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Società Anonima Cappellificio Monzese, 58.5cm, Wool, possibly late 1950s. There is no paper label behind the sweatband. The Wool is fantastic and easily dry creases. Unique ribbed sweatband.

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Società Anonima Cappellificio Monzese, 58.5cm, Wool, possibly late 1950s. There is no paper label behind the sweatband. The Wool is fantastic and easily dry creases. Unique ribbed sweatband.

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As said before: it's an outstanding hat, Steve. No such thing as coincidence though. Last friday I actually ran into not one, but two of these. Not on par with this fine specimen, but the same brand nonetheless. Did not bring them, but took a few pictures:
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Daniele Tanto

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Panizza was, in my experience, the more traditional of the main Italians hats producers
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I was very delight when I found this Panizza in deep gray / silver felt finished with medium hair. The color in in changing light is astounding
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The production of this hat is, personal opinion, been made in the 80s or at most ninety along with some "Guerra 1855" with the same type of felt from a third part, maybe Cappelifico Falcus or Tesi in the Tuscan hats district
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I do not know if at the closure of the Panizza factory in 1981 the production has ceased totally or some hat has been finished over the years, but this is a hat of “Panizza quality” above all for the beauty of the felt, very soft and lustre
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The proportions are as follows: raw brim to 6 cm. crown at 9.5 and the ribbon is 4 cm.
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The “modern” paper label shows the color number which is 2, no other indications
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It seems very little worn, ready to travel to Holland
 
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Panizza was, in my experience, the more traditional of the main Italians hats producers
2iibnlz.jpg

I was very delight when I found this Panizza in deep gray / silver felt finished with medium hair. The color in in changing light is astounding
29gc0hc.jpg

The production of this hat is, personal opinion, been made in the 80s or at most ninety along with some "Guerra 1855" with the same type of felt from a third part, maybe Cappelifico Falcus or Tesi in the Tuscan hats district
oaqlis.jpg

I do not know if at the closure of the Panizza factory in 1981 the production has ceased totally or some hat has been finished over the years, but this is a hat of “Panizza quality” above all for the beauty of the felt, very soft and lustre
f2mw0j.jpg

The proportions are as follows: raw brim to 6 cm. crown at 9.5 and the ribbon is 4 cm.
2aexp9f.jpg

The “modern” paper label shows the color number which is 2, no other indications
2e57aye.jpg

It seems very little worn, ready to travel to Holland
I can almost feel it on my head already. Lovely hat, Daniele, and a welcome addition.
 

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Cappellificio Cervo Bantam. Size 58
(a tight one, so more a 57) Made probably in the seventies
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It has the typical proportions of the Italian hat of that era
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The color is called: "Ucraina" and the felt is finish with short soft hair called "Loden". Color is really interesting
The felt is thick with overwelted brim and it is a mix of furs and wool
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Hat arrived until now used in excellent conditions
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Proportions: Brim at 5,5 cm. Crown al 11 cm and the ribbon is 3,5 cm.
 
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Panizza was, in my experience, the more traditional of the main Italians hats producers
2iibnlz.jpg

I was very delight when I found this Panizza in deep gray / silver felt finished with medium hair. The color in in changing light is astounding
29gc0hc.jpg

The production of this hat is, personal opinion, been made in the 80s or at most ninety along with some "Guerra 1855" with the same type of felt from a third part, maybe Cappelifico Falcus or Tesi in the Tuscan hats district
oaqlis.jpg

I do not know if at the closure of the Panizza factory in 1981 the production has ceased totally or some hat has been finished over the years, but this is a hat of “Panizza quality” above all for the beauty of the felt, very soft and lustre
f2mw0j.jpg

The proportions are as follows: raw brim to 6 cm. crown at 9.5 and the ribbon is 4 cm.
2aexp9f.jpg

The “modern” paper label shows the color number which is 2, no other indications
2e57aye.jpg

It seems very little worn, ready to travel to Holland
When I go completely bald I want a hat like this so I will still have something to comb!
 

Daniele Tanto

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I know this felt pleased my friend Steven with whom we visited the Panizza factory in Ghiffa - Lago Maggiore
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Panizza Royal Sportsman in heather felt size 59 Made during the seventies at Panizza historical factory in Ghiffa on the Lago Maggiore. It was an high end hat, see the lining and the quality of the felt
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The color is called: "Cesena" and the felt is finish with short hair as you can see in the picture,
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Felt is soft and with a touch of "bristly" and there are two seams on the over welted brim
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The felt is called on FL "heather" because it change color when you see it from different angles and the felt is a mixture of fur and wool.
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Proportions are: Brim at 4,5 cm. Crown al 10,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm.
Panizza produced excellent felt, no more felt like this and I'm very sad about that.
 

Daniele Tanto

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Cappellificio Cervo Bantam American Type. Size 58 Made probably in the seventies for the American market (see the stamps on the lining and the sweatband)
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It has the proportion of an "alpine hat" traditional in the Alps and the felt is called "King Loden" a type of felt used for sturdy fabric for winter time.
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The color is called: "Gem" and the felt has shaggy pile finish with a mixture of rabbit and wool
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The color changes according to the light and the ribbon is of the same material. The hat is finished with a very high standard
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Hat is new, part of a fantastic find in a closed shop in south Italy
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Proportions: Brim at 5 cm. Crown al 10,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm.
Last consideration: felt like this is impossible to find today, taste for hats are changed and many others thing in the world of hatters
Soon in the classified!
 
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I know this felt pleased my friend Steven with whom we visited the Panizza factory in Ghiffa - Lago Maggiore
35hqy6x.jpg

Panizza Royal Sportsman in heather felt size 59 Made during the seventies at Panizza historical factory in Ghiffa on the Lago Maggiore. It was an high end hat, see the lining and the quality of the felt
161j6og.jpg

The color is called: "Cesena" and the felt is finish with short hair as you can see in the picture,
5fnckn.jpg

Felt is soft and with a touch of "bristly" and there are two seams on the over welted brim
2ijgu2b.jpg

The felt is called on FL "heather" because it change color when you see it from different angles and the felt is a mixture of fur and wool.
23k9ob9.jpg

Proportions are: Brim at 4,5 cm. Crown al 10,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm.
Panizza produced excellent felt, no more felt like this and I'm very sad about that.
Daniele, Amazing Panizza felt! Super mix of colors and fantastic finish. Yes it was great visiting the Museo dell’Arte del Cappello di Ghiffa. I took photos of the type of machine that Panizza used to make Special Finishes.

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Full photo tour of Museo dell’Arte del Cappello di Ghiffa here.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionz...ll’arte-del-cappello-di-ghiffa-march-14-2017/
 
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5owguh.jpg

Cappellificio Cervo Bantam. Size 58
(a tight one, so more a 57) Made probably in the seventies
1zwlzxk.jpg

It has the typical proportions of the Italian hat of that era
9gyreg.jpg

The color is called: "Ucraina" and the felt is finish with short soft hair called "Loden". Color is really interesting
The felt is thick with overwelted brim and it is a mix of furs and wool
i4mmog.jpg

Hat arrived until now used in excellent conditions
352ls80.jpg

Proportions: Brim at 5,5 cm. Crown al 11 cm and the ribbon is 3,5 cm.
I know this felt pleased my friend Steven with whom we visited the Panizza factory in Ghiffa - Lago Maggiore
35hqy6x.jpg

Panizza Royal Sportsman in heather felt size 59 Made during the seventies at Panizza historical factory in Ghiffa on the Lago Maggiore. It was an high end hat, see the lining and the quality of the felt
161j6og.jpg

The color is called: "Cesena" and the felt is finish with short hair as you can see in the picture,
5fnckn.jpg

Felt is soft and with a touch of "bristly" and there are two seams on the over welted brim
2ijgu2b.jpg

The felt is called on FL "heather" because it change color when you see it from different angles and the felt is a mixture of fur and wool.
23k9ob9.jpg

Proportions are: Brim at 4,5 cm. Crown al 10,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm.
Panizza produced excellent felt, no more felt like this and I'm very sad about that.
mmaeso.jpg

Cappellificio Cervo Bantam American Type. Size 58 Made probably in the seventies for the American market (see the stamps on the lining and the sweatband)
5d2rki.jpg

It has the proportion of an "alpine hat" traditional in the Alps and the felt is called "King Loden" a type of felt used for sturdy fabric for winter time.
2uhoac5.jpg

The color is called: "Gem" and the felt has shaggy pile finish with a mixture of rabbit and wool
33kehqg.jpg

The color changes according to the light and the ribbon is of the same material. The hat is finished with a very high standard
16kz6mg.jpg

Hat is new, part of a fantastic find in a closed shop in south Italy
2vv9dg6.jpg

Proportions: Brim at 5 cm. Crown al 10,5 cm and the ribbon is 3 cm.
Last consideration: felt like this is impossible to find today, taste for hats are changed and many others thing in the world of hatters
Soon in the classified!
What a wonderful parade of Italian craftsmanship, Daniele. Lovely felts, all of them. My favourite would be the Panizza though: such a smooth looking felt.
 
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Daniele Tanto

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Often summer is "the paradise" of felt hats, at least here in Italy. Often in this hot and sultry season throughout the peninsula there are interesting "deposits" of intriguing hats.
Today I got two hats, made about fifty years ago, never worn
Gold Star in black thick felt size 59
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They bear the name "Gold Star" but they are evidently two Italian hats sold in a Palermo store
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This is an Italian product that has been made in Monza about fifty years ago, maybe in Panizza factory in the seventies.
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I proposed for the first hypothesis, but during the afternoon I made a comparision with Cervo and the felt is quite the same of the old production of the factory in Sagliano Micca - Biella. I have to work on it
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The hat is of thick black felt and a certain roughness, so I think there is a small part of wool. The interior is impeccably finished with a blue lining.
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Stamped on the sweatband the words "Lepre garantita superfine" for this and for the bow I think it was produced in Monza, these are two characteristics of that production, but I'm uncertain
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The proportions are: brim at 6 cm, crown at 11 cm. and the ribbon is 3 cm.
The hat will be in the Americas in the next future
 

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Often summer is "the paradise" of felt hats, at least here in Italy. Often in this hot and sultry season throughout the peninsula there are interesting "deposits" of intriguing hats.
Today I got two hats, made about fifty years ago, never worn
Gold Star in black thick felt size 59
35b9rtw.jpg

They bear the name "Gold Star" but they are evidently two Italian hats sold in a Palermo store
2qicls0.jpg

This is an Italian product that has been made in Monza about fifty years ago, maybe in Panizza factory in the seventies.
352qf00.jpg

I proposed for the first hypothesis, but during the afternoon I made a comparision with Cervo and the felt is quite the same of the old production of the factory in Sagliano Micca - Biella. I have to work on it
35b9rtw.jpg

The hat is of thick black felt and a certain roughness, so I think there is a small part of wool. The interior is impeccably finished with a blue lining.
2dt3teg.jpg

Stamped on the sweatband the words "Lepre garantita superfine" for this and for the bow I think it was produced in Monza, these are two characteristics of that production, but I'm uncertain
2daabs1.jpg

The proportions are: brim at 6 cm, crown at 11 cm. and the ribbon is 3 cm.
The hat will be in the Americas in the next future
Yep! Grazie, Daniele!

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Daniele Tanto

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Today I got the brother of the black "Gold Star", shoed some days ago. Also this one was made about fifty years ago, never worn
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Gold Star in pale grey thick felt size 60
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After some works in open boxes and pull down hats from the clostes my convinction is that has been made in Monza about fifty years ago
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Many details are similar to the hats that were produced in Monza until a few years ago by small production units left to work until the owners, usually families, have stopped for age limits
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The hat is of thick pale grey felt and a certain roughness, so I think there is a small part of wool. The contrasting ribbon is in black
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Stamped on the corrugated sweatband the words "Lepre garantita superfine" that was a marketing label to give more importance to a "no brand" hat
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The proportions are: brim at 6.5 cm, crown at 11.5 cm. and the ribbon is 3 cm.
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The interior is impeccably finished with a blue pleated lining
A real good find for winter days
 
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Another recent find.
Cambiaghi in brown. This one has some wear and has certainly some (or a large part) wool content (I'll keep it away from the Lupo hat). Size 56, brim 6,5cm and crown 10cm at the pinch. Looks like it had a crown patch at one time; nothing inside it now. One label inside the hat, that doesn't tell us anything. Style, colour and proportions are spot on and the craftsmanship that shows what they could do with lesser felt qualities shines through.

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Daniele Tanto

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Every so often I find some accessories of some old closed hats shop.
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Here are two hat cones, one from the Cervo and one from Guglielmo Pasini from Monza
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They are made of simple cardboard, they seem to be from the fifties, poorer as construction of the Barbisio that I had shown you some time ago
The hats stacked are not from the cones makers :)
 
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Every so often I find some accessories of some old closed hats shop.
fjom4i.jpg

Here are two hat cones, one from the Cervo and one from Guglielmo Pasini from Monza
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They are made of simple cardboard, they seem to be from the fifties, poorer as construction of the Barbisio that I had shown you some time ago
The hats stacked are not from the cones makers :)
Very cool, Daniele. We don't get to see enough of Cervo.
 

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