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[Steve1857]

Big score day! This one here is going to require a few more pictures than normal, but wow! My new-to me bowler got stuck in the mail over the holiday but after seeing it I dont care I had to wait a few more days... its was a thrill to see it come out of the box. An "Excellant Quality" Stetson bowler in fantastic shape. This lid is RIGID! The Taupe colored sweatband is perfectly supple and no damage ( zero cracking... just a bit of soiling that should clean up) Absolutely beautiful liner. Matching colored rondell logo on liner AND the sweatband ( never had seen a colored sweatband logo like this before). Except for the missing size tag, it appears to have all the tags intact including the $8 store price tag. AND IT FITS!!! Even came with a shaved peacock feather ( Im sure Ill find something to stick it in, but it wont be going back in this one.. lol). For $30 Ill say this was a score for sure! Just need to brush a bit and trim one little thread hanging out from under the ribbon. View attachment 715927

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For 30 bucks that's not just a great score, Rick, it's a steal!

Nice find and it suits you well!!

 

[Blare]

Big score day! This one here is going to require a few more pictures than normal, but wow! My new-to me bowler got stuck in the mail over the holiday but after seeing it I dont care I had to wait a few more days... its was a thrill to see it come out of the box. An "Excellant Quality" Stetson bowler in fantastic shape. This lid is RIGID! The Taupe colored sweatband is perfectly supple and no damage ( zero cracking... just a bit of soiling that should clean up) Absolutely beautiful liner. Matching colored rondell logo on liner AND the sweatband ( never had seen a colored sweatband logo like this before). Except for the missing size tag, it appears to have all the tags intact including the $8 store price tag. AND IT FITS!!! Even came with a shaved peacock feather ( Im sure Ill find something to stick it in, but it wont be going back in this one.. lol). For $30 Ill say this was a score for sure! Just need to brush a bit and trim one little thread hanging out from under the ribbon. View attachment 715927

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Fabulous

 

[BobHufford]

Matching colored rondell logo on liner AND the sweatband ( never had seen a colored sweatband logo like this before).

Great find Rick! I’ve only seen one other like it with the colored sweatband logo.

The Bowler or Derby Hat

Very cool find, Steve. That liner is spectacular! Thanks, Stefan. The black and white two tone middle material stitching is not something I've seen before. Quite unique in itself.

www.thefedoralounge.com

That “cities” rondel logo was ~ 1935 - 1942.

 

[Rmccamey]

Another Excellent for your collection, Rick.

Big score day! This one here is going to require a few more pictures than normal, but wow! My new-to me bowler got stuck in the mail over the holiday but after seeing it I dont care I had to wait a few more days... its was a thrill to see it come out of the box. An "Excellant Quality" Stetson bowler in fantastic shape. This lid is RIGID! The Taupe colored sweatband is perfectly supple and no damage ( zero cracking... just a bit of soiling that should clean up) Absolutely beautiful liner. Matching colored rondell logo on liner AND the sweatband ( never had seen a colored sweatband logo like this before). Except for the missing size tag, it appears to have all the tags intact including the $8 store price tag. AND IT FITS!!! Even came with a shaved peacock feather ( Im sure Ill find something to stick it in, but it wont be going back in this one.. lol). For $30 Ill say this was a score for sure! Just need to brush a bit and trim one little thread hanging out from under the ribbon. View attachment 715927

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[wsmontana]

there is an "F33" in two different places on tags. For those that might know, could that indicate a year?

Great find!

It seems possible that “F33” could mean fall of 1933 but I’m certainly no expert.

I have a bowler with similar markings and @Just Daniel thought it was an early 30s hat:

Post in thread 'Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)'
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...he-age-of-your-vintage-hat.30350/post-2936953

Does your hat have a lot # inside the sweatband?

 

[RickP]

Great find!

It seems possible that “F33” could mean fall of 1933 but I’m certainly no expert.

I have a bowler with similar markings and @Just Daniel thought it was an early 30s hat:

Post in thread 'Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)'
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...he-age-of-your-vintage-hat.30350/post-2936953

Does your hat have a lot # inside the sweatband?

Bob H had indicated that the "Cities Rondel" logo was roughly 1935-1942. My biggest curiosity is the matching colored logo on the sweatband... Ive never seen one like that with the black, red and gold together.. Its lovely

I see a paper tag AND a inside sweatband stamp that says E116799 ...there is another stamp inside the sweat that looks like either 348301 or 343301. Theres also a paper tag thats stamped 563. A couple of the papertags are partially obscured by the edge of the liner, and that is tightly affixed to the inside of the crown ( cant lift edges and peek under the liner. Heres a few pics if your eyes are better than mine.... reading glasses didnt help me too much lol)

 

[RickP]

Just for giggles, heres pics of both this "Excellent Quality" new hat as well as my other "Select Quality" hat... Love them both. The new "Excellent quality" hat definitely has a slightly smoother and heavier felt than the "Select Quality" (Select is unlined with the logo tag directly on felt... Excellent is obviously nicely lined. Surface finish on both is close to the same ( smooth and black) lol but the excellent has a bit nicer feel to it

Everyone needs TWO bowlers dont they? I missed out on an auction for a nice brown Stetson bowler a few weeks back or Id have three lol. Just a little observation... with the brim curl, these hats are absolutely the easiest hats ive ever had to hang onto when you take them off

Excellent Quality

Select Quality

 

[Steve1857]

Just for giggles, heres pics of both this "Excellent Quality" new hat as well as my other "Select Quality" hat... Love them both. The new "Excellent quality" hat definitely has a slightly smoother and heavier felt than the "Select Quality" (Select is unlined with the logo tag directly on felt... Excellent is obviously nicely lined. Surface finish on both is close to the same ( smooth and black) lol but the excellent has a bit nicer feel to it

Everyone needs TWO bowlers dont they? I missed out on an auction for a nice brown Stetson bowler a few weeks back or Id have three lol. Just a little observation... with the brim curl, these hats are absolutely the easiest hats ive ever had to hang onto when you take them off

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If you can stop at 2, Rick, you have stronger will power than most of us

 

[RickP]

If you can stop at 2, Rick, you have stronger will power than most of us

it may not be long... I really really liked the brown one that I missed out on in the auction last month lol

 

[Rmccamey]

I stopped counting at 20. I'm scared to actually count the exact number.

If you can stop at 2, Rick, you have stronger will power than most of us

 

[Steve1857]

it may not be long... I really really liked the brown one that I missed out on in the auction last month lol

Oh, ja, you have to have them in various colours too, Rick.

Black ain't enough

 

[Steve1857]

I stopped counting at 20. I'm scared to actually count the exact number.

I'm with you, Randy

 

[StoryPNW]

A Knox Americana arrived yesterday, it is my first lord's hat. It has even more brim curl than I thought it would. It is in nice shape a few little chews here and there but nothing to worry to much about. This one has a bit different liner than many of the others I have seen on here. Now I just have to figure out what you wear a lord's hat with.

 

[Pellie]

A Knox Americana arrived yesterday, it is my first lord's hat. It has even more brim curl than I thought it would. It is in nice shape a few little chews here and there but nothing to worry to much about. This one has a bit different liner than many of the others I have seen on here. Now I just have to figure out what you wear a lord's hat with.
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Nice lordshat!!! I would suggest to wear it with clothes :-D

 

[Blare]

A Knox Americana arrived yesterday, it is my first lord's hat. It has even more brim curl than I thought it would. It is in nice shape a few little chews here and there but nothing to worry to much about. This one has a bit different liner than many of the others I have seen on here. Now I just have to figure out what you wear a lord's hat with.
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Very nice. I like this line of hats.

 

[Blare]

Nice lordshat!!! I would suggest to wear it with clothes :-D

You Reminded me of that song.. You Can Leave Your Hat On.

 

[StoryPNW]

Very nice. I like this line of hats.

Thanks Joe

 

[steur]

A Knox Americana arrived yesterday, it is my first lord's hat. It has even more brim curl than I thought it would. It is in nice shape a few little chews here and there but nothing to worry to much about. This one has a bit different liner than many of the others I have seen on here. Now I just have to figure out what you wear a lord's hat with.
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That is a lovely hat. Cool find!

 

[StoryPNW]

That is a lovely hat. Cool find!

Thank you!

 

[Steve1857]

A Knox Americana arrived yesterday, it is my first lord's hat. It has even more brim curl than I thought it would. It is in nice shape a few little chews here and there but nothing to worry to much about. This one has a bit different liner than many of the others I have seen on here. Now I just have to figure out what you wear a lord's hat with.
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Great find Simeon. Congrats!

Please post it in the Lord's Hat thread, too.