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CONELRAD

One of the Regulars
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The Metroplex
"Seattle's Leading Hatter" is what I see

Yes, here's a closeup shot of the stamp.

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moehawk

I'll Lock Up
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5,841
Location
Northern California
Hey folks!

This is technically not a new hat, as I posted about finding it a few days ago, but I finished messing with it so I thought I'd post new pics. Sorry, Zombie, but I started in on it about 10 minutes after I posted the other day.

So here is my modified Akubra Snowy River.
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I raised the crown a little and curled the brim. Also changed the crown from wide teardrop to a soft-cornered diamond. For some reason or another whenever I put it on I feel as though I should sing as I watch and wait till me billy boils. Dunno why...:)
 
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12,018
Location
East of Los Angeles
...This is technically not a new hat, as I posted about finding it a few days ago, but I finished messing with it so I thought I'd post new pics. Sorry, Zombie, but I started in on it about 10 minutes after I posted the other day...
No worries, my friend. I like the changes you made, and I think it suits you quite well! :thumb:
 
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17,521
Location
Maryland
Couldnt resist this unique little Stetson derby with a cork liner. Seller had a few mint condition Stetsons, including a riding derby in a larger size with an identical cork liner.

Great find! I wonder if it also has a riding / dressage connection? What is the crown height? Also does it have a "Flexible Conforming" sweatband?
 

ofcoursemyhorse

Practically Family
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859
Location
United States
Pretty standard measurements at 1 3/4" brim and 5" crown. It has identical proportions as as the larger riding derby according to the seller. I'd almost think it has to be a riding derby as well but its fairly strange to see a leather sweat on one.
 
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Location
Buffalo, NY
Saroni & Co. Silk Top Hat c.1850

An older topper in good condition... the form is more flexible than any top hat I have handled. The dents are more like rumples than cracks. I will apply some gentle steam and soft brush to clean the exterior a little and restore it's shape - will post better pictures at that point. 7 1/2" crown, quite straight, 2 1/4" brim is very flexible at the flange. The sweatband seems more like an impregnated cloth than leather. Interior lining is paper. The hat weighs An 1850 display ad for Saroni & Co. below.

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randooch

I'll Lock Up
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4,869
Location
Ukiah, California
Incredible find, and in terrific shape. An appearance in the "What's Your Oldest Hat" thread may be in order?

Sidebar: this would be the hat to wear while performing weddings under the auspices of the Universal Life Church. No need to lose the beads!
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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4,253
Location
Verona - Italia
Grey days and a sort of unwanted illness took me away from computer.
In this week some new hats arrived. One directly from a basement, another from a closet hats shop in the centre of Italy
Waiting to see the Alan top hat restored I take photos of the two new arrived Borsalino.
The basement one is a repert from the late 40, early 50.
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The proportions are forties oriented. Low crown and huge brim ina fantastic thin and pliable felt.
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Directly from the shop there is this more modern Borsalino
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It came from the eighties. The color is a melange between grey and light brown.
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More accurate pictures soon in Borsalino Brotherhood for these interesting finds
 

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