The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Historyteach24]

Thanks hatophile I have been on the prowl for a nice vintage lid. I had no desire to get a new one so this one has been screaming at me on ebay. The seller took 60 dollars off original asking price so I took a shot.

 

[hatophile]

Can't beat that. I bet with a nice brushing and steaming it will look great.

 

[Historyteach24]

Yep I am very excited for it to come in the mail. The seller said expedited shipping so I am crossing my fingers it will be an early christmas present!

 

[carouselvic]

Tasso...heather gray(M.Maroso)

 

[carouselvic]

1978 Topper and box

 

[hatophile]

Those are both super Vic. That topper looks pristine, like it was made yesterday.

 

[carouselvic]

Yes it has seen little wear, I doubt if it ever will, unless I become a chimney sweep.

 

[alanfgag]

Those are both super Vic. That topper looks pristine, like it was made yesterday.

+1... I admired the top hat, glad you got that one.

 

[randooch]

That might be why so many pristine vintage toppers are still around . . . most folks would feel like a walking tintype in one. Stunning museum piece, nonetheless.

 

[jbucklin]

I am officially a member of the brotherhood since the acquisition of my vintage Alessandria! Photos courtesy of Maureen Jones, photographer.
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http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/**359/fedoradude/_MG_0411.jpg
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/**359/fedoradude/_MG_0520.jpg
http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/**359/fedoradude/_MG_0396.jpg

 

[RBH]

Love that first photo!
Great hat!!!

 

[bond]

congrats on the vintage borso j bucklin, it suits you .

 

[randooch]

Looking very suave and content, jbucklin. :eusa_clap

I got an excellent Borsalino from Iyor, and it has this plastic device sewn into the front, I suppose as a "shape-keeper"? Anyone else have a hat with this device?

 

[gdc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380394778276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I just got this for 115.00 bucks shipped please let me know how I did. I am very nervous/excited about this one. I know nothing about Borsalino's!

Nice score! I bought an older version of this same hat but with a black band and no wind trolley for a bit less but in a vintage store so I think you did well. The Cavanaugh edge is nice.

 

[Rudie]

I need some help dating this Borsalino. Can anybody of you hatophiles help me out?

Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Looking very suave and content, jbucklin. :eusa_clap

I got an excellent Borsalino from Iyor, and it has this plastic device sewn into the front, I suppose as a "shape-keeper"? Anyone else have a hat with this device?

This is a typical device (I have many of them) used by hat stores in Germany in the 1960s and later. I have never seen one sewn in though. Is this a German market Borsalino?

 

[mayserwegener]

I need some help dating this Borsalino. Can anybody of you hatophiles help me out?

Thanks!

If there is a paper label behind the sweatband? I so please post a photo. My guess would be 1970s. I like the color + long hair finish.

 

[Chepstow]

Looking very suave and content, jbucklin. :eusa_clap

I got an excellent Borsalino from Iyor, and it has this plastic device sewn into the front, I suppose as a "shape-keeper"? Anyone else have a hat with this device?

Steve, you right with that, " Hutstütze" German Word for that part.

Randall, this are Parts of Retail Stores in Germany. It gives many different Forms about that. This is typical for German Hats to protect the form of Front Pinches by Hand. Happy Holidays

 

[Rudie]

If there is a paper label behind the sweatband? I so please post a photo. My guess would be 1970s. I like the color + long hair finish.

Thanks mayserwegener. It's not mine, so I just have these pictures to go by.

 

[randooch]

This is a typical device (I have many of them) used by hat stores in Germany in the 1960s and later. I have never seen one sewn in though. Is this a German market Borsalino?

That explains why this one was installed crooked: probably added by someone along the line.

I think it's an Italian Borsalino, judging by the markings: