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[Steve1857]

This wonderful John B. Stetson Company ca. 1920s Bowler arrived today. Thanks to Garrett for enabling this piece of American hat history to head (pun intended) my way.

It's seen some action, but that's all a part of its attraction and charm for me.

It seems to be even thinner a felt than the Hückel Bowler I posted the other day. But thanks to Steve (MayserWegener) I now understand why.

For me, it fits so well that the dents, caused by action and wear, are no problem at all, but a part of its charm.

If anyone knows anything about the gold markings on the liner, I'd appreciate a lesson. The bottom ones are worn out, but the top one is intact. Are they union or fraternity markings of some kind?

Thank you Garrett for being willing to ship this to me. Appreciate it.

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[Frunobulax]

This wonderful John B. Stetson Company ca. 1920s Bowler arrived today. Thanks to Garrett for enabling this piece of American hat history to head (pun intended) my way.

It's seen some action, but that's all a part of its attraction and charm for me.

It seems to be even thinner a felt than the Hückel Bowler I posted the other day. But thanks to Steve (MayserWegener) I now understand why.

For me, it fits so well that the dents, caused by action and wear, are no problem at all, but a part of its charm.

If anyone knows anything about the gold markings on the liner, I'd appreciate a lesson. The bottom ones are worn out, but the top one is intact. Are they union or fraternity markings of some kind?

Thank you Garrett for being willing to ship this to me. Appreciate it.

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Nice pick up

The crescent and sword is a Shriner's symbol. The other looks like jpart of the letter A.

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[Steve1857]

Nice pick up

The crescent and sword is a Shriner's symbol. The other looks like jpart of the letter A.

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Thanks for the info, Jim. Good to know.

I think you're right about it being a letter A. The gold inlay by the side looks like the top of a T. I'm guessing the missing letter is an R. This would match up with the letters on the sweat band. Obviously the initials of the Shriner who owned it. Now if only I could find out who that was [emoji4]

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[Frunobulax]

Thanks for the info, Jim. Good to know.

I think you're right about it being a letter A. The gold inlay by the side looks like the top of a T. I'm guessing the missing letter is an R. This would match up with the letters on the sweat band. Obviously the initials of the Shriner who owned it. Now if only I could find out who that was [emoji4]

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Regional Transit Authority?

Now you'll need the accompanying fez.

 

[Steve1857]

Regional Transit Authority?

Now you'll need the accompanying fez.

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Funnily enough, I saw a fez today at a flea market. Didn't have Shriner on it though, so I left it [emoji4]

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[Steve1857]

A couple of hats bought from Stefan along with the Mayser Panama Boater.

Two wonderful looking vintage Hückel Fedoras.

The grey, a Hückel Chevreau: the tawny fawn, a Hückel Chamois.

Both super soft felts, the Chevreau particularly velvety in feel.

No paper labels, but both ca.1950s I'd say.

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[Rmccamey]

Two nice ones.

A couple of hats bought from Stefan along with the Mayser Panama Boater.

Two wonderful looking vintage Hückel Fedoras.

The grey, a Hückel Chevreau: the tawny fawn, a Hückel Chamois.

Both super soft felts, the Chevreau particularly velvety in feel.

No paper labels, but both ca.1950s I'd say.

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[Steve1857]

Two nice ones.

Thanks, Randy.

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[Garrett]

This wonderful John B. Stetson Company ca. 1920s Bowler arrived today. Thanks to Garrett for enabling this piece of American hat history to head (pun intended) my way.

It's seen some action, but that's all a part of its attraction and charm for me.

It seems to be even thinner a felt than the Hückel Bowler I posted the other day. But thanks to Steve (MayserWegener) I now understand why.

For me, it fits so well that the dents, caused by action and wear, are no problem at all, but a part of its charm.

If anyone knows anything about the gold markings on the liner, I'd appreciate a lesson. The bottom ones are worn out, but the top one is intact. Are they union or fraternity markings of some kind?

Thank you Garrett for being willing to ship this to me. Appreciate it.

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Looks good on you, Steve. Agree with the others that the sword over crescent moon and star is a masonic symbol.

 

[Steve1857]

Looks good on you, Steve. Agree with the others that the sword over crescent moon and star is a masonic symbol.

Thanks, Garrett. This John B sure sits good on my head.

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[steur]

This wonderful John B. Stetson Company ca. 1920s Bowler arrived today. Thanks to Garrett for enabling this piece of American hat history to head (pun intended) my way.

It's seen some action, but that's all a part of its attraction and charm for me.

It seems to be even thinner a felt than the Hückel Bowler I posted the other day. But thanks to Steve (MayserWegener) I now understand why.

For me, it fits so well that the dents, caused by action and wear, are no problem at all, but a part of its charm.

If anyone knows anything about the gold markings on the liner, I'd appreciate a lesson. The bottom ones are worn out, but the top one is intact. Are they union or fraternity markings of some kind?

Thank you Garrett for being willing to ship this to me. Appreciate it.

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Very nice looking bowler, Steve. When Garrett starts enabling you know you're in for something good!

 

[steur]

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Funnily enough, I saw a fez today at a flea market. Didn't have Shriner on it though, so I left it [emoji4]

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You should never leave a fez, Steve! Acceptable to wear indoors and Dr. Who wears one; what more excuse do you need?

 

[steur]

A couple of hats bought from Stefan along with the Mayser Panama Boater.

Two wonderful looking vintage Hückel Fedoras.

The grey, a Hückel Chevreau: the tawny fawn, a Hückel Chamois.

Both super soft felts, the Chevreau particularly velvety in feel.

No paper labels, but both ca.1950s I'd say.

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Post-war Hückel at its best. Their suede like finishes are top shelf.

 

[Steve1857]

You should never leave a fez, Steve! Acceptable to wear indoors and Dr. Who wears one; what more excuse do you need?

If that Fez is there next week, I'm bagging it [emoji6]

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[steur]

This came in this week.
Dobbs, unlined hat. Overwelt brim at 7cms and crown 10,5cm at the front pinch. It resisted my usual center dent and side pinches and we agreed on this crease. I think I paid about $40 for it, which kind of surprised me. Mike @Redfokker was kind enough, as he always is, to send it to me. OPA priced, so WWII era.

 

[Steve1857]

This came in this week.
Dobbs, unlined hat. Overwelt brim at 7cms and crown 10,5cm at the front pinch. It resisted my usual center dent and side pinches and we agreed on this crease. I think I paid about $40 for it, which kind of surprised me. Mike @Redfokker was kind enough, as he always is, to send it to me. OPA priced, so WWII era.
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A nice looking Dobbs, Stefan. Great colour combo.

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[steur]

A nice looking Dobbs, Stefan. Great colour combo.

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Thanks, Steve. Dobbs made some very nice hats.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser "Superbe", 59 cm, possible date stamp of June 3, 1950. Great felt, dressing and form.

Open Crown

Natural Light

 

[Steve1857]

Super looking Mayser, Steve. Great find, congrats.

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[hatsRme]

Looks good on you, Steve. Agree with the others that the sword over crescent moon and star is a masonic symbol.

Undoubtably! Moreover, it’s not, but the “A” initial could almost be mistaken for another Masonic symbol, which was on a ring my Dad wore for most of my youth. See!