Ok guys, I admit it, when I first found the lounge, I had only intended to stop in long enough to get information. While I was waiting to be approved thou, I looked around at all you fine hats and I love them! As a lady, I don't really think I could pull off a Fedora, thou I'd love to have the style to try. Sadly, I'm just a mom and housewife/ebay seller. I think I am going to stick around and I going to start picking up more hats because I feel more confident with all the information here. It's amazing! And I truly appreciate all the work and knowledge on this board.
So let me get to it. I came across a really nice hat at a yard sale and I have been trying to track down what it is. Sadly, I need to money and can't keep this one, but I want to know what it is since I think it's pretty rare. It's a Stetson in wonderful condition. It has the Paris Grand Prize stamp inside and on one side of the sweat band. It's also double marked Saks & Co. New York. From what I have been able to figure out, that dates it to 1900-1910 (ish) Also, Saks & Co. became Saks 5th Ave in 1925 so I know for sure it pre-dates that. It has re order stickers inside, and a lot number. The sweat band is not stitched. It also has the small black and white size tag.
When I say this hat is in great condition, I do mean GREAT! It's very clean, no moth bites, the sweat band looks and feels new-it's soft and supple, and the hat just looks almost new. When I got it, I thought it was probably from the 50's and as the date kept moving back and am shocked that it could be 100+ years old and look this good.
The style is kinda getting by me. It appears to be a Homburg, but the edge isn't banded. While I was cleaning it, I noted that it can be folded out into a classic Fedora, but it seems to sit best as the Homburg. It is center creased and has creases on both sides. What would this style be called?
And my most daunting bit, I have no idea what it's made of or what is the proper term for it. It feels wonderful! Like a super soft plush stuffed animal. I guess is could be beaver and it has a similar feel to a beaver top hat I have, but it seems softer than that. What should I call it?
And then a general question. When you all look at eBay hats, what information do you need to know?
So let me get to it. I came across a really nice hat at a yard sale and I have been trying to track down what it is. Sadly, I need to money and can't keep this one, but I want to know what it is since I think it's pretty rare. It's a Stetson in wonderful condition. It has the Paris Grand Prize stamp inside and on one side of the sweat band. It's also double marked Saks & Co. New York. From what I have been able to figure out, that dates it to 1900-1910 (ish) Also, Saks & Co. became Saks 5th Ave in 1925 so I know for sure it pre-dates that. It has re order stickers inside, and a lot number. The sweat band is not stitched. It also has the small black and white size tag.
When I say this hat is in great condition, I do mean GREAT! It's very clean, no moth bites, the sweat band looks and feels new-it's soft and supple, and the hat just looks almost new. When I got it, I thought it was probably from the 50's and as the date kept moving back and am shocked that it could be 100+ years old and look this good.
The style is kinda getting by me. It appears to be a Homburg, but the edge isn't banded. While I was cleaning it, I noted that it can be folded out into a classic Fedora, but it seems to sit best as the Homburg. It is center creased and has creases on both sides. What would this style be called?
And my most daunting bit, I have no idea what it's made of or what is the proper term for it. It feels wonderful! Like a super soft plush stuffed animal. I guess is could be beaver and it has a similar feel to a beaver top hat I have, but it seems softer than that. What should I call it?
And then a general question. When you all look at eBay hats, what information do you need to know?
