The Bowler or Derby Hat

[Redfokker]

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I do love the "square" look of this nice old Derby. Is it a brown or tan color. I want a non-black derby, covet.

 

[mayserwegener]

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Great series of fantastic + unique finds!

 

[splintercellsz]

1880s-1890s Green vented derby

unsure of manufacturee, this one has half moon side vents and a vent at the top of the crown

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[Redfokker]

1880s-1890s Green vented derby

unsure of manufacturee, this one has half moon side vents and a vent at the top of the crown

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Incredible Justin, a real museum piece. What type of stain is that white patch on the crown, is it cleanable?

 

[splintercellsz]

Incredible Justin, a real museum piece. What type of stain is that white patch on the crown, is it cleanable?

I think it's paint, I've tried gently scraping at it, some naptha, which faded the stain ever so slightly, but it looks like it's here to stay. oooh well

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[splintercellsz]

c 1910s "The Conqueror" Derby

I'm loving the flatter brim profile, and that super tight curl. Also, check out the off center bow!

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[bowlerman]

c 1910s "The Conqueror" Derby

I'm loving the flatter brim profile, and that super tight curl. Also, check out the off center bow!

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Incredible. That flattened brim looks amazing.


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[bowlerman]

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This type of hat in non-black colors is a total holy grail hat for me! Very cool. Might that be considered a Cambridge or just a flat top derby?


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[M Hatman]

Incredible. That flattened brim looks amazing.


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Plus 1!

 

[splintercellsz]

1920s Gordon

Came in the original shipping box, and a 1929 newspaper behind the sweatband

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[BobHufford]

1920s Gordon

Came in the original shipping box, and a 1929 newspaper behind the sweatband

How cool is that? Congrats!

 

[splintercellsz]

How cool is that? Congrats!

thank you, sir!!

I've wanted to own a Gordon for a long time, I knew about the box, but not the paper!

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[mayserwegener]

Justin, Super finds! Congrats! If possible can you please provide weights?

 

[mayserwegener]

Ferdinand Walter Mödling - Baden (Austria), 5.25 oz / 149 g, excellence condition, possibly 1930s could late 1920s. Ferdinand Walter Mödling - Baden appears in the Austrian Hat Industry Guide (1926) but not sure if they made hats. There is no other company mark. The felt is fantastic same with the form. The bow is slightly offset.

 

[splintercellsz]

I don't have access to a scale, sadly

Justin, Super finds! Congrats! If possible can you please provide weights?

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[splintercellsz]

Ferdinand Walter Mödling - Baden (Austria), 5.25 oz / 149 g, excellence condition, possibly 1930s could late 1920s. Ferdinand Walter Mödling - Baden appears in the Austrian Hat Industry Guide (1926) but not sure if they made hats. There is no other company mark. The felt is fantastic same with the form. The bow is slightly offset.

Love the light colored sweatband

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[Redfokker]

c 1910s "The Conqueror" Derby

I'm loving the flatter brim profile, and that super tight curl. Also, check out the off center bow!

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Wow! That sweat is to die for!

 

[Redfokker]

I've been wanting a proper English Bowler. Stefan found this British beauty for me. Made by C.S. Royle & Co. from London and Stockport, this older (1930s ?) Stiff Felt is light as a feather. I need to get it on a scale, but it is by far my lightest. The sweat is in great shape and has a wonderful light brown sheen. The front of the brim binding is a little tattered, I would like to think it is from tipping it to the ladies. I think it gives it some character. The tight curl is also a nice feature.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I've been wanting a proper English Bowler. Stefan found this British beauty for me. Made by C.S. Royle & Co. from London and Stockport, this older (1930s ?) Stiff Felt is light as a feather. I need to get it on a scale, but it is by far my lightest. The sweat is in great shape and has a wonderful light brown sheen. The front of the brim binding is a little tattered, I would like to think it is from tipping it to the ladies. I think it gives it some character. The tight curl is also a nice feature.


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Gorgeous hat Mike! Are you going to leave the binding alone or have it restored?


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[mayserwegener]

Love the light colored sweatband

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Justin, Thanks! Again super series of Stiff Felts!