The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Chepstow]

Mike, tthank you very much, yes, the Fedora looks great, but I often wear a Homburg, too.

 

[Landman]

Mike, tthank you very much, yes, the Fedora looks great, but I often wear a Homburg, too.

You look good in a Homburg and that's a great one.

 

[NovaScotia]

Vintage Borsalino Top Hat

Good morning....We came across your website in our research of a top hat we found in our attic and wondered if you would be able to help us. We are not sure how old it is and were interested in finding out how to have it appraised. The hat is in the original box and is in excellent condition.... looks like it was hardly worn. It does not look to be silk, maybe beaver? Would anyone have any advice on how to research this further? Attached (I think) are three photos, included is one of what looks to be a model number with a signature of perhaps the maker which should help in the dating.

http://www.kodakgallery.ca/ViewSlideshow.action?&collidparam=676777010410.476908010410.1338818326671

 

[Chepstow]

You look good in a Homburg and that's a great one.

Many Thanks for the compliment, Mike. It's much appreciated.

 

[Chepstow]

NovaScotia, please post any photo! That could be help. Welcome here to lounge!

 

[NovaScotia]

Just trying to figure out how to do that...doesn't want to upload. Advice? Thanks!

 

[Chepstow]

NovaScotia please read this!

 

[Landman]

Just trying to figure out how to do that...doesn't want to upload. Advice? Thanks!

Since you are new and only have 2 posts you may not be able to post pictures. I'm not sure about that though but somebody else may know. However, welcome to the lounge.

 

[gtdean48]

Since you are new and only have 2 posts you may not be able to post pictures...

Everybody can post pictures from the start. You do need 15 post to be able to Private Message tho....

 

[NovaScotia]

added a link...hopefully works

http://www.kodakgallery.ca/ViewSlideshow.action?&collidparam=676777010410.476908010410.1338818326671

 

[TPD166]

Vintage Alessandria

Today my first Borsalino arrived - and now I know what all the fuss is about. Based on what I have read, I believe this to be an early 1950s hat (1952 if the serial number theory is correct). The rear of the sweatband is taped, the front is corragated, and it has a cloth size tag. It was sold by "Marshall Field & Company - The Store for Men." It is in beautiful condition (other than the stain on the lining as shown) and I got for a good price with an ebay Buy-it-Now that had been listed for about 5 minutes!

If anyone has additional information as age, etc., that would be great! Does this now qualify me for membership??

 

[seabass]

WOW Good Borso you got there !

 

[TPD166]

WOW Good Borso you got there !

Thanks - I was not sure what to expect, but this is an incredible hat (and cost less than most of my Open Roads)!

 

[tealseal]

Today my first Borsalino arrived - and now I know what all the fuss is about.

WOW! Great find, TPD! Is that a deep diamond bash, or does it just look very deep from the photo?
Wear it in good health.

 

[TPD166]

WOW! Great find, TPD! Is that a deep diamond bash, or does it just look very deep from the photo?
Wear it in good health.

It is more of a deep teardrop and not quite a diamond in the back, but it might end up being one!

 

[tealseal]

It is more of a deep teardrop and not quite a diamond in the back, but it might end up being one!

Very nice. Deep creases are so cool.

 

[jbucklin]

TPD, I do believe you are now a bonafide member of the Brotherhood!

 

[mayserwegener]

Robert, Beautiful Borsalino! Really like the color contrasts (ribbon, binding, felt).

 

[Chepstow]

Robert, Beautiful Borsalino! Really like the color contrasts (ribbon, binding, felt).

Great find, looks darn sharp!

 

[Rabbit]

Today my first Borsalino arrived - and now I know what all the fuss is about.

Fantastic find, TPD! The fact that this Borsalino was sold through Marshall Field's, Chicago is a quite a bonus. Cool store with an interesting history.