Hatbox Homage

[M Hatman]

 

[M Hatman]

Perhaps one of the best to have (especially when it is filled).

 

[jeffgarf]

Perhaps one of the best to have (especially when it is filled).
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You won last week?

 

[M Hatman]

You won last week?

No I have had it for a little while......just posting again to show the box.

 

[jeffgarf]

No I have had it for a little while......just posting again to show the box.

Someone picked one up last week for just over $300.

 

[M Hatman]

Someone picked one up last week for just over $300.

Yep, I saw that.......same box I think. Way to small for me.

 

[Thundercolt]

Perhaps one of the best to have (especially when it is filled).
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I had a box like that...except it had a Sears Silvertone record player in it!

 

[BobHufford]

This box sold at auction for $400.

 

[Frunobulax]

Wow

 

[M Hatman]

This box sold at auction for $400.

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It DOES look mid-19th century....but yes....WOW.

 

[BobHufford]

This is an unusual Knox box. Had a reserve of $590 and the lot was passed — I’m not shocked.

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Sold for $800.

 

[jeffgarf]

Disney Fifteen and original box.

 

[vrDrew63]

This is just my opinion, but the hat box that came with my Hornskov Narrator seems to come very close to the ideal hat box for any gentleman who wants to keep their chapeau in top-notch condition.

The box itself is robust, attractive, and comes with a ribbon that serves both as a carry handle, and as a method of securing the lid in place. The inner cardboard ring supports the hat ideally, on the top of the brim.

The only thing I might add is a block of regularly sanded cedar wood in the bottom of the centre ring as a means of discouraging moths. Leave the lid off for 24-48 hours after wearing to let the hat dry. And brush the hat as required o keep the nap of the felt looking good. The only downside? If you have a dozen or more such quality hats, storage space might become an issue.

If anyone knows of a superior hat box, I'd be happy to discuss. Best wishes all.

 

[M Hatman]

 

[jeffgarf]

More of an homage to the homage, just sharing a few photos of my happy place.



I believe all offices should come with space like this.

 

[BobHufford]

Picked up this Montgomery Ward “The Brent Hat” box in a flea market. Has all the inserts for two (or more?) hats.

 

[BobHufford]

Wow.

 

[jeffgarf]

A Caxton Hats box I received containing a Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe.

 

[BobHufford]

 

[BobHufford]