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

[John Galt]

Thanks Brad! I'll do my best to rebuild it and post photos in another thread.


"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

[splintercellsz]

If you ever consider selling that one, let me know. I love it

 

[TheDane]

Way to go, Ole, welcome to the club! Next, you'll be collecting the Edward Penfield C&K ads from 1906-1910. lol

Thank you Brad, but I'm pretty sure, I will have to sit on my trigger-finger for a while. I had just won The Gallant and announced my triumph here, when The Harwood was listed for auction. That is one of the two I have, that are cropped to the image - and that I would like to replace. I have to be firm and remind myself of my decision. A dirty job, but somebody's got to do it! My US-trip has top priority right now

Your list is a great tool for other, infected with this wonderful germ. A graphic catalog on the ads would be even more fantastic! This community is extremely fortunate to have historians like you. Your help and work is deeply appreciated!

That's great Olė! I have an old C&K that I believe is period appropriate. I'll send you photos. Maybe you can help me identify the model.

Thanks, John. I am absolutely no C&K expert, but to me it could look like The Gamebird(?) The overwelt, brim width, crown size and ribbon look right, but I think they made more models than the ones in the ad series. Maybe Brad have a more qualified guess. In any case, indeed a wonderful hat. To find such a gem I would prioritize much higher than expanding my collection of ads. Congratulations

PS: Well, a lot happened while I fetched that cup of coffee and wrote my post

 

[TheDane]

splintercellsz: I'm quite sure it's not your size. Looks very much like a 7 1/4, though lol

 

[splintercellsz]

I can wear hats from 7 to 7 3/8 pending how it fits (and how my hair is at that point)

 

[alanfgag]

Spoken like a true hat maniac, Justin.

 

[splintercellsz]

It's the only way!! If I like it, it will fit come hell or high water I don't have to see, as long as it covers my noggin!

 

[countryclubjoe]

I can wear hats from 7 to 7 3/8 pending how it fits (and how my hair is at that point)

LOL/ That quote is classic....

CCJ

 

[Garrett]

Lol, have that padding ready to go!

 

[John Galt]

Justin, I have straight sided blocks from 6 3/4 to 7 3/4, I am sure it's close enough ;-). I'll keep you posted. This one will be a labor of love, so I'm not going to rush it...


"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

[splintercellsz]

Haha!!

Thanks John!

 

[TheDane]

Well, I could use a 7 3/4 too, John. That would make it impossible for me to see the mirror. According to quantum physics, the fit is dependant on whether I look in the mirror or not (I think!) ... "Schrödinger's Cat", you know. You may call this "The New Copenhagen Interpretation" lol

 

[ManofKent]

Schrödinger's Hat?

Well, I could use a 7 3/4 too, John. That would make it impossible for me to see the mirror. According to quantum physics, the fit is dependant on whether I look in the mirror or not (I think!) ... "Schrödinger's Cat", you know. You may call this "The New Copenhagen Interpretation" lol

 

[TheDane]

Schrödinger's Hat?

:eusa_clap lol :eusa_clap

 

[fedoracentric]

Schrödinger's Hat?

Ha, good one. Love it!

If you have a hat you want, but you put it in a box do you still want it?

Or...

If you have a hat that is in a box, does the hat really exist? Or does it only actually exist once you open the box to see it?

 

[TheDane]

It's a fact, that the larve is to blame for divots in hats - not the moth itself. Hmmm ... larve- or wormhole ... does that mean, I can travel back in time and buy myself some nice 20s and 30s hats, if I dive into one? This is getting really interesting lol :focus:

 

[alanfgag]

A couple I'd been watching but didn't nibble on - c.1940 Stetson Premier homburg that was among the most watched hat auctions last week. And a nice Knox Premier Quality derby that drew a little more action.

 

[Landman]

Beautiful hats Alan. I bet is was difficult to restrain yourself on those

 

[Joshbru3]

FINALLY!!!!! I was finally able to snag one of these Sweatband Initial Punches.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301090592742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[1mach1]

Nice Josh. I have one of those, and they come in handy. Plus, you can punch all sorts of stuff! Good times.