Ah, Baron Hats.

This is the company that sells a "Bond hat" in the wrong color and shape and so on for thrice the price of the real thing at Lock, isn't it?

Ahh I do hope my mention of photos in the blog did not come across as dismissive. I've been reading Michaelson's posts for years now. :) I didn't end up going to Bates that time because the hat I was hoping to buy (the Newbury) has been discontinued. I would gladly take a look, but I'm not sure I'm ...

Sounds interesting indeed! Good discovery! :M: :tup: Go get us a report, and LOTS of photos if they'll let you. HIGH regard! Michaelson Did you look at the blog in the links? There are a fair few photos in it. Your opinion would be quite welcome! https://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/002ccbc284...

Thought this might be of interest to fellow collectors and fans. I posted a version of this on The Raven originally, as I couldn't find my COW account details, but it's better suited to this site. Bates Hats , about two blocks away from HJ and one from Lock (where Harrison Ford apparently bought the...