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

[drmaxtejeda]

I just bought this Montecristi listed by Rabbit here in the Classified section. VS 33x38 - 1250 wpsi clear ivory 3-4th-brim

 

[drmaxtejeda]

 

[Blare]

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Beautiful

 

[Bill Hughes]

I just bought this Montecristi listed by Rabbit here in the Classified section. VS 33x38 - 1250 wpsi clear ivory 3-4th-brim
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Nice Max.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Nice Max.

Thank you, Bill

 

[MisplacedHillbilly]

Although I didn't buy it I found this Justin open road clone at my local western store. Model is called the "Statesman". Says 6x inside ( sorry for not grabbing more pics) but thats subjective. Online sites say fur felt, these are made by Milano Hat Co. It was surprisingly soft and supple and more dress weight felt. It didn't feel like a wool hat to me, but I'm far from being very knowledgeable on the subject. They also had some nice Larry Mahan branded hats that felt great. Not cardboard stiff and hard like allot of westerns, also made by Milano. Not sure what their fur blend is but it certainly doesn't feel like 100% wool to me.
Edit: hopefully I posted this in the right place

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Anyone here get the Dobbs..looked like a Cross Country?

 

[steur]

I just bought this Montecristi listed by Rabbit here in the Classified section. VS 33x38 - 1250 wpsi clear ivory 3-4th-brim
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That's a fabulous piece, Max. Works of art. Get them while they're still being made; it won't last.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

That's a fabulous piece, Max. Works of art. Get them while they're still being made; it won't last.

Thank you, Stefan. This is the last Montecristi I will buy, I think

 

[Bill Hughes]

Thank you, Stefan. This is the last Montecristi I will buy, I think

The funny thing is I think you actually believe what you wrote.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The funny thing is I think you actually believe what you wrote.

Cute, isn’t it.

 

[Just Daniel]

Bam!

The funny thing is I think you actually believe what you wrote.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

The funny thing is I think you actually believe what you wrote.

The funny thing is I think you actually believe what you wrote.

LOL! Well, I do!
I don't think I will find a better constructed and finer weaved Montecristi that doesn't cost a fortune

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Herbert Johnson

 

[PanosChris]

Herbert Johnson

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Great catch, Brent! I am always happy seeing your finds but much more when they're your size and preferred proportions!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Great catch, Brent! I am always happy seeing your finds but much more when they're your size and preferred proportions!

Thanks, Panos. I was shocked to have found this hat today. I haven’t had the best luck with Herbert Johnson, but this model looks promising.

 

[Blare]

Herbert Johnson

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Quite a nice looking HJ. Congratulations Brent

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Quite a nice looking HJ. Congratulations Brent

Thanks, Joe.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Sold a hat Monday and the money's been burning a hole in my pocket since. I've been wanting one back bow hat for the collection. I finally caved after watching this one for quite some time:

Interestingly enough, I can hardly find any info on Augsburger (Industrie Suisse). Nothing on here nor Steve's site, though not German nor Austrian. I've only found pictures of two other examples searching Google.

The seller had one other Augsburger hat as well, a black homburg, but it sold a while back. Supposedly her father worked at the factory when he was young and had the hats made for him. I asked if she knew any more info but that was the extent of it. I assume her father has passed and I didn't want to push the topic any further.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Sold a hat Monday and the money's been burning a hole in my pocket since. I've been wanting one back bow hat for the collection. I finally caved after watching this one for quite some time:
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Interestingly enough, I can hardly find any info on Augsburger (Industrie Suisse). Nothing on here nor Steve's site, though not German nor Austrian. I've only found pictures of two other examples searching Google.

The seller had one other Augsburger hat as well, a black homburg, but it sold a while back. Supposedly her father worked at the factory when he was young and had the hats made for him. I asked if she knew any more info but that was the extent of it. I assume her father has passed and I didn't want to push the topic any further.

Normally I’m not a big fan of the back bow or the telescope crease, but there is really something compelling about this hat. The rarity is a bonus! Looking forward to seeing you under it, Jonathan.