BRITISH 1930S/1940S STEEL GREY HOMBURG FELT HAT BY BARNLEY. SIZE EU 57

DESCRIPTION 

This hat is of British origin and was produced by Barnley. It was imported to Sweden and sold by Carl Dahlborg, a hatter located on Fleminggatan in Stockholm. It was most likely produced sometime during the 1930s or 1940s.

In colour it is steel grey, with a contrasting black hatband. The interior is lined with silk fabric bearing the logos of both the manufacturer and the importer. The brown leather sweatband features the importer’s name as well as the text “extra oval”, indicating that it is designed to fit a slightly more oval head shape. The original owner’s initials are stamped into the leather sweatband.

As for condition, it is good but not perfect. There are some minor spots on the brim, as well as a very small hole in the brim, most visible on the underside. The lining shows some discolouration. The leather sweatband itself, however, shows no obvious signs of wear. The wear that is present does not affect the overall appearance when the hat is worn, and is mainly noticeable upon close inspection. Please study the photographs and form your own opinion of the condition.

SIZE

The inner circumference of the hat measures 57 centimeters. It can be stretched approximately half a size using a hat stretcher. Please scroll down for exact measurements.

MEASUREMENTS

A: 5 cm (Brim width)

B: 12,5 cm (Height of crown)

C: 57 cm (Inner circumference)