Italian brands hats

[Daniele Tanto]

Sometimes luck comes from where you don't expect it.
I recently came across two rare hats, unfortunately not my size, but being a Monza production, one of the major Italian production centers, I bought them.

Here are two hats by Giuseppe Cambiaghi, directly from the 1920s, with all the characteristics of hats made in that city and destined for export.

The magnificent felt in wool and black for both, there is a slight variation, visible in bright light, but the texture of the felt and the color is 95% the same.

Both have windproof drawcord and anchor points to hold the ribbon in place.

They are flawlessly finished and destined for a high quality market.



These are the measurements of the two Giuseppe Cambiaghi: the raw brims are 6 cm, the crown 14 cm. open and the ribbon is 5.5 cm.

This is the second hat, as stated with the same characteristics of his brother, not twin

The sweatband, very elastic and light, has a series of reliefs and designs, no indication of the model or color under it.
I consider myself lucky for this catch. The Giuseppe Cambiaghi history could be request, if you are interesting in Italian hats producers in Monza

 

[steur]

Sometimes luck comes from where you don't expect it.
I recently came across two rare hats, unfortunately not my size, but being a Monza production, one of the major Italian production centers, I bought them.

Here are two hats by Giuseppe Cambiaghi, directly from the 1920s, with all the characteristics of hats made in that city and destined for export.

The magnificent felt in wool and black for both, there is a slight variation, visible in bright light, but the texture of the felt and the color is 95% the same.

Both have windproof drawcord and anchor points to hold the ribbon in place.

They are flawlessly finished and destined for a high quality market.



These are the measurements of the two Giuseppe Cambiaghi: the raw brims are 6 cm, the crown 14 cm. open and the ribbon is 5.5 cm.

This is the second hat, as stated with the same characteristics of his brother, not twin

The sweatband, very elastic and light, has a series of reliefs and designs, no indication of the model or color under it.
I consider myself lucky for this catch. The Giuseppe Cambiaghi history could be request, if you are interesting in Italian hats producers in Monza

Wonderful find, Daniele. And nice to see these survivor hats on display as a witness to the capabilities of the Italian hatmakers of Monza with wool.

 

[mayserwegener]

Sometimes luck comes from where you don't expect it.
I recently came across two rare hats, unfortunately not my size, but being a Monza production, one of the major Italian production centers, I bought them.

Here are two hats by Giuseppe Cambiaghi, directly from the 1920s, with all the characteristics of hats made in that city and destined for export.

The magnificent felt in wool and black for both, there is a slight variation, visible in bright light, but the texture of the felt and the color is 95% the same.

Both have windproof drawcord and anchor points to hold the ribbon in place.

They are flawlessly finished and destined for a high quality market.



These are the measurements of the two Giuseppe Cambiaghi: the raw brims are 6 cm, the crown 14 cm. open and the ribbon is 5.5 cm.

This is the second hat, as stated with the same characteristics of his brother, not twin

The sweatband, very elastic and light, has a series of reliefs and designs, no indication of the model or color under it.
I consider myself lucky for this catch. The Giuseppe Cambiaghi history could be request, if you are interesting in Italian hats producers in Monza

Daniele, Great finds! They are both fantastic and in super condition. The sweatband reliefs are outstanding. Not sure I have seen anything that detailed.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Wonderful find, Daniele. And nice to see these survivor hats on display as a witness to the capabilities of the Italian hatmakers of Monza with wool.

Daniele, Great finds! They are both fantastic and in super condition. The sweatband reliefs are outstanding. Not sure I have seen anything that detailed.

Grazie Stefan and Steve!
I was happy and lucky to find two "Giuseppe Cambiaghi" in these magnificent conditions after about a hundred years of life. The lady who sold them to me only knew they were a gift for her father, but they were never worn because they weren't his size. The photos were two and very unrepresentative, but you could understand the two hats were old and well kept, I took a risk knowing I was going to meet something good. Arrived and discarded I had a great satisfaction. The hats are slightly different cufflinks. The wool felt is of excellent quality as are the finishes and the sweatband with embossing is fantastic. They were probably high end hats, perhaps for export, but a great satisfaction knowing that the hats made in Monza are difficult to catch on the market.

 

[mayserwegener]

Grazie Stefan and Steve!
I was happy and lucky to find two "Giuseppe Cambiaghi" in these magnificent conditions after about a hundred years of life. The lady who sold them to me only knew they were a gift for her father, but they were never worn because they weren't his size. The photos were two and very unrepresentative, but you could understand the two hats were old and well kept, I took a risk knowing I was going to meet something good. Arrived and discarded I had a great satisfaction. The hats are slightly different cufflinks. The wool felt is of excellent quality as are the finishes and the sweatband with embossing is fantastic. They were probably high end hats, perhaps for export, but a great satisfaction knowing that the hats made in Monza are difficult to catch on the market.

Daniele, Definitely great to see Monza Wool hats from this time period and in such fantastic condition. Thank you for deciding to make the journey.

 

[the_imperialist]

Magnificent hat Daniele! So glad you were able to add it to your collection, and thanks for sharing

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Of my purchase last Sunday I show you two Italians disguised as English

The first is this H.D. Stevens & Co - Gordon Street - London. Size 59

Very elegant hat with a combination of colors that is hardly seen in English hats. It reminds me a lot of his friend whom we will see later, but then after having found the label with difficulty, I realized that the source was almost the same as what we will see.

This is a hat produced by Vanzina in the period of Borsalino control and put on the market as a product in the United Kingdom, although it is never mentioned on the sweatband or elsewhere

The label speaks very clearly in Italian. The felt is of medium consistency and malleable without the use of steam, but it is a bit stiff compared to products produced under the Italian brand

The combination of the gray-blue color of the felt with a silver ribbon and the border of the brim of the same color is beautiful

The measurements are: Trimmed brim 5.9 cm, Crown (open) 13.5 cm. Ribbon is 4 cm
All
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All these hats are inventories bought years after their appearance on the market in a historic hat shop in Reggio Emilia

 

[Daniele Tanto]

You already know the second Italian in an English camouflage because I have introduced several in this forum

Charles Hatters High Quality. Size 60

As can be seen from the labels, the color names are the same as those of Borsalino (Dattero in this case), as well as the shapes and finishes, but in a period of war between the Italian brands of hats to circumvent the prohibitions and reach higher quotas. market pretended to be English

The only difference that can be found compared to Borsalino's own products is the stiffness of the felt, which was very English at the Italian hatters eyes

This too has a felt of greater stiffness than a Borsalino, but the finishes are the same

The hat is completed with a ribbon that matches the color of the felt

The measurements are as follows: Over-welded brim at 6cm. Crown (open) 14 cm. and the Ribbon is 4 cm.

Both Italians disguised as English have a typical shape of the Italian wide-brimmed hats of the sixties.
Two excellent specimens very well preserved

 

[steur]

You already know the second Italian in an English camouflage because I have introduced several in this forum

Charles Hatters High Quality. Size 60

As can be seen from the labels, the color names are the same as those of Borsalino (Dattero in this case), as well as the shapes and finishes, but in a period of war between the Italian brands of hats to circumvent the prohibitions and reach higher quotas. market pretended to be English

The only difference that can be found compared to Borsalino's own products is the stiffness of the felt, which was very English at the Italian hatters eyes

This too has a felt of greater stiffness than a Borsalino, but the finishes are the same

The hat is completed with a ribbon that matches the color of the felt

The measurements are as follows: Over-welded brim at 6cm. Crown (open) 14 cm. and the Ribbon is 4 cm.

Both Italians disguised as English have a typical shape of the Italian wide-brimmed hats of the sixties.
Two excellent specimens very well preserved

Another nice catch, Daniele. I like the finish of the felt on this one.

 

[Steve1857]

This one and the Vanzina are excellent Italian hats masquerading as English hats finds, Daniele. Congrats.

I know I'm not the only one thinking, pity they're not my size

You already know the second Italian in an English camouflage because I have introduced several in this forum

Charles Hatters High Quality. Size 60

As can be seen from the labels, the color names are the same as those of Borsalino (Dattero in this case), as well as the shapes and finishes, but in a period of war between the Italian brands of hats to circumvent the prohibitions and reach higher quotas. market pretended to be English

The only difference that can be found compared to Borsalino's own products is the stiffness of the felt, which was very English at the Italian hatters eyes

This too has a felt of greater stiffness than a Borsalino, but the finishes are the same

The hat is completed with a ribbon that matches the color of the felt

The measurements are as follows: Over-welded brim at 6cm. Crown (open) 14 cm. and the Ribbon is 4 cm.

Both Italians disguised as English have a typical shape of the Italian wide-brimmed hats of the sixties.
Two excellent specimens very well preserved

 

[Steve1857]

Panizza Super. Apart from this one being a nice quality "stingy" from one of Italy's finest, but often underrated hat makers, it's also part of my collection of hats from Petitgas, the oldest, still in existence hat shop in Denmark. Whenever I see a hat for sale with the Petitgas mark on it, I pull the trigger
P.S. København = Copenhagen

 

[Steve1857]

The outer signs and inner labels have me placing this Panizza Super in about the late 60s to early 70s, but I'm not sure.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

This one and the Vanzina are excellent Italian hats masquerading as English hats finds, Daniele. Congrats.

I know I'm not the only one thinking, pity they're not my size

Thanks Steve! I try to do my best to collect and show and, sometimes, sell Italian hats.
Producers like Barbisio, Vanzina, Cervo and Panizza are more and more rare to find because they stopped production many years ago and the vintage market seems to forget them.
I have two source for medium and tiny heads size with some interesting new/old stock of these producers.
Let me know if someone is interesting.
Steve no Petitgas marks

 

[Steve1857]

PM me what you have, my friend. You know I'm always in the market for what you have

Thanks Steve! I try to do my best to collect and show and, sometimes, sell Italian hats.
Producers like Barbisio, Vanzina, Cervo and Panizza are more and more rare to find because they stopped production many years ago and the vintage market seems to forget them.
I have two source for medium and tiny heads size with some interesting new/old stock of these producers.
Let me know if someone is interesting.
Steve no Petitgas marks

 

[alanfgag]

I have posted this hat before but not sure if on this thread... Nutria fur Barbiso sold in Bulgaria, likely before WWII.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

This one's great! I especially love that linner:
Looks like it is silk of the best quality, which certainly feels great.
I admit: I love to touch such quality linings.

 

[alanfgag]

This one's great! I especially love that linner:
Looks like it is silk of the best quality, which certainly feels great.
I admit: I love to touch such quality linings.

Thank you... yes, definitely silk - much the same character as you would find on a Borsalino liner in the mid 20th century.

 

[steur]

Panizza Super. Apart from this one being a nice quality "stingy" from one of Italy's finest, but often underrated hat makers, it's also part of my collection of hats from Petitgas, the oldest, still in existence hat shop in Denmark. Whenever I see a hat for sale with the Petitgas mark on it, I pull the trigger
P.S. København = Copenhagen

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Looks like a good one, Steve. I'm always a bit cautious with Panizza; they did produce some duds as well. But some of their hats are spectacular.

I have posted this hat before but not sure if on this thread... Nutria fur Barbiso sold in Bulgaria, likely before WWII.

It has been too long since we've seen that one, Alan. Already a beautiful hat from the outside, but the liner brings it to the next level.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks Stefan.

Looks like a good one, Steve. I'm always a bit cautious with Panizza; they did produce some duds as well. But some of their hats are spectacular.


It has been too long since we've seen that one, Alan. Already a beautiful hat from the outside, but the liner brings it to the next level.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

PM me what you have, my friend. You know I'm always in the market for what you have

I did