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[Frunobulax]

Ottmar Reich (Lindenberg), 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/2 inches, probably late 1950s early 1960s. I am not really sure what to make of this one because it has the feel of an older hat. The felt is really fantastic and easily dry creases. It's very well made with high quality components. The paper label is hand written which is strange and liner is glued in (could have been altered?). The Ottmar Reich Soft Felts I have come across are of a later time period so nothing to compare it to. Ottmar Reich was best known for Straw Boater Hats but started making Soft Felt hats in the late 1920s.

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Tasty. And I think it's the perfect size.


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[Dlaniger]

Beauty D ! Weird the first thought that popped into my mind was the words from the MC Hammer song , "Cant touch this ." Haha Congratulations !

LOL Thank You, Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

The hat that goes with the tip and tag photos above. Stetson
DSCN3142 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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With some rather stubborn ring around the telescope that a quick gas bath wouldn't get rid of.
DSCN3147 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3" brim, 5.5" open crown, 1" ribbon. Should make a decent around town beater. Stains or no.
DSCN3144 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Anyone have any ideas on what this model might have been called?

Michael

Nice, Michael it looks like a thin soft felt!

 

[Dlaniger]

Sometimes Ebay pays off, sometimes not so much. This Cavanagh straw looked ok in the BIN listing. It is not a total loss, it just will need some TLC. A good cleaning an reblocking will bring this one back to life. Nice tight weave, stingy 1960s brim and it is a Cavanagh. All is not lost, it does not look as good in had as in these images.
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Sweet, Red. Nice score!

 

[Dlaniger]

Current production Stetson Whippet in Sage. Generous gift from Jeremy Garner. Perfect fit. Perfect condition. Thank you Sir! View attachment 76301 View attachment 76302 View attachment 76303 View attachment 76304

That's you, Bob! Nice

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Found this absolutely killer Dobbs today. Unfortunately it's a couple sizes too small for me. I hate that. This is one of the finest felts I've ever laid my hands on, and that liner! I couldn't pass that up.

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Very nice hat. Since it is too small for you, is it looking for a new home?

 

[Dlaniger]

New Penney's Marathon I believe the liner puts it around '40 - '45
Shark gill pleated ribbon

Reverse of the sweatband reveals previous owner's name and info:

Col. Louis Siv Phillipp (Ret.) Riverside, California



Also, new Wright boater:

IIRC this logo puts it post 1934 so Im guessing 40's or 50's

Great Boater!!!

 

[Bob Roberts]

That's you, Bob! Nice

Thx D

 

[moehawk]

Found this absolutely killer Dobbs today. Unfortunately it's a couple sizes too small for me. I hate that. This is one of the finest felts I've ever laid my hands on, and that liner! I couldn't pass that up.

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A beauty! Did it put up a good fight?

 

[Willebe]

Found this absolutely killer Dobbs today. Unfortunately it's a couple sizes too small for me. I hate that. This is one of the finest felts I've ever laid my hands on, and that liner! I couldn't pass that up.

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That is a really nice looking hat. It's a shame that it doesn't fit you...or me.

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[Michael A]

Nice, Michael it looks like a thin soft felt!

Thanks D. It is quite a thin felt with a decent snap in the brim. I traded the panama I was wearing this afternoon for this one when I went to the concert downtown tonight. It was it's first outing on the bike and it behaved itself nicely. And it did elicit one "Nice Hat" comment from a fellow concert goer.

Michael

 

[mayserwegener]

Another nice find.....though a litte on the small side..;-)
M

Thanks!

Tasty. And I think it's the perfect size.
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Thanks too! I wore it tonight.

 

[1mach1]

Found this absolutely killer Dobbs today. Unfortunately it's a couple sizes too small for me. I hate that. This is one of the finest felts I've ever laid my hands on, and that liner! I couldn't pass that up.

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Fantastic find Dale! That's a real beauty there!

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[Rogera]

I finally found a cheap straw on eBay to fill my need for a straw I didn't mind sweating up. Its a Scala fairly low grade but that's what I was looking for!

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[moontheloon]

I finally found a cheap straw on eBay to fill my need for a straw I didn't mind sweating up. Its a Scala fairly low grade but that's what I was looking for!

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F the grade ... it looks great on you
... and I love that tip protector !!!

 

[Rogera]

F the grade ... it looks great on you
... and I love that tip protector !!!

Thanks Ant!

 

[FedOregon]

I finally found a cheap straw on eBay to fill my need for a straw I didn't mind sweating up. Its a Scala fairly low grade but that's what I was looking for!

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I agree, the straw looks great on you!

 

[Redfokker]

Sweet, Red. Nice score!

I had the Cav reflanged by Mike Miller, the brim is not so wonky anymore. Really a light hat, very comfortable. Mike said it wasn't all dirty, the straw has the proper patina. I'm going with that.

 

[Willebe]

I finally found a cheap straw on eBay to fill my need for a straw I didn't mind sweating up. Its a Scala fairly low grade but that's what I was looking for!

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That hat really suits you. Great look for you.

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[dh66]

Isn't that a heartbreaker? I wish I could find a hat as nice as my wife's Cavanagh!

Thanks Fed. This is probably in the top three nicest hats I've ever handled. Fortunately the other two fit me ok

Very nice hat. Since it is too small for you, is it looking for a new home?

Thanks. I think this one is my brother's size, so I'm going to offer it to him if it fits. If not it'll end up here in the classifieds.

A beauty! Did it put up a good fight?

It sure felt like it when I realized it wasn't going to fit me, but I'd already had my hands on it at that point and wasn't about to throw it back.

That is a really nice looking hat. It's a shame that it doesn't fit you...or me.

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Thanks. I agree.

Fantastic find Dale! That's a real beauty there!

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Thanks Harv. I sure wish it fit.

Thanks all for the likes and comments. Have a great Father's Day if it applies, and if not, enjoy your Sunday anyway.

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