The Bowler or Derby Hat

[Ordinary Guy]

I just found this beautiful Mallory Gold Medal Cravenette made in the 30's and I couldn't believe it was in my size 7 1/4.....

The next pic looks like there are some marks on the left underside of the brim but it was just the way the lighting hit ..... no marks anywhere on this hat....

 

[Chepstow]

O-Guy, sharp melone, looks very good and very good on you! You will love him.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Great looking Mallory, i'm always amazed seeing these 80+ year old Bowlers in near flawless condition. Its crazy thinking about what other little gems might be hiding in peoples attics.

 

[alanfgag]

O-Guy, sharp melone, looks very good and very good on you! You will love him.

+1... I think it works well for you OG. Congratulations on a great find.

 

[alanfgag]

Alan, What is the lighest you have encountered? I know Manfred's Rehfus & Cie. and my wool Negretti (German but not sure who made it) are ~ 115 grams.

Just weighed the Stetson Premier Quality Featherweight on the postal scale - 130 grams. Bit heavier than a feather, though very comfortable on. I don't think any of my other derbies are lighter, though I might put my unlined Stetson on the scale just to make sure.

 

[mayserwegener]

I just found this beautiful Mallory Gold Medal Cravenette made in the 30's and I couldn't believe it was in my size 7 1/4.....

Beautiful Derby! Looks to be pristine in condition too. Congrats!

 

[splintercellsz]

1900s? Stetson Bowler. In amazing shape! Looks to be very unworn. The only issue I see is tha the sweat has seperated from the body in some areas, there is are some small stains on the brim binding, and well... it's too small for my head! Gah! It fits if I pull it down, but leaves ya with a great big headache after, haha! Also, the liner is white, the indoor lighting in my home makes it seem a bit, yellowish in some photos.

This is how it sits w/o pulling it on.

Pulled on tightly.

I am unsure on how I look in Derbys, but I do know I want to find one in my size now!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I think you pull off a bowler just fine. I tend to wear them down on my head as you're inclined to, but back when bowlers/derbies were in fashion men were clearly wearing ones that in our eyes would be like 3 sizes too small.

What great condition that's in too.

 

[Blackthorn]

I just found this beautiful Mallory Gold Medal Cravenette made in the 30's and I couldn't believe it was in my size 7 1/4.....

The next pic looks like there are some marks on the left underside of the brim but it was just the way the lighting hit ..... no marks anywhere on this hat....

Very nice hat, OG! You sure find some great deals!

 

[kolchak]

I have decided to try vintage bowlers as well as look for a modern. This board has been very helpful and there are some really amazing hats in this thread

I just received this "Dulcis" Make Con-form long oval wafer hat. I'm not sure of the year but it fits comfortably and is super light. It has ventilation holes on either side of the top. The curl is very well styled and the geometry and workmanship are smooth. I don't know exactly how to date it or anything really about the company. The felt looks almost new - needs a brushing. The brim is 2" and the crown is 5"
Here are some pics:

 

[bowlerman]

Beautiful! Liner and sweatband are fantastic.

 

[ukali1066]

Beautiful bowlers gentlemen...I too was shocked at the pristine condition my 1930's Moores one was in....were these things worn once a decade !

 

[splintercellsz]

Ukalil, man you wear those bowlers great!

Stumbled on this while surfing the web.

 

[Aureliano]

Charcoal derby by Guerra 1855 for Worth & Worth hats in NY.

 

[Chepstow]

Ale, very dressy with a nice color! Is it a wool derby?

 

[Aureliano]

It's wild hare, Manfred.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Ale nice derby love the drop shadow on the picture.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I didn't end up with this one, but the ribbon alone is worth highlight. First time i've seen ribbon work like this on a Bowler.

 

[splintercellsz]

:eeek:

That is one unique bow!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I know it almost reminded me of the batman symbol when I first saw it.