Big and Black 7 3/4 Wide Brim

[frussell]

I got this a month ago, and it's been replaced by a black Fed IV that's a little roomier, so I'm giving it up for permanent adoption. Courtney Hats of Distinction Royalten. Sold by Harry Levinson, with patented "Controlled Brim," DuPont process water repellent. Killer red liner, all writing on sweat still very legible, both in excellent shape. No moth bites or stains. The best part is that it's got dimensions that make it unusual in such a large size. 2 7/8" brim, with 3/8" ribbon on the edge binding. 5 1/2" open crowned, easy to bash felt. 1 5/8" ribbon on the crown. Brim takes nicely to the "Hollywood Brim," if that's your thing, or any number of brim styles. It's a real 7 3/4, not a shrunken one. $95 via PayPal, shipping included for this rarity. Thanks for looking. Frank

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[frussell]

Red liner shot:

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[Mike in Seattle]

You do realize that, in the photos of this "rarity" that you're willing to let go for $95 after a month, the very recent machine-printed price of 17.95 is clearly readable? Nice mark-up!

 

[Dinerman]

You do realize that, in the photos of this "rarity" that you're willing to let go for $95 after a month, the very recent machine-printed price of 17.95 is clearly readable? Nice mark-up!

35-40 years isn't that recent, and for a vintage fur felt that size, $95 is really a good price.

 

[frussell]

I'll edit my snarky reply, and direct any questions to page 2 of the Courtney Hats thread. Everyone there seems to think these hats were from the 60s, at best guess. I guess that's fairly recent, if I think of my birth 46 years ago as "recent." Thanks for the interest. Frank
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?26650-Courtney-hats

 

[frussell]

Come on large heads, doesn't anyone need a wider-than-usually-available-except-on-a-Campdraft-brim hat with a nice tall crown, wide ribbon binding?

 

[Fletch]

FWIW, I've seen price/size/style tags just like that on hats as old as the '50s.

I wish I could use this. With my dark eyes and pasty complexion, big black hats make me look like several different stereotypes, none flattering.

 

[frussell]

I'll drop this down to $85 PayPal, shipped.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I will be willing to buy it if I can pay via a postal money order.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Like he said....

35-40 years isn't that recent, and for a vintage fur felt that size, $95 is really a good price.

 

[frussell]

I should post new pictures of this hat. I've since tamed the brim curl and have it in a taller crown shape. My first photo makes it look a bit tapered, which it is not. Frank

 

[frussell]

Bump

 

[frussell]

Sold