Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[yttclothing]

I quite see a lot of these shooting hats and have the exact same one as rick but in the green colour, I believe mine was by Lodenhut.

 

[Rick Blaine]

The second one is a Shooting Hat (Schützenhut). They are worn by members of German shooting clubs and very common. This isn't the normal feather. They usually have a rooster feather (Spielhahnfeder) on the snap side (see below). I am not sure who the maker is. Is there a paper label behind the sweatband? My guess would be 1960s maybe 70s.

THANKS!

I knew I could count on you!

When in arrives I will be able to examine it in more detail & determine if it is indeed fur felt. I figured it to be a shooter's hat what with the pined-up left brim. I sure hope it fits, it's purty!

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Scooped up 2 this morning:

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135315648?ref=fb2_tnx_title

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135291952?ref=fb2_tnx_title

 

[John Galt]

Just purchased this chestnut brown Dobbs Double Life on an eBay competitor website at a pretty nice price. These photos are not impressive, but the hats themselves are quite amazing. I'll also post a few photos of my black one as an example of their versatility:







Action photos to follow:

 

[John Galt]

The (other) Double Life in action, no steam, no spray:













More to follow...

 

[John Galt]

The possibilities are limited only by your imagination & the brim/crown sizes.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Scooped up 2 this morning:

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135315648?ref=fb2_tnx_title

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/135291952?ref=fb2_tnx_title

Both are very nice, the second in particular catches my eye. Very interesting design.

 

[fashion frank]

I Agree

Both are very nice, the second in particular catches my eye. Very interesting design.

I must also concur with this statement :eusa_clap
Very Nice Caramel Smoothie

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

 

[yttclothing]

thankfully was up early to pull the trigger on this, to complete my basic collection, not sure on age but haven't seen many with the wooden handles

Looking forward to receiving it!

 

[Rudie]

Any idea how old this hat is? I've just won it for 11 Euros. Seller says the crown is 5" and the brim 2.5".

No better pics for now. Color is supposed to be a dark brown.

 

[splintercellsz]

Ytt, very very nice!

Rudie, any photos of the sweat?

 

[Rudie]

No, it's all I have. These are the auction pics. I figured as long as I get it for a song there's not much risk even if it is junk.

 

[splintercellsz]

Agreed! Looks to be a nice hat though! Shame for no sweat photos, those would help narow down the age, but some sellers just don't know what we look for [huh]

 

[ManofKent]

John - nice find
YTT - Not seen one of those, nice collectable and a handy tool!
Rudie - looks promising, and at that price...

 

[Rick Blaine]

One more recent acquisition Milan OR


Just in time for summer.
I am hoping Milan takes a stretch better than a brisa would. Anyone experience successful Milan straw stretching? Any tips?

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Both are very nice, the second in particular catches my eye. Very interesting design.

I must also concur with this statement :eusa_clap
Very Nice Caramel Smoothie

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

Thanks Gentleman. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog showcasing my hats for the past several years. Recently, I have been giving it some serious thought and researching the best way to do it. I have even registered two domain names that I am trying to decide which would be the best name. Soon, the world may have access to Caramelsmoothie's hat closet!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Thanks Gentleman. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog showcasing my hats for the past several years. Recently, I have been giving it some serious thought and researching the best way to do it. I have even registered two domain names that I am trying to decide which would be the best name. Soon, the world may have access to Caramelsmoothie's hat closet!

GREAT idea!
I think we are all frustrated museum curators... uh, excepting those of us who are employed as museum curators, that is.

 

[splintercellsz]

Great idea! I know I would follow your blog!

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Thanks for the support you guys! Right now, I am in the research phase. I have a lot of things on my plate right now so it will be slow going initially..just researching the ins and outs of what would be required to start a blog that could generate the most attention. I feel that with my HUGE inventory of 1920s and 1930s hats that no one else in the world has, a blog could be a very fun thing to do.

 

[RBH]

Best of luck with the blog CS!!!!!
But please post a thread here with your info...you have some great hats and really wear them well!