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Mighty44

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Pilgrim Sable Finish in a wonderful greenish gray. Always a sucker for a wind trolley and love the subtle detail of the two additional rows of stitching in the brim behind the binding. Thanks @Miamibruno !
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Steve1857

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Nice "rescue", Mike. Failsworth, one of the great Manchester hat makers. They have the Stetson license, too.
Love the shape, colour, and all round look.

Here we have a cool "Oviatt Model Made In England" originally purchased, according to a family member, at the Oviatt's store in the 40's for $15 (Oviatt price tag under sweat) by the actress Ann Richards. Hat's been lingering for sale online for ages so I finally had to rescue it. Besides lovely color, felt's soft and luxurious. I really dig the no BS bash and style that Ms Richard's went with: who knows how many cads had drinks dumped on their head while she was wearing it.
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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra" "Leicht", French Point 5 1/2, 110 grams, possibly late 1920s. The Black Felt has a Smooth Finish and is light weight and very pliable. The the Snap Brim with Binding is almost 3 inches in width. Condition is very good with all original components including the Crown Patch.

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Wonderful find, Steve. SImple and elegant; what's not to like? Glad it made it in the end; it has seen something of the world!

Echter Rockel Velour, No Paper Label, measures ~ 58 cm, possibly late 1920s. The the Gray Velour is very pliable with a great amount of gloss. The Crown is ~ 6 inches Open with a ~ 2 1/2 inch Brim. The black Bat Wing like Bow is really fantastic.

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Fabulous hat, Steve. Good that it is saved for posterity.
 
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Collins Wien "Prima Smoking Hat", 58 cm, possibly late 1950s. The black Felt has a nice Smooth Finish and is pliable so easily dry creases. The under Brim is reinforced with binding material so a formal Camber form worn Brim Up. The overall quality is high and the condition is excellent. Definitely a unique find.

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Very cool find, Steve. Vienna might have had the market for tuxedo/smoking hats (it likely still has).
 
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