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    Posted 10 years ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Another one of my leather top hat cases. I actually can't remember where I acquired this one from. But, I do know I didn't have to pay much for it. This one is made by Collins & Fairbanks of Boston. The gentleman's initials "HDG" are on the side of the case as well as inside the hat. The hat is not in very good condition (moths may have attacked it at one time or another). But, I thought it was still a really cool item. Again, these are not my area of expertise. So, if anyone has any information on the age or origin, I'd truly appreciate it. I'm open to anyone's mystery solving here.

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    1. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      very cool !
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Thanks Manikin!!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Ain't it though? Thanks CindB!!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Thanks everyone for the loves!!
    5. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Is a wonderful top hat!! In spanish "Galera".
      Thanks for share!
    6. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      I guess that gentleman never got back with you regarding your hats? I thought he would be very excited to see yours...it didn't seem that he had anything as nice as yours on his website...
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Thanks Virginia.vintage!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Jewels, no he never did get back with me. But, I did contact a gentleman by the name of Jean-Pierre Bal, in France, regarding my French made hat trunk and he and I chatted back and fourth. He was able to identify my French hat trunk and tell me when it was made. Still waiting to hear back from the Vintage-Toppers gentleman. Thanks for checking. Scott
    9. Jewels Jewels, 10 years ago
      Ahh, well that is great you found a resource for your French hat trunk, hope you can find a good resource for these as well :)
    10. pops52 pops52, 10 years ago
      Hi Scott, You have an interesting and unique collection. I would like to see the Paul's Model Art replicas that you mentioned on my post when you get a chance. Have a great New Year!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 years ago
      Thanks pops! I'll post them the first chance I get. One of them is the BMWCCA silver anniversary edition of the BMW 2002. I've never taken it out of it's display case. I'll have to dig it out from one of our closets.
      Happy New Year to you as well pops!!
    12. Newfld Newfld, 4 years ago
      Merry Christmas Scott and every happiness in the New Year
      Luv Jenni
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Merry Christmas Jenni!! Hope you have the BEST ever!!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments, the loves and for stopping in. Merry Christmas to you all!!
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      vcal,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping by!!

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