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Awesome save. Wish the brim had another 1/4”.
You’re the first guy I thought of and the next thought was that the brim was going to be too short for you.
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Awesome save. Wish the brim had another 1/4”.
Very nice! And just my size too.... Need the Canadian Dollar to catch up to the American Dollar so I can compete in the vintage market.Knox Twenty in dark grey. Size 7 1/8 with a 2 1/2 felted edge brim:
Remnants of old foam reducer tape visible:
Thin, soft, dress-weight felt that is oh so easy to shape. I wish it was my size.
This was a rescue hat and will be added to the classifieds as soon as I can get some natural light photos that capture the true color.
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Very nice! And just my size too.... Need the Canadian Dollar to catch up to the American Dollar so I can compete in the vintage market.
Thanks, I do appreciate that. I may attempt an offer, after I find out what my wife feels we need to buy tomorrow to make it through the holidays. She is 9 months pregnant and I'm trying to keep her happyFeel free to make an offer. I might say no but I won’t take any offense.
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Thanks, I do appreciate that. I may attempt an offer, after I find out what my wife feels we need to buy tomorrow to make it through the holidays. She is 9 months pregnant and I'm trying to keep her happy
Babies are EXPENSIVE! I’d use the money to do something nice for my wife; hats will always keep coming up. Merry Christmas.
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Interesting sweatband patent.Knox Twenty in dark grey. Size 7 1/8 with a 2 1/2 felted edge brim
Thanks! Yes a big size. I will make it available shortly. On travel for a tournament the next few days.Superb! And in a covet worthy size 62!
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As I expected, a wool hat arrived.
Don Livingston's Long Horn Hatters.
This is my gift of Saint Lucia for myself
Almost a saint, dear Bob!You must have been very good this year!
Almost a saint, dear Bob!
That is a fantastic find, Steve. For such an early hat all the recognizable features are there already. Lovely.Original Mayser Milz & Cie. "Carlton, Sämisch Extra" 62cm probably mid 1950s. The light green felt has a Chamois finish and easily dry creases. I have never seen one like this before so very unique. The color and finish will look much better in natural light.
Along with the Knox this makes for two nice catches, Brent. This Panizza is worthy for any collection. They made excellent hats.This is another save. I’ve been aware of Panizza but this is the first to cross my path. It was sold as midnight blue and tomorrow in the sun I’ll see it that’s true, but for now it sure looks black to me. Size 7 1/4 (58) and the brim is 2 3/4” wide.
The felt isn’t quite velour but it has more texture than most antelope/suede finished hats.
This one will also be added to the classifieds once I get some daylight photos.
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Saint Lucia must have a warm place in her heart for you, Daniele. That is one exceptional Borsalino!This is my gift of Saint Lucia for myself
It arrived with such an advance day so the tradition was respected
Borsalino Qualità Extra Extra Superiore, size 6 or 59 centimeters or 7 3/8 USA
The color is "Cafro" and the "Driasti" type
The felt is dark brown finished in velvet
It arrived with a beautiful Borsalino box and was certainly bought in London in the early seventies
The proportions are as follows: the crown is 12 cm high, the raw brim is 6.5 cm. and the ribbone is 2.5 cm tall
The interior is in excellent condition and someone has removed the yellow oilskin protection that covered the internal brand
Another enigma in the complicated events of Borsalino: no name of the seller is on the sweatban, only "Tipo esportazione" (export type)
The brand is the same on millions hats
For the features, materials, finishes and label in paper make this Borsalino a serious candidate to belong to the 50s
Bello! I like the "Folco" color. I have one with finish of the felt with short hairThis one arrived today. Not up to the standard Daniele set today, but a fine Borsalino product anyway.
Borsalino in the colour Folco in a size 60. Raw edge brim at 6cm and crown at 10,5cm at the pinch. Lovely (and uncommon) red liner. I think this is a seventies hat. Imported by Bodecker of Kopenhagen.