Three Treasures from One Hole

[J.T.Marcus]

On vacation, week before last, I stopped into a vintage clothing shop in Blue Ridge, Georgia. In the past year, I had found two hats there, so it was worth mining. I hit the mother lode.

A Resistol Homburg, in new condition, exactly as blocked at the factory. It was missing some tags, but still had the gold, "You have Just Purchased the Most Comfortable Hat Made," card.

I don't usually like the straight across front brim (Godfather II), but I have several Homburgs, so I decided not to turn this one up on the sides.

A Borsalino with narrow ribbon and wind trolley, mink (brown) in color.

I had to use three felt strips to reduce it from 7 3/8 to 7 1/8. But I'm pleased.

And finally, A "DENARD HAT Custom Made by DeNardo Bros." Sold by Mike's Hat Shop, 29 Southern Ave., Pittsburgh, PA.

I took it apart, cleaned it, shaped it, reduced the sweatband to fit my head, and put it all back together.

If I'm not mistaken, it resembles a Stetson Whippett.

Total cost? Including a Knox octagonal hatbox, a pair of shoes for my wife, and sales tax, $100 (and a few pennies)!

 

[RBH]

You, like Douglas can wear damn near anything!
Great hats JT!
That thin ribbon touchs my heart. :eusa_clap
The Whippet clone is sweet also.
{I am fast becoming a wide ribbon lover!}
Overall you did very well!!!

 

[LEUII]

My, oh my. What a find. Good looking hats.

 

[barrowjh]

WOW! Beautiful hats! certainly not what I would have expected from a wayside store in the South . . .

 

[Dinerman]

Great hats. That Denard is something.

 

[surely]

ditto

 

[DOUGLAS]

well done J.T., The three look fantastic! I love the shape of the Borsalino and the color of the Denard:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Cool! You went to Blue Ridge! Cute! The hats are nice, they look well on you. Nice paintings.

 

[fedoralover]

The Borsalino alone is worth over double what you paid for all three. Don't you love it when you find a hidden treasure. They all look great on you.

fedoralover

 

[Duck]

Wow, what a find!!!!!

All three are very nice, but that Denard is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[indycop]

Wow! Awesome find there! I especially like that borsalino.

 

[Wolfmanjack]

Fantastic bargain.

I especially like the "DENARD HAT Custom Made by DeNardo Bros." You did a marvelous job cleaning it. The colors are very fresh and the texture contrast between the felt and the trim is very nice.

You look very distinguished in the Homburg. Expect to be called "Sir" whenever you wear it.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

You chose...wisely.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Well done, J.T.!:eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

 

[John in Covina]

Ypu that is the Mother Lode!

 

[duggap]

You, Sir, need to run out and get you some lottery tickets. Or did you just win the hat lottery. What a snag. If you ever get tired of the felt shims in the Borso, PM me and we can talk a trade or sale. That's how much I like that one. Well done, now take a day off.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Wow! Your encouragements have been unbelievable. Thank y'all! Isn't this a great hobby?

 

[bolthead]

Wow.....

I'll say you hit the mother lode JT....and all 3 look great on you.

 

[Paris7]

3 in 1

Some people have all the luck! And the right size too....