deeoeraclea
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Yes they would be for dressage. I assume you are buying vintage because of lack of Silk Plush. Here is a Pajk Dressage Melusine Top Hat (from an Ebay auction).I don't like the felt ones and normally the crown height is too low, OK for dressage but incorrect for side saddle. People prefer the silk hats although they are more expensive they look much better, I only buy if the silk is perfect or just a tiny rub. I have Czech and Slovenian friends but haven't heard of that make
Thanks! There isn't any information of Swedish makers here. I specialize in the German and Austrian Hat Industries. My guess is your Top Hat is from the late 19th Century.View attachment 95818 here's the logo for you
Yes that date (1912) would make sense. I look forward to eventually seeing the restoration work. Does Petigas do the work or do they contract out?there is a date on the inside but I can't seem take a proper picture its located behind sweatband with the numbers 10/6/12
What is the crown height on those, they look quite low? Silk looks nicer a lot of us have vintage habits from the 30s or a bit earlier or later and the sheen on the silk and getting the right shape and height just makes all the difference to the overall picture.Yes they would be for dressage. I assume you are buying vintage because of lack of Silk Plush. Here is a Pajk Dressage Melusine Top Hat (from an Ebay auction).
Yes safety issues also restrict us sometimes. I wouldn't risk a silk hat or my head out hunting and most people change into safety helmets after the meet and before setting off. I hope the time doesn't come when we aren't able to wear them at all.I am not sure on the crown height but my guess is around 4 inches. Sergej Pajk (owner / maker) told me that his business was hurt because dressage riders are now wearing helmets (safety issues). I agree vintage Silk Plush is the way to go for Top Hats. I am focused on vintage / antique German and Austrian Soft and Stiff Felt Hats (very large collection) but I have a number of vintage / antique Silk Top Hats.
Thanks for uploading this. It's great to see these old and untouched hat-shops still exist. Pity there are no subtitles because my Danish is poor to the point of non-existant.I have a 1912 silk plush topper from A F bodecker which I'm planning to take to local hatter petitgas (1857) for a refurbishment and probably buy a beaver stovepipe to go along with it will post pictures of my hat when I get home latter in the afternoon
https://www.facebook.com/pages/F-Petitgas-Eftf/430711750322435
Thanks, I have a couple of larger size hats with dents although the silk is perfect. They'll be worth getting done professionally I think.the hard calico can be reblocked however I won't advise during something like that yourself as it is a difficult partaking and may damage your hat I'd advise asking a hatter like patey or lock&co they might be able to give you further advise if you don't want to spend money on having them reblock it for you