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[mayserwegener]

L. B. Hats "Prima Original", Wool, possibly late 1930s early 1940s. The paper label is missing and there are no company marks. The hat came from a Czech source so I am fairly certain the maker was from Czechoslovakia regardless of the English names. The Wool Felt easily dry creases and has a very nice finish. The Crown is just over 6 inches Open but not sure that comes across in the photos. I really enjoy finding these old European Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. I think this one is fantastic.

Open Crown

 

[Steve1857]

L. B. Hats "Prima Original", Wool, possibly late 1930s early 1940s. The paper label is missing and there are no company marks. The hat came from a Czech source so I am fairly certain the maker was from Czechoslovakia regardless of the English names. The Wool Felt easily dry creases and has a very nice finish. The Crown is just over 6 inches Open but not sure that comes across in the photos. I really enjoy finding these old European Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. I think this one is fantastic.

Open Crown

It is indeed fantastic, Steve. Super wide ribbon on it.

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[mayserwegener]

It is indeed fantastic, Steve. Super wide ribbon on it.

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Steve, Thank you! Yes a wide ribbon. I also like the color combination.

 

[Steve1857]

Steve, Thank you! Yes a wide ribbon. I also like the color combination.

Yes, that too. It really is a hat that ticks all the boxes.

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[deadlyhandsome]

L. B. Hats "Prima Original", Wool, possibly late 1930s early 1940s. The paper label is missing and there are no company marks. The hat came from a Czech source so I am fairly certain the maker was from Czechoslovakia regardless of the English names. The Wool Felt easily dry creases and has a very nice finish. The Crown is just over 6 inches Open but not sure that comes across in the photos. I really enjoy finding these old European Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. I think this one is fantastic.

Open Crown

It’s still blows my mind that they were able to make such fine hats from wool. Definitely a lost art.


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[mayserwegener]

It’s still blows my mind that they were able to make such fine hats from wool. Definitely a lost art.


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Brent, Thanks! There is some roughness in the hand but visually it looks great. I enjoy Wool hats like this one because they weren't super high end but still look fantastic. I will take photos wearing it.

 

[steur]

L. B. Hats "Prima Original", Wool, possibly late 1930s early 1940s. The paper label is missing and there are no company marks. The hat came from a Czech source so I am fairly certain the maker was from Czechoslovakia regardless of the English names. The Wool Felt easily dry creases and has a very nice finish. The Crown is just over 6 inches Open but not sure that comes across in the photos. I really enjoy finding these old European Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats. I think this one is fantastic.

Open Crown

Beautiful hat, Steve. Great find and another survivor hat!

 

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful hat, Steve. Great find and another survivor hat!

Stefan, Thank you! Yes and another mystery hat.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I am pretty sure I'd forgotten to post this one here.
Willoughby Tuxedo hat. Interesting paper label on the back of the box.
I had to have it reshaped by Ignacio.
Can someone tell me something about it?
The felt and the finishes are very luxurious.

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[Steve1857]

I am pretty sure I'd forgotten to post this one here.
Willoughby Tuxedo hat. Interesting paper label on the back of the box.
I had to have it reshaped by Ignacio.
Can someone tell me something about it?
The felt and the finishes are very luxurious.

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Max, I've just found a Willoughby Hats thread on the FL. Search it. Informative, but sadly leaves more questions unanswered than the opposite.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Max, I've just found a Willoughby Hats thread on the FL. Search it. Informative, but sadly leaves more questions unanswered than the opposite.

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Thank you, Steve. I will look it up right now.

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[Hat and Rehat]

I'm actually lining up a position with another company due to there not being the possibility of a promotion for at least 4 years. And even then it would require the current program manager to retire for me to be able to take his spot.

I just think the colors are cool.

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Kudos on that.

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[Hat and Rehat]

Sage Royal Deluxe OR


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Swoon

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[Hat and Rehat]

Knox Superfine brown homburg:

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That looks perfectly preserved! Do you have a time machine?
An expert forger?

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[Hat and Rehat]

Stellar! Pity it's not your size, Brent.

Don't rub it in!

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[Hat and Rehat]

I am pretty sure I'd forgotten to post this one here.
Willoughby Tuxedo hat. Interesting paper label on the back of the box.
I had to have it reshaped by Ignacio.
Can someone tell me something about it?
The felt and the finishes are very luxurious.

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That one has a beautiful flange.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Stellar! Pity it's not your size, Brent.

I found it a good home. I’m hoping for karma to kick in and the hat gods bring me something special. I’d take a 7XCB...just throwing it out to the universe.

 

[steur]

I am pretty sure I'd forgotten to post this one here.
Willoughby Tuxedo hat. Interesting paper label on the back of the box.
I had to have it reshaped by Ignacio.
Can someone tell me something about it?
The felt and the finishes are very luxurious.

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That's a killer piece, Max. Very interesting hat and with the box as well. Nice! There's another Willoughby hat on auction on Ebay France (been there for ages). Maybe I need to look into that one a bit more.

 

[steur]

Don't rub it in!

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Brent has a heart of steel and with his hat size he needs it too!

 

[steur]

I found it a good home. I’m hoping for karma to kick in and the hat gods bring me something special. I’d take a 7XCB...just throwing it out to the universe.

You know the universe is a vast and cold place, Brent,
... but there's always hope!