My money was on for it to be a Knox. Very distinctive shape and proportions to their homburgs. Very grand. Have to find myself another one of these (the one I had was too large). Beautiful colours.View attachment 253861
Knox Superfine Homburg - Chocolate Brown
5 3/4 Crown
2 inch Copper/brown grosgrain Ribbon
2 1/2 brim front/back - 2 1/4 sides - 5/8 binding
When @BobHufford tipped me off to this hat, from just an image of it’s dusty top, he said “This Might be something” I will say with full certainty I believe it is to me anyhow. And I will also give it a little story to go along with it.
The very last conversation I had with my mom before she passed last week... was a simple text from her asking what do you want for your birthday. To which I replied. “Hmm.. I don’t know” I had no idea she was even sick or that this would be our last “conversation” This hat had kind been in limbo with somewhat delayed shipping for a couple weeks... And I really had no idea what to expect I would find. On the day she passed... the day after my birthday... the box With this hat arrived at my door. Now being that my mother is forever known for being late... but NEVER missing anything. I have decided this is the last birthday present from my mom. And WOW is it beautiful! Thank you Mom. I love it! And thank you Bob for playing a part in making this happen.
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That might be just about as close to perfection as hats can come, Garrett.
Fantatsic hats as usual, Eric. I am quite taken by the way the felt of that Playboy creases!Hats from the past days:
Stetson Playboy
Akubra CD
Monsavais cap
Portis Dixie
Sunbody
Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -
Good to see you, Wayne (well, part of you anyway). Couldn't agree more on never having enough early velours.Bit of a beater. 30s Hückel "Alpha" - can't get enough early velours