Someone got that scarce GREEN WHIPPET

[scotrace]

I thought this one might go even higher. Anyone here the lucky buyer?

Green Whippet.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Oh, my...

Somehow I missed that one... probably a good thing, too, for my own health and safety .

It sure is a beauty...

Tom

 

[EricH]

Not me. Sigh. Congrats to the winner (and seller). Eric

 

[ScionPI2005]

That is a pretty one, though not my size. Hope someone here got it; I'm sure they'll enjoy it.

 

[J.B.]

...Anyone here the lucky buyer?...

I do believe he walks among us...

 

[bolthead]

I seen it, was too big for me as well. [huh]

 

[carter]

I dropped out early on. Hope someone here got it.

 

[dog20]

That hat so reminds me of this!

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[indycop]

I thought this one might go even higher. Anyone here the lucky buyer?

Green Whippet.

Hmmnn I wonder, could it be a size 7 1/4?:whistling

 

[Feraud]

That hat so reminds me of this!

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Don't let the auction color color fool you. I have the same hat and it is no where as loud as it looks.
Here is my green Whippet.

It is the finest hat I own.

 

[Sefton]

Scotrace,that is a nice hat, although for a little more of the other green you can get a custom from Art.

Feraud,your hat is a real beauty and the shade of green is (at least on my monitor) quite subtle. Is it 1940s?

 

[Feraud]

The color of the Stetson in the photos I posted is very close to how it looks in person. Yes, I believe it is that old.

The auction hat will probably be similar in color to my Whippet.

 

[jimmy the lid]

The auction hat will probably be similar in color to my Whippet.

That's exactly what I'm counting on...

Before I bid on this lid, I contacted the Seller, who informed me that the photo was a bit light, and that the actual color of the hat was a "darker khaki green." Thanks to you, Feraud, I was reminded of your lid in this thread, and I had the funny feeling that the Whippet in the auction might well resemble your lid, which I think looks absolutely amazing.

So, although the auction photo shows a Whippet that looks a bit "minty-fresh," or ready for the St. Paddy's Day parade, I'm hoping that it will actually take after Feraud's fine lid. This should be interesting!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[scotrace]

Congrats - it's a great hat in a scarce color.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks, Scott. I'm really looking forward to its arrival!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Feraud]

Before I bid on this lid, I contacted the Seller, who informed me that the photo was a bit light, and that the actual color of the hat was a "darker khaki green." Thanks to you, Feraud, I was reminded of your lid in this thread, and I had the funny feeling that the Whippet in the auction might well resemble your lid, which I think looks absolutely amazing.

This is exactly what I think about the hat.
It looks like you hit the jackpot. I will be surprised if it is anything less than exceptional when it arrives.

 

[barrowjh]

I am partial to greens, but at 7 3/8, it was out of sight for me (7 1/8). I have noticed that green hats with a reasonable size brim go for big bucks, this was no exception. I think Hatco has a dark olive, and VS a 'dark moss' green, and Borsalino probably still has some nice green colors. Good looking vintage green hats (with 2 1/2 or larger brims) are few and far between. If only I had a dime for every stingy-brim green . . .

 

[Fletch]

All around her head she shall wear the green whippet
For her lover who is fur, fur away.
-old mountain song

 

[Feraud]

I am partial to greens, but at 7 3/8, it was out of sight for me (7 1/8). I have noticed that green hats with a reasonable size brim go for big bucks, this was no exception. I think Hatco has a dark olive, and VS a 'dark moss' green, and Borsalino probably still has some nice green colors. Good looking vintage green hats (with 2 1/2 or larger brims) are few and far between. If only I had a dime for every stingy-brim green . . .

It makes me wonder how popular certain color hats were.
Either they did not sell well and discontinued after a season or they were appreciated and worn to pieces.
I rarely see non typical color fedoras in a 2+ brim length.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Below is a Whippet in "St. Patrick's Day" green. Click on the image to see a bigger pic:




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