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buler

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Would you post and outside shot, buler? I'm very intrigued by this color...

Ale, here is the hat outside. No sun today. This is afternoon and overcast.

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DJH

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Bill, the Berkshire is very cool - I love the colour.

Steve, your "new" P. & C. Habig is going to be a stunner when you have it finished

Ale, nice job on the Selco. Mission Accomplished on the grey Cav Edge!
 

scooter

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New (to me) Cavanagh from a fellow lounger. I got to say, this is one very nice hat in exceptional condition. Thanks much to the seller!

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Marc Chevalier

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This vintage 1930s British flat cap personally belonged to James Oviatt, the co-founder of "Alexander & Oviatt" / "Oviatt's", Los Angeles's most exclusive haberdashery in the Golden Era. As you can see by its wear, the hat was well-loved by Mr. Oviatt! At the end of his long life, James Oviatt gave it his son's best friend, Alan Kroll.


This cap was made in England by 'Ayres and Smith': Oviatt's store was the first West Coast retailer to carry the brand, back in 1912. As James Oviatt's biographer-in-progress, I have a sentimental attachment to his cap.



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Short Balding Guy

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Marc; The dimensions on the cap are great. My eye, trained by oldy movies and pics, see the fabric on the sides of the cap to be certainly styling of the 30's and extending to early 40's. I like the cap. Good fortunes in your biography pursuits.

Eric -
 

newturnofphrase

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Canada
Knox Top Hat XL 7 3/4

7 3/4 Knox Silk Top Hat. Mint condition, not sure of the era but probably early-mid 20th century.

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I'm putting more photos on the toppers thread.
 

Marc Chevalier

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Marc; The dimensions on the cap are great. My eye, trained by oldy movies and pics, see the fabric on the sides of the cap to be certainly styling of the 30's and extending to early 40's. I like the cap. Good fortunes in your biography pursuits.

Eric -


Thank you, Eric! I agree with you on the date range. It's a safe bet to say that it wasn't made later than 1940, since World War II wreaked havoc with imports.
 

rlk

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Evanston, IL
Satin Powder Blue Homburg

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Sold or renovated by Milwaukee's London Hat Shop. The Satin Finish clearly was created by brushing a smoothly felted and finished body(see inside of crown). Ventilation holes too.
 

bowlerman

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South Dakota
Really neat and unique hats recently, everyone.

Ale-- that Selco looks stellar. Exactly what you were after, minus the trolley of course?

This hat had me intrigued for a long time and I finally gave in after having a positive reaction to my first Champ-- recent lord's hat.

It's a Champ Kasmir finish-- light brown ribbon over dark brown felt (not the subtle tones like buler's recent post). I'd appreciate any advice anyone might have regarding the vintage. Some elements are throwing me for a loop. The felt is suede-ish, and rather heavy. It took a good bit of soaking to get it creased the way I wanted it.
The crown is about 4 5/8" creased, and brim is 2 1/8" overwelt (from the auction photos I thought it might be a Cav edge).
The ribbon is a 2 inch backbow.

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Chepstow

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Sold or renovated by Milwaukee's London Hat Shop. The Satin Finish clearly was created by brushing a smoothly felted and finished body(see inside of crown). Ventilation holes too.

Robert, great finds and a wonderful looking Homburg !

Really neat and unique hats recently, everyone.

Ale-- that Selco looks stellar. Exactly what you were after, minus the trolley of course?

This hat had me intrigued for a long time and I finally gave in after having a positive reaction to my first Champ-- recent lord's hat.

It's a Champ Kasmir finish-- light brown ribbon over dark brown felt (not the subtle tones like buler's recent post). I'd appreciate any advice anyone might have regarding the vintage. Some elements are throwing me for a loop. The felt is suede-ish, and rather heavy. It took a good bit of soaking to get it creased the way I wanted it.
The crown is about 4 5/8" creased, and brim is 2 1/8" overwelt (from the auction photos I thought it might be a Cav edge).
The ribbon is a 2 inch backbow.

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Jeff, super, he looks very good. My Congrats!
 

Chepstow

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The Hückel Extra arrived today. A very nice warm brown and shorter brim as I thought.
The felt is stiff and malleable! No Hückel Logo on the Sweatband, maybe a special retailer Sweatband.
Handwritten Numbers on a piece fabric and stamp with 1951

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more photos on German & Austrian Hats
 

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