A bit of boredom is a dangerous thing:
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I decided to go for the ones on my watch list that were the least amount of money. Will be fun to see what shows up.
I'm sure they will, Steve. Added another one today.They all look very interesting, Stefan. Hope they turn out so.
Worth it for the case alone. The brim on the topper looks a bit odd though. Hope that can be corrected. Another beauty.Hi, my name's Steve, and I'm a Top Hat-aholic. Especially when they have an English/Danish connection and come in a leather case like this one
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Ja, the brim on the one side is bent. I wouldn't have gone for it but for the case.I'm sure they will, Steve. Added another one today.
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Worth it for the case alone. The brim on the topper looks a bit odd though. Hope that can be corrected. Another beauty.
the coachman logos fascinate me. My "Royal Coachman" says 'by Dobbs' on the tip, but not on the sweat (although it does have the logo/insignia and the words "Royal Coachman"). Here, you have the Coachman logo/insignia and a stylized "Dobbs" but instead of "Coachman" or "Royal" or "Deluxe" or even some number of XX's, it gives the price (Twenty). Like, "we're above all that crap, it's a twenty dollar lid." and that's all you need to know.
That leather case blows my miiiiiinnnnnnnddddd.Hi, my name's Steve, and I'm a Top Hat-aholic. Especially when they have an English/Danish connection and come in a leather case like this one
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Nice stingy Champ. I had one with this same pinOkay, okay, I'll admit I have a problem. I'll admit it to you guys. But I'm not saying a word to the missus. I have a nice, and favorite, Rose Selentino in brown, but I love the stingies, so here I am, doubling up on brown hats. A quick negotiation (I low-balled, the seller asked for another five bucks, and I said, "yes"). My first Champ; call it "sixties-era" with its short-brim. Looks to be in great shape, the sweat is a bit rough/worn in a spot, but the liner looks pristine. What really got me was the coin/pin. Says "1840" under the eagle. View attachment 422663
Here's an actual 1840 half-dollar (reverse):
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I can't wait to "feel the felt" as the Champ motto says.
Well that looks fairly special
Ja, it does look in very good condition. Looking forward to it arriving.That leather case blows my miiiiiinnnnnnnddddd.
I think the best way to save that hat is to harvest it, Brent. So good call.This old Resistol Lobo is in rough shape so I won’t feel bad about stripping it and using it as a donor felt for a new hat.
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The seller described it thus: “In fair condition. Needs shaping. No moth damage. No stains.” If this is “fair condition”….
I think the best way to save that hat is to harvest it, Brent. So good call.
I see nothing wrong with re-working that hat and making it your own. At the very least you'd be giving it new life!This old Resistol Lobo is in rough shape so I won’t feel bad about stripping it and using it as a donor felt for a new hat.
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The seller described it thus: “In fair condition. Needs shaping. No moth damage. No stains.” If this is “fair condition”….