HOMBURG - WTS, WTT, and/or WTB (Photos)

[Lukeiswho]

Hello all.

Long time visitor, first time poster (to the classifieds anyway).

I've been keeping my eye out for a nice homburg here and on eBay and Etsy… but keywords on those sites count for little anymore, and my head is larger than most vintage people.

But here is what I'm after:
-Size 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 (I measure right at 23 1/4in)
-Not black... possibly taupe, olive, or a funkier color
-Mostly "traditional" style (ribbon on the brim, thick hat band, gutter crown)
-If possible, a crown on the shorter side (Around or under 5in)
-Standard or narrower brim (Around 2in)
-Open to different makers. I currently own and love a Stetson St Regis.

I'm also looking to trade or sell a hat I recently purchased. It looked good in the photos, and looks great in person, but I don't love it on my head. The crown is a bit to tall for me, and sort of "leans" in when viewed from the front.

-I was told it is a 60's hat, fur felt, German maker, but I can't verify that.
-The tag is marked hPc, and the liner says "The Oxford Hat".
-It is sized 59, and is missing the liner.
-It is black, has 2 kinks in the brim, and no holes.
-I made it into a teardrop in an attempt to lower the crown.
-The crown is currently 4 3/4in, the brim is 2 1/4in.

I'm no great rush to sell. Ideally, I'd be happy to trade/put it towards the price of the hat I want if the right one comes along. I paid $80 for it, with shipping. [[[on eBay now]]]

If anyone is interested or has any leads on a homburg, please respond. Not sure if I can PM just yet.

Thanks everyone.

 

[makitright]

I have this one you could have - a Biltmore Imperial in grey fur felt. It is slightly bigger than you are after but you can shim it down one or two sizes - it is a 7 5/8. In fact that is what I do. I shaped it like a more traditional fedora with soft front pinch and center dent with a slight downturned front brim. The hat is clean inside and out. The only flaw is a separation of the brim binding from the brim - about 1 inch in length at the rear of the hat (right rear at 4 o'clock) - you cannot see it unless you look for it - and it could be sewn again to correct it. The crown is at 4 inches in front as currently shaped. Brim is at 2 1/8" not including the curled bound edged (the binding is 1/2' on each side - so a 1" binding divided in two)

I would want $80 net plus shipping. Do not need a trade right now.

 

[Lukeiswho]

Thanks for offer, but the one homburg I actually wear is that color. Otherwise, I'd buy it!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

PM sent

 

[Lukeiswho]

Thanks!

 

[Lukeiswho]

Bump

 

[belfastboy]

Bump

I have purchased a black homburg from Daniele. It is a great hat at a very good price.

 

[Frunobulax]

I have purchased a black homburg from Daniele. It is a great hat at a very good price.

Pics or it didn't happen. [emoji1]

 

[cwlaw]

PM'ed

 

[vitanola]

I have this one you could have - a Biltmore Imperial in grey fur felt. It is slightly bigger than you are after but you can shim it down one or two sizes - it is a 7 5/8. In fact that is what I do. I shaped it like a more traditional fedora with soft front pinch and center dent with a slight downturned front brim. The hat is clean inside and out. The only flaw is a separation of the brim binding from the brim - about 1 inch in length at the rear of the hat (right rear at 4 o'clock) - you cannot see it unless you look for it - and it could be sewn again to correct it. The crown is at 4 inches in front as currently shaped. Brim is at 2 1/8" not including the curled bound edged (the binding is 1/2' on each side - so a 1" binding divided in two)

I would want $80 net plus shipping. Do not need a trade right now.

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Do you still have that grey homburg? It is just what I am looking for

 

[vitanola]

I have this one you could have - a Biltmore Imperial in grey fur felt. It is slightly bigger than you are after but you can shim it down one or two sizes - it is a 7 5/8. In fact that is what I do. I shaped it like a more traditional fedora with soft front pinch and center dent with a slight downturned front brim. The hat is clean inside and out. The only flaw is a separation of the brim binding from the brim - about 1 inch in length at the rear of the hat (right rear at 4 o'clock) - you cannot see it unless you look for it - and it could be sewn again to correct it. The crown is at 4 inches in front as currently shaped. Brim is at 2 1/8" not including the curled bound edged (the binding is 1/2' on each side - so a 1" binding divided in two)

I would want $80 net plus shipping. Do not need a trade right now.

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Do you still have that grey homburg? It is pretty much what I am looking for, though the crown is a bit short, but then aren't they all these days.

 

[makitright]

Do you still have that grey homburg? It is pretty much what I am looking for, though the crown is a bit short, but then aren't they all these days.

Yes I have it. I do have a beautiful black one that has a much taller crown. PM me if you want to continue the conversation.

 

[makitright]

Do you still have that grey homburg? It is pretty much what I am looking for, though the crown is a bit short, but then aren't they all these days.

Do you still have that grey homburg? It is pretty much what I am looking for, though the crown is a bit short, but then aren't they all these days.

Here is the tall crown Homburg. Custom by Blacksheep Hatworks.

 

[vitanola]

Here is the tall crown Homburg. Custom by Blacksheep Hatworks.

That is a beauty! Is it posted as an example or is it for sale?

 

[makitright]

Bob Jessee does remarkable work at his shop - Blacksheep Hat Works.

This one could be for sale - my collection is getting a bit out of control.

 

[Lukeiswho]

Still for sale.

 

[makitright01]

Still for sale


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[Lukeiswho]

Still for sale


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Yes.

 

[Tony.C]

Hello guys,i'm new to this forum,i become addicted to Homburg hats but i like more particularly the British Homburgs,not sure if i post this in the right location of the forum, if anyone have a Homburg for sale please pm me.
Thank you-Tony

 

[Lukeiswho]

On eBay now...