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[hatsRme]

Thanks! Unfortunately the inside isnt as pretty as you can see on these pictures. But the felt is really nice. View attachment 61757 View attachment 61758 View attachment 61759

STILL NICE! Great job, as it's not always easy to capture those interior tags. Thank you, sir!

 

[alanfgag]

Steam, brush and sponge gave new life to him and his cronies.
These Barbisio, both produced in Sagliano Micca, before the close of the historical plant, particularly interested me for two reasons:
a) it is very hard to find homburg branded Barbisio. Even more so with indicated the origin of the fur that makes them.
In this case "rat-Gondin" or Nutria, called in this way from this side and the other side of the Atlantic

Wonderful rat-gondin... you will share inside attributes to the Barbisio thread, I hope. You might remember its Bulgarian brother that is currently in my collection.

 

[alanfgag]

Found this at a real bargain prize. A borsolini which I presume is quit old.

I would venture 1960 or thereabouts.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Wonderful rat-gondin... you will share inside attributes to the Barbisio thread, I hope. You might remember its Bulgarian brother that is currently in my collection.

I added pictures and data the same day of the post you mentioned in the Barbisio brothers
I'm glad to find a companion of your Bulgarian hat. It is not so easy to find homburgs Italian made.
Outside Borsalino production it is really difficult.
I have two Barbisio, made in different decades, and a very rare Wool homburg made in the capital of wool hats: Monza

 

[alanfgag]

Ah... thank you. I must have been sleeping. Great addition, Daniele!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Texas Hatters. The story goes that it started as a Dress Weight Western. Reworked. Customized. Crown however, was steamed and re-blocked by yours truly. 2 3/4 brim trimming and ribbon detailed by Bond. The crown is a 6 inches which leaves room for a tighter pinch and deeper frontal crown 'point' (inspired by TJones) Still having fun with this beauty! Thanks Cindy!

Wow looks like a whole new hat to me! Hahah! You are so welcome. It was a hard choice to say "so long" to that hat as BOND made it look as pretty as can be.

 

[moehawk]

It's been a while since I found anything worth a fig at the flea market or thrift stores. Hopefully this score from yesterday will reverse that trend.
Just a mid-grade Panama it seemed.

Till I took a closer look, that is.

My guess is that this is Borsalino's entry-level Panama. Still not a cheap lid when new. Five dollars was what I paid!
It had a deep center dent with a sharp point that had created a weak spot. I decided to reblock it and put in a crease that took the stress off that part before it cracked or turned into a depp-hole. There isn't much damage otherwise besides a few loose straw ends at the overwelt.
Sweat and tag pics:

Size marked is a 60, but fit more like a big 59. Foam strips made it fit nicely. 2 3/4' brim, 4 1/2" crown as creased.
Head shots when weather permits.

 

[LuvMyMan]

It's been a while since I found anything worth a fig at the flea market or thrift stores. Hopefully this score from yesterday will reverse that trend.
Just a mid-grade Panama it seemed.

Till I took a closer look, that is.

My guess is that this is Borsalino's entry-level Panama. Still not a cheap lid when new. Five dollars was what I paid!
It had a deep center dent with a sharp point that had created a weak spot. I decided to reblock it and put in a crease that took the stress off that part before it cracked or turned into a depp-hole. There isn't much damage otherwise besides a few loose straw ends at the overwelt.
Sweat and tag pics:

Size marked is a 60, but fit more like a big 59. Foam strips made it fit nicely. 2 3/4' brim, 4 1/2" crown as creased.
Head shots when weather permits.

Benchcraft was selling a very similar Borso last year, minis the welt issues which on your hat is much more desirable then what was on the Benchcraft model. Oh they are not a cheap price either. You got a nice find there.

 

[Bertie.Wooster]

A new acquisition to the collection is a vintage 1950s Stetson Medalist. The sweatband is in prefect condition. The name Lanburgh's is printed in gold. Presumably the owner wore it once in a while. I might ask the seller for more detail. Enjoyed it all day. Brim on one side is lifted than the other but hey ho, I can fix that later.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Looking quite jaunty Bertie. Suits you well.

 

[Redfokker]

It's been a while since I found anything worth a fig at the flea market or thrift stores. Hopefully this score from yesterday will reverse that trend.
Just a mid-grade Panama it seemed.

Till I took a closer look, that is.

My guess is that this is Borsalino's entry-level Panama. Still not a cheap lid when new. Five dollars was what I paid!
It had a deep center dent with a sharp point that had created a weak spot. I decided to reblock it and put in a crease that took the stress off that part before it cracked or turned into a depp-hole. There isn't much damage otherwise besides a few loose straw ends at the overwelt.
Sweat and tag pics:

Size marked is a 60, but fit more like a big 59. Foam strips made it fit nicely. 2 3/4' brim, 4 1/2" crown as creased.
Head shots when weather permits.

You have a classy Goodwill, all I ever find is redneck baseball hats. This is what I dream about!

 

[Bamaboots]

It's been a while since I found anything worth a fig at the flea market or thrift stores. Hopefully this score from yesterday will reverse that trend.
Just a mid-grade Panama it seemed.

Till I took a closer look, that is.

My guess is that this is Borsalino's entry-level Panama. Still not a cheap lid when new. Five dollars was what I paid!
It had a deep center dent with a sharp point that had created a weak spot. I decided to reblock it and put in a crease that took the stress off that part before it cracked or turned into a depp-hole. There isn't much damage otherwise besides a few loose straw ends at the overwelt.
Sweat and tag pics:

Size marked is a 60, but fit more like a big 59. Foam strips made it fit nicely. 2 3/4' brim, 4 1/2" crown as creased.
Head shots when weather permits.

Nice, Moe. Pretty sure I know someone it would fit without the use of foam strips. Just a thought.

 

[Redfokker]

A new acquisition to the collection is a vintage 1950s Stetson Medalist. The sweatband is in prefect condition. The name Lanburgh's is printed in gold. Presumably the owner wore it once in a while. I might ask the seller for more detail. Enjoyed it all day. Brim on one side is lifted than the other but hey ho, I can fix that later.

Looks to be in pristine shape! Nice straw! I'm sure it wont be your last!!

 

[Bertie.Wooster]

Looking quite jaunty Bertie. Suits you well.

Thank you!

 

[moehawk]

Benchcraft was selling a very similar Borso last year, minis the welt issues which on your hat is much more desirable then what was on the Benchcraft model. Oh they are not a cheap price either. You got a nice find there.

Thanks Luv!

 

[moehawk]

You have a classy Goodwill, all I ever find is redneck baseball hats. This is what I dream about!

Thanks Red!
Believe me, I have dug through a mountain of junk for every one like this I've found.

 

[moehawk]

Nice, Moe. Pretty sure I know someone it would fit without the use of foam strips. Just a thought.

Thanks Bama!
I was thinking that it would be just too big and I'd have to pass it along, but the fit is actually nice and comfortable with two of the small foam strips.
Maybe the next one...

 

[Sebastien Basset]

My first Stetson, my first "real" fedora--an early Christmas present to myself. The Grand Central Royal De Luxe in silverbelly. Size 7 1/4, with a 2 3/8 inch brim. Purchased from DelMonico Hatter and I could not be more content.

 

[M Hatman]

A new acquisition to the collection is a vintage 1950s Stetson Medalist. The sweatband is in prefect condition. The name Lanburgh's is printed in gold. Presumably the owner wore it once in a while. I might ask the seller for more detail. Enjoyed it all day. Brim on one side is lifted than the other but hey ho, I can fix that later.

The bend is slight and actually gives it a neat look! Good look for you!!! Nice find!
Cheers,
M

 

[Bertie.Wooster]

The bend is slight and actually gives it a neat look! Good look for you!!! Nice find!
Cheers,
M

Thank you for the compliment!