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[Snowman]

I picked up this Stetson The Sovereign with plans to use it as a beater, but I think it’ll be kinda nice after I clean it up. Anybody have any ideas as to the vintage? The sweatband is identical to my modern RS Strat, but that keyhole size tag with a union label and the plastic liner tip are throwing me off.

 

[steur]

I've had one of these before, but it wasn't my size. I thought I might get lucky with this one. Nope. Again not my size.
Huber Chamois in brown. Size 57 (and true to size, dammit) with the bound brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. It's missing its liner, which it must have had at one point judging by the thread that was still under the sweatband. Remarkable felt and fairly lightweight at 100 grams.

 

[steur]

Another recent addition. Always happy to find one of these. T&W Lees of Stockport England. Camber style hat in brown (called French Brown on the label), with the brim at 6cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Still has the high quality finishing of the earlier T&W Lees hats. Size 56 and weighs 107 grams. Really like this style, which I have not seen from them before.

 

[Blare]

Another recent addition. Always happy to find one of these. T&W Lees of Stockport England. Camber style hat in brown (called French Brown on the label), with the brim at 6cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Still has the high quality finishing of the earlier T&W Lees hats. Size 56 and weighs 107 grams. Really like this style, which I have not seen from them before.

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Beautiful finds Stefan

 

[steur]

Beautiful finds Stefan

Thank you, Joe.

 

[Pellie]

Great hats @steur

 

[Blare]

Mallory Premier

Rich chocolate brown felt

4 1/2 crown as shaped

1 5/8 brown grosgrain ribbon

2 1/2 front 2 3/8 sides dimensional brim with 3/8 bound edge


A real heavy brushing removed several decades of dirt, dust and cigarette smoke to reveal the absolutely beautiful rich chocolate brown felt on this Mallory Premier with whippet styling. The liner has the 1817 date which I believe indicates a post 1946 Stetson take over hat. My guess would be a 1950s hat. This hat very very much so looks and feels a whole heck of a lot like my whippet in it’s blocking, proportions and styling as well as felt quality. Really really happy with this hat. Definitely not bad for a “Boys Size 7 Youth Dress Hat”. Thank you to @BobHufford for the enabling on this one!

 

[Boomerang]

Wow! That's a nice one, Joe.

 

[Blare]

Wow! That's a nice one, Joe.

Thank you Steve!

 

[Pellie]

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Mallory Premier

Rich chocolate brown felt

4 1/2 crown as shaped

1 5/8 brown grosgrain ribbon

2 1/2 front 2 3/8 sides dimensional brim with 3/8 bound edge


A real heavy brushing removed several decades of dirt, dust and cigarette smoke to reveal the absolutely beautiful rich chocolate brown felt on this Mallory Premier with whippet styling. The liner has the 1817 date which I believe indicates a post 1946 Stetson take over hat. My guess would be a 1950s hat. This hat very very much so looks and feels a whole heck of a lot like my whippet in it’s blocking, proportions and styling as well as felt quality. Really really happy with this hat. Definitely not bad for a “Boys Size 7 Youth Dress Hat”. Thank you to @BobHufford for the enabling on this one!

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Great hat

 

[Steve1857]

An unexpected three new hats day. The first I found was this Habig. Never see them here, so a very nice surprise.
At 95 grams it's one of the lightest hats in my collection. I'm in doubt as to whether or not the sweat is original to the hat. Apart from the numbers, the label under the liner is hard to decipher.
After a bit of a clean up, it will look good as new.

 

[Steve1857]

Second find, this Mayser Velour. A very nice feel to the felt on this one. It has a purplish hue to it which underscores the ribbon and liner.
The wording on the paper label is "x flims wallis", whatever that may mean.
It has a Joe @Blare hat look about it

 

[Steve1857]

Speaking of Joe @Blare, I have him to thank for this, the third new hat of the day. I knew it was on its way, but didn't know it would arrive today. A Wormser Bowler. He put me on to it after Rick's @quikrick post of him turning one of his Wormsers into a Derby
Wonderful shape to this one, which my photos don't capture. Great feel to the felt. The liner sits loose. The leather sweat is so soft and so comfortable to wear.
Thanks for the tip, Joe. My first ever eBay buy.

 

[BobHufford]

A Wormser Bowler.

Great trio of new hats Steve! That Wormser is something else though. Congrats on the first eBay win!

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks Bob. I'm so glad for the Wormser, too. I didn't even really win it, as in bid for it. I just pressed the "Buy it now" button. I have no idea how it went past the noses of hat collectors in the U.S.
I've always wanted a Wormser. Didn't expect it to be a Bowler. Win-win

Great trio of new hats Steve! That Wormser is something else though. Congrats on the first eBay win!

 

[Rmccamey]

Excellent Wormser bowler, Steve. Not many of those around!

Speaking of Joe @Blare, I have him to thank for this, the third new hat of the day. I knew it was on its way, but didn't know it would arrive today. A Wormser Bowler. He put me on to it after Rick's @quikrick post of him turning one of his Wormsers into a Derby
Wonderful shape to this one, which my photos don't capture. Great feel to the felt. The liner sits loose. The leather sweat is so soft and so comfortable to wear.
Thanks for the tip, Joe. My first ever eBay buy. View attachment 321971 View attachment 321972 View attachment 321973 View attachment 321974 View attachment 321975

 

[Blare]

Great hat

Thanks Marcel!

 

[Blare]

An unexpected three new hats day. The first I found was this Habig. Never see them here, so a very nice surprise.
At 95 grams it's one of the lightest hats in my collection. I'm in doubt as to whether or not the sweat is original to the hat. Apart from the numbers, the label under the liner is hard to decipher.
After a bit of a clean up, it will look good as new. View attachment 321962 View attachment 321963 View attachment 321964 View attachment 321965

That looks great Steve. Nice find.

 

[Blare]

Second find, this Mayser Velour. A very nice feel to the felt on this one. It has a purplish hue to it which underscores the ribbon and liner.
The wording on the paper label is "x flims wallis", whatever that may mean.
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Hehe. Yeah.. for whatever reason hats of this style find their way to me... even if I didn’t intend to buy them specifically. I don’t think I’ve got a black one though! Nice addition

 

[Blare]

Speaking of Joe @Blare, I have him to thank for this, the third new hat of the day. I knew it was on its way, but didn't know it would arrive today. A Wormser Bowler. He put me on to it after Rick's @quikrick post of him turning one of his Wormsers into a Derby
Wonderful shape to this one, which my photos don't capture. Great feel to the felt. The liner sits loose. The leather sweat is so soft and so comfortable to wear.
Thanks for the tip, Joe. My first ever eBay buy. View attachment 321971 View attachment 321972 View attachment 321973 View attachment 321974 View attachment 321975

Wonderful!! I am surprised it arrived over there so quickly. I’m so happy that one worked out. And your first ebay purchase too! Congratulations Steve. Looking forward to the head shots.