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[steur]

I went in blindly taking a gamble.
The label indicated that it was the oldest Morreton I had ever encountered in my life as a hat hunter
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The shape was that of a hat from the beginning of the last century
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The saleswoman was aware of its value and so I pressed the button hoping for good luck, also a little deluded by the measurements given to me...
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Morreton made in France, I think a hundred years ago, maybe more.
The size, unfortunately, is 56 centimeters and its state of conservation is perfect. I add that I was afraid it was a woman's hat but it is not.
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In my opinion it is a hat for young men also because I have seen some worn in France at the beginning of the last century.
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Chapeu Francais Morreton - Marque Deposée, there are no other indications except the size 56 centimeters
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The measurements of this beauty are: raw brims at 9.5 centimeters, ribbon at 5 centimeters and the lowest point of the crown is at 13 centimeters.
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The felt is thick and very solid.
Notice to sailors in the sea of hats, if for someone this hat is a siren with a mischievous charm, write to me.
Seeing it and not being able to wear it is torture. It can arrive in new homes.

Cool find, Daniele. Larger brimmed hats are not that common over here as you know.

 

[Bobby Marshall]

I feel like a hobo with all of these excellent hats in here. Animals with enormous noggins must have still been in the wild or science fiction back in the day.

 

[JWcustomhats]

I'm newer here at JW's and am learning as I go. But here's my first creation with the help of the team here. Loving the art and the craftsmanship!!

 

[Rmccamey]

That is an excellent sample, Danielle, and a unique color as well.

In the search for something rarely seen in Italian hat making, a Barbisio unexpectedly arrives
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Probably assembled by the Cervo hat factory at the end of the production of Barbisio hats, it uses a fantastic felt for quality, lightness and color.
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It is a typical mid-season hat, light, unlined and with a spring sky color.
The characteristics are as follows: Barbisio unlined in light felt with a ribbon of the same material and a zigzag sewn brim, the sweatband is in fabric
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Size 61 centimeters or 7 in the French scale, true size.
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The measurements are as follows: brim at 5.5 centimeters, ribbon of 1.5 centimeters and lowest point of the crown at 10 centimeters.
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For all those who love light and unusual hats.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Wonderful find.

Thanks a lot. It is ancient and particular. What I can ask if not my size?

Cool find, Daniele. Larger brimmed hats are not that common over here as you know.

Stefan agree with you completely and a Morreton so old is an event

That is an excellent sample, Danielle, and a unique color as well.

Barbisio made some wonderful hats even when they are almost dead

 

[DonR]

I'm guessing 1930s, but if somebody can tell, please let me know. Stetson The Boss Raw Edge with The Fray sweat

EDIT: I don't know what caused that black blob in the middle, but something to do with the phone camera and the black hat.

Is this the lot number?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I'm guessing 1930s, but if somebody can tell, please let me know. Stetson The Boss Raw Edge with The Fray sweat

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EDIT: I don't know what caused that black blob in the middle, but something to do with the phone camera and the black hat.

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Is this the lot number?

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Quite the prize!
The felt should be a dream!
Not the Lot#.
B

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I'm guessing 1930s, but if somebody can tell, please let me know. Stetson The Boss Raw Edge with The Fray sweat

My BRE Western is not a Fray. I always think of it as a 1920’s - 1930’s.

 

[Rmccamey]

I'm guessing 1930s, but if somebody can tell, please let me know. Stetson The Boss Raw Edge with The Fray sweat

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EDIT: I don't know what caused that black blob in the middle, but something to do with the phone camera and the black hat.

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Is this the lot number?

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It's a great feeling to find one of those Grail hats, Don. Good hunting!

 

[Blare]

I'm guessing 1930s, but if somebody can tell, please let me know. Stetson The Boss Raw Edge with The Fray sweat

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EDIT: I don't know what caused that black blob in the middle, but something to do with the phone camera and the black hat.

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Is this the lot number?

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JACKPOT!!! Amazing find. Congratulations Don!

 

[Pellie]

Charles Knox hatter, Knox twenty-five
Nothing is written on the label unfortunally, but the quality of the felt is outstanding.

 

[DonR]

Quite the prize!
The felt should be a dream!
Not the Lot#.
B

It's a great feeling to find one of those Grail hats, Don. Good hunting!

JACKPOT!!! Amazing find. Congratulations Don!

Thank you guys. I'm looking forward to wearing it.

 

[Pellie]

Custom made Hornskov. I swapped this one with a friend of mine.

 

[StoryPNW]

I just received this Wright Constellation hat. The sweat band says it is a doe finish and waterproofed. It has a 3" brim, and 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 open crown. It was sold to me as a 7 1/2 but it doesn't have any tags and I'm pretty sure it is larger than that. I'm 7 1/2 LO and it fits front to back but side to side is quite large, but serviceable with some little spacers on the sides. It has some fading and a little staining under the brim but is in pretty decent shape.

 

[rhenry]

Can anyone help me date this Bradford Ltd western fedora? My wife bought a large number of vintage women's hats at a yard sale and this was among them. It's too large for me to wear, and besides, I'm just not a cowboy. My son-in-law actually is, so I'm going to give it to him for Christmas. I did some research on Bradford Ltd. but I wasn't able to date it. I had it cleaned a reshaped, probably a mistake from a collectors point of view, but my son-in-law isn't a collector so if it fits reasonably well he'll probably use it. Any help you could give in dating it would be appreciated.

Before and after cleaning and reshaping

 

[Bobby Marshall]

These are some really new hats. Too tired to post full story but here is a taste.

 

[Rmccamey]

Can anyone help me date this Bradford Ltd western fedora? My wife bought a large number of vintage women's hats at a yard sale and this was among them. It's too large for me to wear, and besides, I'm just not a cowboy. My son-in-law actually is, so I'm going to give it to him for Christmas. I did some research on Bradford Ltd. but I wasn't able to date it. I had it cleaned a reshaped, probably a mistake from a collectors point of view, but my son-in-law isn't a collector so if it fits reasonably well he'll probably use it. Any help you could give in dating it would be appreciated.

Before and after cleaning and reshaping
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Ha, pretty cool. I've met G.K. a few times. His shop is small but his craftsmanship is second to none. He was always working on saddles and boot and shoe repairs while letting his employees run the retail side of the business. You might call the shop. They "might" be able to give you some information on dating the hat.

Most here would not put Bradford in the vintage category, but they are good, serviceable hats. I'm sure yours will make a great, everyday working cowboy hat. Best of luck.

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[steur]

Took me a while to jump on this one. Shame on me, because these rarely show up. Finally put in an offer and it was accepted.
Blum velours fedora hat in black for the French market. Size 56 with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at a imposing 12cm at the center dent. I have another Blum hat and that made me hesitate, but if this quality comes along you have to get it. There seem to be some differing opinions on Blum. The 150 year existence of the Wels Hutfabrik (formerly Carl Blum) was celebrated this year, which would date them to 1874. Their advertising had 1834 as the year of origin though. Could be they were founded in 1834 and had the factory built in 1874. It was in operation until 1935 under the management of Carls' son Robert Blum. His daughter Roberta Blum inherited the already closed factory and bequeathed it to the Catholic Church in 1967.
No labels under the sweatband unfortunately. Fairly lightweight for a velour: 124 grams.

It works well both as a fedora style with the brim down as a more "camber" style with the brim up.

An advertising postcard from this brand.

 

[rhenry]

Ha, pretty cool. I've met G.K. a few times. His shop is small but his craftsmanship is second to none. He was always working on saddles and boot and shoe repairs while letting his employees run the retail side of the business. You might call the shop. They "might" be able to give you some information on dating the hat.

Most here would not put Bradford in the vintage category, but they are good, serviceable hats. I'm sure yours will make a great, everyday working cowboy hat. Best of luck.

Thanks Randy. I didn't realize they were still in business. I'll give them a call.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Can anyone help me date this Bradford Ltd western fedora? My wife bought a large number of vintage women's hats at a yard sale and this was among them. It's too large for me to wear, and besides, I'm just not a cowboy. My son-in-law actually is, so I'm going to give it to him for Christmas. I did some research on Bradford Ltd. but I wasn't able to date it. I had it cleaned a reshaped, probably a mistake from a collectors point of view, but my son-in-law isn't a collector so if it fits reasonably well he'll probably use it. Any help you could give in dating it would be appreciated.

Before and after cleaning and reshaping
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Older than you think. One of the Resistol brands, I made note of the Art Byer name. 2-cord ribbon. Michael R has/had Bradfords in his collection & would know more if we can get him to come back & post.