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Jaxon & James Wool Felt English Bowler Hat - Black
Product Code: 135060
4.8 out of 5
£39.95
Description
Sizing Info
Delivery & Returns
We don't think there is a better wool felt bowler (or derby) in black out there! This style was created in 1850 as a hard hat for horseback riding while patrolling a game reserve by an English warden. In that tradition, this Jaxon & James version of the bowler is a little stiffer than its competitors. And in true English Style, a little shorter than the later American Versions. The 100% wool felt quality is impressive and the hat comes fully lined with the Jaxon & James logo in the tips. The hat is trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon with a bow finish and side feather. The brim's edge in bound in grosgrain. For more info on bowlers see our info page on the bowler in our iconic hats page.
Hat Details:
Made of 100% wool feltFully lined in satin with sweatbandGrosgrain edge and hat bandRemovable feather and pin12.5cm high crown6cm wide curved brim
Hat Sizing Info:
Small - 55cm, Medium - 57cm, Large - 59cm, X-Large - 61cm, XX-Large - 63cm.
Hat Sizing Info:
Small - 55cm, Medium - 57cm, Large - 59cm, X-Large - 61cm, XX-Large - 63cm.
Delivery Info: We offer a wide variety of delivery options within the UK and Internationally.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR COMPLETE DELIVERY INFO PAGE.
Exchanges & Returns Info: You have 30 days from receipt of your order to send the hats back for a return or an exchange.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR COMPLETE EXCHANGES AND RETURNS PAGE.
Customer Reviews
Overall product rating
4.8 / 5
5 / 5
By Peter Smith
01 Aug 2019
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fantastic Service!
I ordered a Bowler for a friend in British Columbia on Sunday night - it was there by Wednesday! My friend is over the moon - even put a picture on FB! Service is so good!
5 / 5
By Baron Delvin
17 Apr 2019
Yes, I recommend this product.
Excellent Value, Terrific Customer Aware Company.
I mistakingly ordered too large a size, even though paying for return postage, the overall quality and value is excellent. Customer care is superb and nothing is too much trouble. Speed of delivery and replacement is second to none.
5 / 5
By Anthony Abel
12 Apr 2018
Yes, I recommend this product.
Perfect
I’m very glad I took the advice of the young lady on the phone and ordered xxl size.I’m between sizes, I normally take a 62cm but on her advice I ordered 63cm, a perfect fit.
A really great hat, it got many admiring looks when I wore it for the first time today.
The last time I wore a bowler was in my teens in the 60s at various jazz festivals. Perfect hat to wear with my striped boating blazer, a real attention getter!!
5 / 5
By Daniel James Moran
03 Sep 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Jaxon & James Oilcloth Newsboy Cap - Black
Bought this hat on a whim after 'a few sociable ales'. However, I now wear it all the time and look like a dapper chap, and one in a brown hat, to boot! I plan to wear it while showing my Saddleback sow Beyonce. Buy one!
5 / 5
By Daniel James Moran
12 Aug 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Splendid.
Ordered this to wear while showing at the county show. Stood there looking ace with my prize winning boar, and feeling like a champion. Only get my titfers from these people, as should you too, sir!
5 / 5
By Aaron Kenny
08 May 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Jaxon & James English Bowler - Grey
Took the advice of sizing in the comments much to my dismay. I got a size down, a large which has proved a tad too small for my noggin. I live in Japan, and shipping costs negate the worth of sending it back, which is a shame because it's a nice hat. Going to try and steam stretch it tonight.
5 / 5
By simon Bolton
22 Jan 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Fantastic
Just bought one of these bowler hats. Too big, sent it back, replaced very fast. I cannot recommend this company enough. Do not go anywhere else. The service is top rate. The packaging of products is top rate, and the quality of the actual product is 1st class. I shall be buying many more hats from here. Thank you for being an amazing company!!
5 / 5
By VJ
18 Jan 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Jaxon & James English Bowler
Fabulous hat and fast delivery to Finland. Well packaged. I ordered one size smaller than I measured myself and it fits perfectly. That hint I learned from previous reviews.
I'm really pleased!!!
5 / 5
By Jonathan Barnard
11 Jan 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
Bowlered Over!
Really nice quality, good looking, stiff bowler and amazing for the price - also wasn't sure how 'wearable' it would be and was concerned that it might just make me look like a wannabe Sherlock Holmes sidekick but, actually, it looks great with my tatty old tweed jacket and a trendier scarf.My fourth hat from Hats & Caps and sure not to be my last.
5 / 5
By Frank
24 Jul 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Super Hat Super Price
Bought this Hat online and half expected a let down given the low price but was delighted when it arrived, securely packaged and within two days, delighted all round
5 / 5
By Frank
24 Jul 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Super Hat Super Price
Bought this Hat online and half expected a let down given the low price but was delighted when it arrived, securely packaged and within two days, delighted all round
5 / 5
By Michela Simioni
20 Jun 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Perfect
The hat is very confortable and very nice, I use it for my steampunk events and I love it!
5 / 5
By Peter Smith
11 Jun 2016
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Service, Great Product!
The hat arrived in perfect condition, and fitted comfortably. My friends think it's great!
5 / 5
By Stoo
04 Sep 2015
Yes, I recommend this product.
Classic Bowler
What a great hat, I have a big domed alien head and this hat is perfect, a tad big but the old padding the sweatband works a treat, stiff as I wanted , well worth the money. The company are a delight to deal with, all questions answered swiftly and precisely, and problems dealt with painlessly. Will use again.
5 / 5
By Mr Peter Gaffney
06 Aug 2015
English Bowler
Fabulous quality, swift delivery, at a more than reasonable price. Would have no hesitation at recommending to anyone. Thumbs up from me!!
5 / 5
By Mr Thomas Eccles
02 Jun 2015
Bowler Brigade
A very smart well constructed hat. I wear it when I assume the persona of a Victorian gentleman in my part-time job and it is perfect for this. All my several purchases from V.H. have been delivered with amazing efficiency
5 / 5
By Anonymous
16 Feb 2015
Brill
All my steampunk colleagues love 'em!!!
5 / 5
By Mr Joe Baron
13 Feb 2015
Great hat
Just what I wanted.
5 / 5
By Mr Lord Byron
11 Nov 2014
Jaxon Hats Bowler - love it
I have 2 of these, and soon 3... Black and bown. Love the colors. Love how well it is made. Good advise from village hats also. Use them when playing concerts and in theatre, but also just to bike my children to school. Sizes are big however. I have 57cm size. Medium was too big. Touched my ears after a short time. Had to put some newspaper inside. Now have a small, perfect fit, and will order another small soon...
5 / 5
By Mr Ian Luck
11 Oct 2014
It's a Coke, pronounced 'Cook'.
Lovely, lovely, hat. I dithered about buying one, thinking that I'd never find anywhere to wear it. But having got it, I now know I HAVE to wear it. It fits perfectly, and looks great. A total classic, and deservedly so.
5 / 5
By Mr Tim Wendling
22 Jul 2014
Nice Hat!!
This Bowler is a bit more stiff than expected but very nice made. Looks great. I ordered size M which is very tight, size L should fit better. After all a great hat!!
2 / 5
By Anonymous
30 Mar 2014
Runs VERY Large
Nice hat but my hat size is 60 and I was recommended to buy an extra large- it was FAR to big, couldn't even use the old velcro behind the sweatband trick to pad it out. I was travelling and couldn't return it so had to abandon it along the way. Hopefully someone that it fits has found it, but I'd hate to meet him in a dark alley!
5 / 5
By Mr nathan ford
07 Feb 2014
lovely hat
Hat is great lovely fit love the feathers Ithink they make a nice touch
5 / 5
By G. Mackowiak
06 Dec 2013
good quality
The quality of that bowler hat is surprising. Needed some steaming - which is okay, since it is not custom made for my head. Good price, good quality.
5 / 5
By Matt
10 Oct 2013
Highly recommended
Safely and securely packaged, and quick delivery. The hat is great - beautiful lining, solid construction, nice shape - highly recommended. My first purchase from Hats and Caps but would definitely use again.
5 / 5
By Mrs MARY THOMAS
10 Sep 2013
LADIES!
Every woman should have a bowler hat in her wardrobe, you will be surprised how attractive and stylish they look on. They are often featured in high fashion and you will feel quite unique wearing one. Beautifully made. Even young people love these hats, they are considered a 'cool' accessory.
5 / 5
By Mr Pentti Koskinen
17 Aug 2013
Brown Bowler
I am happy. Now I have a hat to wear with my new brown B2 bomber jacket. The colour shown on the website was surprisingly correct. This was not the first hat and certainly not the last.
5 / 5
By Mrs Lesley Edwards
06 Aug 2013
Excellent hat from brilliant Company
We have bought from Hats and Caps for years and all we have bought have been excellent value for money and the delivery is second to none for speed and packaging! Keep up the brilliant work!
5 / 5
By John M
01 Mar 2013
Jaxon Brown Bowler
Superb hat. Excellent quality, great price, good fit. Very impressed with both goods and service from this company. I'm sure I'll be back for more.
5 / 5
By Mr de chene
25 Jan 2013
Wow
I like my bowler very much.It took only one day from England to the Netherlands!
5 / 5
By Bill
11 Jan 2013
Brilliant hat
Love this hat.
5 / 5
By Anonymous
20 Dec 2012
Triff Skepelhorn
A brilliant bowler for a good price, well done!
5 / 5
By Mrs Linn Hultström
23 Sep 2012
Sizes run a bit large
Faboulous hat,the quality and look of it greatly exeeds the cost.The sizes run a bit large, so you should probably order one size down from what you usualy wear. Still looks fantastic, though!
4 / 5
By Anonymous
07 Sep 2012
Great quality hat.
This is a very good quality hat for the price. The fit is good and the shape is good, although not entirely symmetrical and the brim seems a little weak. Good value for the price.
5 / 5
By John Armstrong
12 Feb 2012
Jaxon English Bowler
Exceptional speedy delivery and can't fault the hat. Added a bit of padding inside as it was tad big and it fits very nicely.
5 / 5
By Mr Nico Lindner
24 Jan 2012
It's a Jaxon, Ma'am.
My first bowler hat. I'm glad I bought it at Village Hats - the service related to product related questions was superb and individual. The bowler hat itself is beautiful. Also, it's price is attractive. An easy entry into the world of bowler hats - now I know I like this very special kind of hat.
In the future, Village Hats might put caring instructions into the parcel bringing it to the owner - the only point I'd like to add as a suggestion.
Kind regards, Nico Lindner
5 / 5
By Mr TOM LOCKHART
21 Nov 2011
Brown Jaxon Bowler
Impeccable service - initially my size was out of stock then I was alerted by e mail when stock was replenished, a nice personal attribute. Express delivery and professionally packaged as always, hat is immaculate, top quality workmanship, excellent value for money and a conversation piece whenever I have it on.Always a pleasure to do businesss with Village Hats
5 / 5
By Hans Werner
14 Nov 2011
Superb hat
Bought this hat, and got it shipped to Sweden. Very fast delivery. Superb quality, and silky on the inside. Looks great.
5 / 5
By Miss carol moir
14 Aug 2011
Amazing Service
If you are looking for a hat then this is the site to be on. The hat came all boxed up withing a few days. I had to send it back due to me picking the wrong size!!! The replacement was with me in just 2 days!!! The service is amazing and I will certainly use this site again.
5 / 5
By Rod Hardiman
01 Jul 2011
I like me hat
I am extremely pleased with my Bowler and it has had many outings, got wet once and as the summer passes will get more and more usage. Size was a little big, but as my head has been measured again - for a new Crash Hat - by another retailer and again came up with LARGE when as far as protective head gear has always been concerned, Ive always been medium, it must be the shape of my head, no ribald comments please. A padding strip made by my better half and placed behind the sweat band has corrected the fit.
The service I received was excellent on all levels personal, shipping progress monitoring, and delivery.
I would suggest some care information be included with the hat, but having said that, it has been out in the rain and has dried out without adverse effect. Still, some T.L.C. tips would just add the icing on the cake.
5 / 5
By Mr Juan Maravall Iranzo
31 May 2011
Jaxon English Derby
This hat is very outstanding. Stiff, nice sweatband and satin lining, a very true English style, although size a little large! However, I still love it and will definitely wear it as a true Englishman!
5 / 5
By Ross Levere
26 May 2011
Amazing quality
I never thought this hat would be quite as amazing as it is...very highly recommended!!!!
5 / 5
By Mrs Sharon Bailey
09 Jan 2011
jaxon english bowler
Another fab buy from village hats,great quality,perfect fit, My husband loves it.
4 / 5
By Linda from Brighton
26 Nov 2010
Nice Hat - excellent service
I was so impressed that the hat arrived next day - and it looks so much better than the price ticket would suggest. Comes up quite large though so bear that in mind when ordering...
5 / 5
By Johanna Hermansson
27 Oct 2010
Lovely hat
Good-looking, comfortable and good quality hat. I also appreciate the fact that it's available in larger sizes, something many hatmakers seem to neglect. The delivery was very fast as well, and I'll definitely be buying from this site again.
5 / 5
By Mr Mikael Ikalainen
14 Oct 2010
Great hat and great service!
Once again you people at Village Hats delivered my order very quickly and the quality of this bowler hat couldn't be better. I need to order a brown one as well... thank you so much!
3 / 5
By Mr Stuart Gundry
19 May 2010
A good hat for the price
A nice hat but the brim wasn't as symmetrical and the trim wasn't as smooth as more expensive hats.
4 / 5
By Mrs Sally-Anne Pygall
30 Jan 2010
Cool hat
My son loves this hat. It's well made and comfortable but the only down side is the fabirc around the edge is delicate and frays easily
5 / 5
By Mr Daron Lewis
03 Dec 2009
Daron Lewis
I think I need to re-order this hat again. I just love it. I fine talking piece where ever you go.Quality at its best.
5 / 5
By Mr Hirvikoski
17 Oct 2009
This is my thing
I like Steampunk style and this Bowler hat is perfect for that special style. Good quality too.
4 / 5
By Mr Tom Vernalls
12 Jun 2009
Hats off to you!
My Bowler hat came promptly and i'm very pleased with it! I will certainly be buying more hats soon!
4 / 5
By cityboozer
10 Feb 2009
A fine hat
I am not usually a hat wearer but I bought this for fun and I like it. It is better made than I would have expected for the price.My only slight complaint is that it took ages to pick off the glued-on feathers.
5 / 5
By Miss Helen Jones
24 Jan 2009
I'm enamoured with this hat!
I can honestly say I have no complaints about this hat, it cheers me up when I'm wearing it, it's a fine conversation starter, particularly for the shyer buyer! It sits wonderfully. comfort, insulation, and a beautifully designed item, what more could you ask!?
4 / 5
By Mrs Sheila Mc Girr
05 Jan 2009
A fine hat
I bought this for my son and he seems happy with it. His only comment was that the brim could have been curled more.
