OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[Bill Hughes]

Here’s a hat that also has me guessing. Until I receive it these photos are all I have to go on. Anyone want to take a guess at the vintage?


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Definitely looks 30s to me.

 

[Frunobulax]

That’s what I thought too after looking at Brad’s guide. The liner looked like both the 1930s and the 1960 photos, but the style and the sweatband that was not sewn where it butts together had me hoping it was the 1930s. I was just afraid to get my hopes up. The store where it was sold was established in 1862 so any date is possible with that branding. Fingers crossed!

The liner I'm not sure about, but the embossment and the taped sweat cry out pre-war to me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Definitely looks 30s to me.

Thanks, Bill. It looks ‘30s to me too, and I’m hoping we’re both right.

 

[Blare]

Here’s a hat that also has me guessing. Until I receive it these photos are all I have to go on. Anyone want to take a guess at the vintage?


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Quite a cool hat either way

 

[BobHufford]

Never seen a hat box with a certificate of authenticity.

Though 13 boxes are referenced, the lot heading stated two (2). Ended with no bids. I couldn't afford the shipping.

 

[Just Daniel]

The debossed Stamp and tight sweatband threads are definitely not typical of a 60s hat. I think the odds are in your favor.

Here’s a hat that also has me guessing. Until I receive it these photos are all I have to go on. Anyone want to take a guess at the vintage?


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[Frunobulax]

Never seen a hat box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Though 13 boxes are referenced, the lot heading stated two (2). Ended with no bids. I couldn't afford the shipping.

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That's a beautiful listing. Bravo.

 

[Blare]

I wasn’t on the lookout for another Borsalino coffin box hat. But I just couldn’t pass this one up... At least not at $11 I sure could not.

Much steam will be in this ones future I think.

 

[Just Daniel]

Definitely not one to pass up for $11!

I wasn’t on the lookout for another Borsalino coffin box hat. But I just couldn’t pass this one up... At least not at $11 I sure could not.

Much steam will be in this ones future I think.

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[BobHufford]

For some reason this hat was speaking to me (with Pepé Le Pew's accent no less). With a $6.95 BIN and fairly priced shipping I pulled the trigger. I don't know why ... I probably shouldn't drink and shop.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

For some reason this hat was speaking to me (with Pepé Le Pew's accent no less). With a $6.95 BIN and fairly priced shipping I pulled the trigger. I don't know why ... I probably shouldn't drink and shop.

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Some hats just have a sort of gravity. It’s a bit small for me and I still almost bought it.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Caxton 3X Beaver Twelve-Fifty mystery hat:

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Here’s a hat that also has me guessing. Until I receive it these photos are all I have to go on. Anyone want to take a guess at the vintage?


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Wow, Brent!

 

[Blare]

For some reason this hat was speaking to me (with Pepé Le Pew's accent no less). With a $6.95 BIN and fairly priced shipping I pulled the trigger. I don't know why ... I probably shouldn't drink and shop.

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Cool hat. I sometimes have gotten that drinking and buying remorse. But usually by the time the item arrives I am pleasantly surprised.

good catch though. Can’t go wrong at $6.95... worth it for the fun.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Caxton 3X Beaver Twelve-Fifty mystery hat:

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Aha! So it was you who beat me on the bidding,
Brent!
Actually, I'm glad, because I bid on it before deciding to only buy grails.
Here is another I bought before that. There is a seller who lives in rural France, and she buys them at the source. I had been looking for a Tirard in my size, and she found two for me and emailed me about them, so she didn't list them on Ebay.
Her name is Gail, and her seller name is faded grandeur. Excellent lady, and excellent hats.
This Tirard is a Melusine. The wrinkled ribbon is an easy fix.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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Actually, I'm glad, because I bid on it before deciding to only buy grails.
Here is another I bought before that. There is a seller who lives in rural France, and she buys them at the source. I had been looking for a Tirard in my size, and she found two for me and emailed me about them, so she didn't list them on Ebay.
Her name is Gail, and her seller name is faded grandeur. Excellent lady, and excellent hats.
This Tirard is a Melusine. The wrinkled ribbon is an easy fix.

I beat you? Wow, I’m going to remember this!

You have some incredible hats in your latest group. We’re all excited to see them!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I beat you? Wow, I’m going to remember this!

You have some incredible hats in your latest group. We’re all excited to see them!

Thank you, Brent!
This Tirard is older. The date is stamped on the sweatband, 7 oct 1942. The war was going on, and Tirard was still making hats.
I am excited about this one.
I wonder what age the Tirard above has. Any opinions?

 

[BobHufford]

Caxton 3X Beaver Twelve-Fifty mystery hat

Gotta love a red-liner western! Looking forward to more details when you have this one in hand. Congrats!

 

[Blare]

I beat you? Wow, I’m going to remember this!

You have some incredible hats in your latest group. We’re all excited to see them!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Looks to be mid to late 1950s and in decent shape: