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[Daniele Tanto]

"Blessed are the small sizes because the vintage hat market will be theirs"

One of those hats that are rarely encountered in the life of an attentive collector. I bought it with my eyes closed, hoping ...

Morreton "Velrex"color is "Baltique", size 55-56 approximately

It has an internal opening of exactly 19x16 centimeters

It is certainly an antique hat, although, for me, it is difficult to date the creations of Morreton, one of the little-known French makers

I have the same type of black velvet hat with the same denomination and lining,
This is made of very fine blue velour and with a surface finish with a very short fur

The measures are these: the brims are 6 cm. and the ribbon at 2.5cm, the fully open crown is at 14cm.

This too is looking for a home, although I know a collector in the Land of Tulips who would have an astonish piece to add to his splendid collection. I'm sure he saw it but....maybe he is not believe it was such a beauty ;-)

 

[BobHufford]

The old Panama showed up. It appears to be between a size 6-7/8 and a 7. There is also a break in the weaving that was not shown in the auction photos, but it can probably be repaired or certainly stablized. There are no markings on the sweat band (perhaps a replacement?) and there is only a cloth tag with a lot or inventory number behind. I'm coming up with a 900+ WPSI. The box is not original to the hat.

It will go up on eBay soon. Bummed it doesn't fit me, but they almost never do.

With the sun at the back. Not much light getting through there.

 

[steur]

"Blessed are the small sizes because the vintage hat market will be theirs"
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One of those hats that are rarely encountered in the life of an attentive collector. I bought it with my eyes closed, hoping ...
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Morreton "Velrex"color is "Baltique", size 55-56 approximately
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It has an internal opening of exactly 19x16 centimeters
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It is certainly an antique hat, although, for me, it is difficult to date the creations of Morreton, one of the little-known French makers
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I have the same type of black velvet hat with the same denomination and lining,
This is made of very fine blue velour and with a surface finish with a very short fur
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The measures are these: the brims are 6 cm. and the ribbon at 2.5cm, the fully open crown is at 14cm.
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This too is looking for a home, although I know a collector in the Land of Tulips who would have an astonish piece to add to his splendid collection. I'm sure he saw it but....maybe he is not believe it was such a beauty ;-)

That is a beauty, Daniele and I actually did not see this one before. Am I losing my powers???
It would be well suited for the land of the tulips I think...

 

[Mighty44]

Thank you @Bill Hughes for passing on this Mallory Aristocrat Quality! The second photo has typical camera distortion making it look taller than it really is. Still, it has some nice noir character. Deserves better than a t-shirt but just wanted to get a photo up. Love the wide binding on the 2 5/8” brim.

David

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Marathon…maybe a bit more Stratoliner than Open Road? 5 1/2” open crown and 2 5/8 bound brim. The felt is thin, soft, and almost limp.

 

[Blare]

None of the 25’s I’ve owned and handled were like this. Even threw a black one in the garbage once. I was down on the 25. Now, not so much. A nice addition to the OR lineup. View attachment 435586 View attachment 435587 View attachment 435588 View attachment 435589 View attachment 435590 View attachment 435591

A fine 25 indeed

 

[Blare]

Thank you @Bill Hughes for passing on this Mallory Aristocrat Quality! The second photo has typical camera distortion making it look taller than it really is. Still, it has some nice noir character. Deserves better than a t-shirt but just wanted to get a photo up. Love the wide binding on the 2 5/8” brim.

David

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That is a beauty

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thank you @Bill Hughes for passing on this Mallory Aristocrat Quality! The second photo has typical camera distortion making it look taller than it really is. Still, it has some nice noir character. Deserves better than a t-shirt but just wanted to get a photo up. Love the wide binding on the 2 5/8” brim.

David

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However much you paid for that hat you didn’t overpay for that hat! Beautiful!

 

[Blare]

The old Panama showed up. It appears to be between a size 6-7/8 and a 7. There is also a break in the weaving that was not shown in the auction photos, but it can probably be repaired or certainly stablized. There are no markings on the sweat band (perhaps a replacement?) and there is only a cloth tag with a lot or inventory number behind. I'm coming up with a 900+ WPSI. The box is not original to the hat.

It will go up on eBay soon. Bummed it doesn't fit me, but they almost never do.

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With the sun at the back. Not much light getting through there.

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A mighty fine weave there

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Edgewood Fine Hats in a disappointing size 7. “Cushion Comfort” sweatband, 5 5/8” open crown and 2 5/8” bound brim. The brim binding is Whippet-like and the crown ribbon is 1 3/8” wide. The felt is very moldable and has an almost antelope finish to it. I’ve not heard of this brand before, but I’ll be looking for them in the future.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

7 1/8 Emerson. “Emersonian Quality” and “Dryette.” Nice lightweight felt that reminds me of 1950s Stetson Royal felt: nice, but not as nice as others. Love the unique bow…not a pug but looks similar. The bow is sewn to the hat as is the ribbon at the normal locations. There is a wind trolley button but no cord…decorative only. The brim is 2 1/2” wide with a wide Whippet-like binding and the crown is a modest 5 3/8” open. It readily accepted a dry crease.

 

[Zombie_61]

Edgewood Fine Hats in a disappointing size 7...

You're on a roll lately finding such nice hats that are, unfortunately, too small for you. I hope you're at least passing them on to people who appreciate them, and making a little profit in the process.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You're on a roll lately finding such nice hats that are, unfortunately, too small for you. I hope you're at least passing them on to people who appreciate them, and making a little profit in the process.

The goal is a self-funding hobby. I make a little profit for the occasional hat that is in my size. More common is the funding on a new custom hat.

 

[Pellie]

Edgewood Fine Hats in a disappointing size 7. “Cushion Comfort” sweatband, 5 5/8” open crown and 2 5/8” bound brim. The brim binding is Whippet-like and the crown ribbon is 1 3/8” wide. The felt is very moldable and has an almost antelope finish to it. I’ve not heard of this brand before, but I’ll be looking for them in the future.

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Seems like a fine hat to me

 

[Daniele Tanto]

That is a beauty, Daniele and I actually did not see this one before. Am I losing my powers???
It would be well suited for the land of the tulips I think...

Stefan, your powers have played a little joke on you.
The Morreton had been on the market for some time, but being a small size (unspecified on the ad), no one seemed interested. I hoped for a "decent" size knowing I was lying to myself.
It is ready to travel to the Netherlands

 

[Mighty44]

7 1/8 Emerson. “Emersonian Quality” and “Dryette.” Nice lightweight felt that reminds me of 1950s Stetson Royal felt: nice, but not as nice as others. Love the unique bow…not a pug but looks similar. The bow is sewn to the hat as is the ribbon at the normal locations. There is a wind trolley button but no cord…decorative only. The brim is 2 1/2” wide with a wide Whippet-like binding and the crown is a modest 5 3/8” open. It readily accepted a dry crease.

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That’s a really interesting batch of hats!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Last purchase for the summer, so I hope

This is a type of felt, color and finish that I have widely in my collection.

Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 or 60 cm. and 7 1/2 in the US

This too is a hat that comes from "Matthias Hutter" of Merano through a collector

It is a "modern" era Borsalino in a color that I really like "Caffé"

The felt is soft and finished with a medium fur, the ribbon match the color

The measures are these: the brims, sewed over, are 5.5 cm. and the ribbon at 4 centimeters, the fully open crown is at 13.5 centimeters

It is looking for a home. A hat for the autumn season of which it has the colors.

 

[Blare]

Edgewood Fine Hats in a disappointing size 7. “Cushion Comfort” sweatband, 5 5/8” open crown and 2 5/8” bound brim. The brim binding is Whippet-like and the crown ribbon is 1 3/8” wide. The felt is very moldable and has an almost antelope finish to it. I’ve not heard of this brand before, but I’ll be looking for them in the future.

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It does have a rather whippet like stature to it. Nice hat.

 

[steur]

Thank you @Bill Hughes for passing on this Mallory Aristocrat Quality! The second photo has typical camera distortion making it look taller than it really is. Still, it has some nice noir character. Deserves better than a t-shirt but just wanted to get a photo up. Love the wide binding on the 2 5/8” brim.

David

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Very nice, David. Those wide bindings don't always work, but on this Mallory they got right.

7 1/8 Emerson. “Emersonian Quality” and “Dryette.” Nice lightweight felt that reminds me of 1950s Stetson Royal felt: nice, but not as nice as others. Love the unique bow…not a pug but looks similar. The bow is sewn to the hat as is the ribbon at the normal locations. There is a wind trolley button but no cord…decorative only. The brim is 2 1/2” wide with a wide Whippet-like binding and the crown is a modest 5 3/8” open. It readily accepted a dry crease.

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I wouldn't call size 7 disappointing at all on these hats (allright, so one is a size 7 1/8). Beautiful hats, Brent. Very very tempting.

 

[steur]

Last purchase for the summer, so I hope
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This is a type of felt, color and finish that I have widely in my collection.
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 or 60 cm. and 7 1/2 in the US
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This too is a hat that comes from "Matthias Hutter" of Merano through a collector
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It is a "modern" era Borsalino in a color that I really like "Caffé"
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The felt is soft and finished with a medium fur, the ribbon match the color
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The measures are these: the brims, sewed over, are 5.5 cm. and the ribbon at 4 centimeters, the fully open crown is at 13.5 centimeters
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It is looking for a home. A hat for the autumn season of which it has the colors.

Gorgeous hat, Daniele. Caffe is such a great colour.