
Some nice looking Stetsons, Timmy. Stetson gave licences in various countries to make their hats including Canada. I think it was Biltmore who had it there.
I believe Dorphman Pacific took over Biltmore at some point.
The DP looks too soft to be a Derby/Bowler. It seems to me the crown and...
If you lived in Denmark, I'd be glad to rent you one :)
It's actually quite a business in the UK. Hatters like Lock & Co buy up Toppers and rent them out at quite a hefty price. I guess there must be hatters in the US who do it, too.
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