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[TOuten2]

A box arrived at my house on Saturday from David Morgan's. The wife informed me that it was "that Australian" hat I wanted. But it's for Christmas and I'm not allowed to open it. I made the point that I needed to try it on in case it didn't fit, and access was granted. I tried on my Akubra Stylemaster, which did fit...and back in the box it went...what a great looking hat.

 

[Brother cavefish]

My fleamarket find today!

a Tress & Co Derby and the right head for him!

i love a good lining

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks, Brother !




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[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Great find with the Tress & Co Derby! Looks like it was never worn. Tress & Co. were one of the exhibitors at 1876 Centennial International Exhibition (see thread below).

David, Your Stetson Sovereign Twenty is fantastic! You are on a roll!

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, thank you and thanks for the Info! The Tresss looks indeed like new, I guess you're right!

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne Elastic Melone, measures ~ 58cm, 134 grams. Really unique liner color and in very good condition. Probably 1930s. This from a non eBay seller.

 

[Orangegrad]

Stunning.

 

[Chepstow]

:eusa_clap Indeed!

 

[TheDane]

Looking forward to see you wear your new melone - and new head - Manfred

WoW, Steve! Another of those melones with deep embossed and double reeded sweat - and in the right size. Beautiful eggplant/plum colored liner too.

I don't understand how you two dowse for all those wonderful treasures, but I shure would like to learn it! Do you use a beaver whishbone or ...?!

 

[mayserwegener]

Andy, Manfred, Ole, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne Velour, measures 59cm, probably 1930s. Missing the liner but rare greenish Velour. Not sure of the model because the paper label is damaged. Same seller as the Elastic Melone.

 

[hatsRme]

What a color! STUNNING.

 

[TheDane]

What a color! STUNNING.

+1 ... Beautiful Steve. Do I see the "temporary" stitching in top of the ribbon - or is it just a reflection?

 

[mayserwegener]

hatRme, Thanks! It was very hard to photograph so might try again.

Ole, Thanks! Yes the temporary stitches are still there.

 

[dh66]

Mayserwegener - I've seen a lot of fuzzy hats around here since I stopped in, but that is the hands down softest, most luxurious looking one yet. If I put that on I think I'd have to take a nap.

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[g.durand]

Steve, beautiful velour. I can relate to the difficulty photographing some hats, especially under artificial light.

This arrived today, a Stetson ******* in Almond tan, with a really nice rose-fade ribbon. I'm dating this one from mid-'40s to early '50s based on the crest details, the price tag, the liner, etc. It has a 2.75 inch brim, which may place it closer to the mid-'40s. One of our Stetson experts may be able to pin it down more closely.

 

[hatsRme]

Great find, gdurand! I like almonds. NOS?

 

[g.durand]

Yes, they're tasty alright. I would say someone wore this once or twice and that's about it. It's a little snug on my noggin, but wearable.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Dove gray 30's era Dobbs Homburg, thanks for the help dating it Mr. Bowers.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Also that green velour is outstanding. Congrats to G.Durand as well for scoring what looks like a brand new hat, with an incredibly nice liner.