"Uncontested - The Champ"

[Bill Hughes]

Here is my one and only Champ to date. Very clean and in great shape. Feel lucky to have found it. I believe it from the 50's but not sure. Think it will be my church hat in the morning. If so I will take more picks and post on "wearing today" thread.

 

[FedOregon]

Here is my one and only Champ to date. Very clean and in great shape. Feel lucky to have found it. I believe it from the 50's but not sure. Think it will be my church hat in the morning. If so I will take more picks and post on "wearing today" thread.

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Fantastic . Bill! That's a wonderful Champ!

 

[steur]

Here is my one and only Champ to date. Very clean and in great shape. Feel lucky to have found it. I believe it from the 50's but not sure. Think it will be my church hat in the morning. If so I will take more picks and post on "wearing today" thread.

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Fantastic looking hat. Love that colour combination and shape: classic and classy.

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Wow! I had no idea about Champ. Glad to be introduced to this post. I do know when I picked up the hat off the shelf the touch of the fur felt was hard to ignore. That and that alone was enuf to make be buy it. Then when I went back the next day and found it was actually 20% off couldn't believe it. Purchased my first Champ for 8 bucks, and what's more, there's still another one left on the shelf! I'm going back tomorrow.

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Champ Featherweight

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Beeee-uuu-tee-ful!

 

[moontheloon]

Wow! I had no idea about Champ. Glad to be introduced to this post. I do know when I picked up the hat off the shelf the touch of the fur felt was hard to ignore. That and that alone was enuf to make be buy it. Then when I went back the next day and found it was actually 20% off couldn't believe it. Purchased my first Champ for 8 bucks, and what's more, there's still another one left on the shelf! I'm going back tomorrow.

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Gorgeous!!!
... and a little steam will straighten that ribbon wrinkle right out
is that an overwelt or a felted edge ?
looks to be the latter ... if so that adds to the amazing score

 

[Frunobulax]

Wow! I had no idea about Champ. Glad to be introduced to this post. I do know when I picked up the hat off the shelf the touch of the fur felt was hard to ignore. That and that alone was enuf to make be buy it. Then when I went back the next day and found it was actually 20% off couldn't believe it. Purchased my first Champ for 8 bucks, and what's more, there's still another one left on the shelf! I'm going back tomorrow.

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Great job, CKS. Need some interior shots and a noggin shot, now!

Can't wait to see the other one.

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Great job, CKS. Need some interior shots and a noggin shot, now!

Can't wait to see the other one.

Upon returning to the shop found the other Champ had been purchased. Oh well, those who hesitate are lost. Did however drop mine off yesterday at a local hat shop to be cleaned and blocked. We'll see how it turns out......

 

[Redfokker]

Upon returning to the shop found the other Champ had been purchased. Oh well, those who hesitate are lost. Did however drop mine off yesterday at a local hat shop to be cleaned and blocked. We'll see how it turns out......

Can't wait to see detail photos when it is all spiffed up!

 

[Jhoff_1979]

New vintage acquisition! A never worn Champ ventilated Featherweight Kasmir finish brim. In a Metal Blue with box from a local Antique shop.

Can somebody give me any info regarding possible decade based on the pictures?

 

[Jhoff_1979]

Here's looking at you Bolt

Hello. I found one just like this yesterday at a local Antique shop in Metal Blue. Can you provide any background on this model? Year or decade etc?

 

[moontheloon]

top shelf

 

[Frunobulax]

Absolutely killer hat, @Jhoff_1979. Go back and grab them all, or you'll never forgive yourself.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[moontheloon]

Absolutely killer hat, @Jhoff_1979. Go back and grab them all, or you'll never forgive yourself.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

all enabling aside ... I wholeheartedly agree with this

I can all but promise you that you will never again find that many hats in one spot... in that size ...at that price... in that condition again

It's the perfect storm

Go back ... seriously

 

[alanfgag]

Hello. I found one just like this yesterday at a local Antique shop in Metal Blue. Can you provide any background on this model? Year or decade etc?

There are many advertisements posted in the earlier pages of this thread. Based on the price and advertisements for the Featherweight Champ, I would guess early 1950s.

 

[Frunobulax]

all enabling aside ... I wholeheartedly agree with this

I can all but promise you that you will never again find that many hats in one spot... in that size ...at that price... in that condition again

It's the perfect storm

Go back ... seriously

And you can always unload a couple to cover the cost of the ones you keep.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Hello. I found one just like this yesterday at a local Antique shop in Metal Blue. Can you provide any background on this model? Year or decade etc? View attachment 76225 View attachment 76226

Great looking fedora. Ribbon is awesome!

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Just got my new/old Champ back from cleaning and blocked. I think it turned out great. This is the one found in an antique shop few days ago. Only wish it fit me. It's probably a 6 7/8 or 7.

 

[Redfokker]

Just got my new/old Champ back from cleaning and blocked. I think it turned out great. This is the one found in an antique shop few days ago. Only wish it fit me. It's probably a 6 7/8 or 7.

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Wonderful Champ! Love the ribbon work, it is different. Someone around here must have a little noggin that it will fit!

 

[Jhoff_1979]

Ok so for those that aren't aware I lucked upon another never worn vintage Champ from the same antique mall from a week ago. Can anyone help me pinpoint a model name or decade based on the band and logo? Thanks in advance.