Beistle produced two designs they marketed as continental hats during the 1925-1931 interval. The plumes were either black or orange. The other design shows a snarling cat’s face. That design has shown up far more often than this JOL continental design, perhaps accounting for the surprisingly high price fetched, especially taking condition into account.
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BEISTLE HONEYCOMB CAT FACE CONTINENTAL HAT WITH PLUME RARE 1925-31 WITH STRAP
This desirable Beistle continental hat was produced from 1925-1931. Although these surface from time to time, seldom do they do so in such awesome condition. The companion hat to it is shown on page 238. Although the seller may have started it too high, you will rarely have an opportunity to do business with such a seller: knowledgeable and eminently trustworthy.
Vintage Halloween Beistle Pirate Black Cat Hat die cut Tissue paper honeycomb
Beistle produced this continental hat design with plumes from 1925-1931. There were two designs total. (The other one features a JOL and can be seen on page 238.) This brought a strong price, perhaps due to the overall condition and the brightness of the colors. The SGV is $195.
Vintage Halloween RARE Honeycomb Scary Black Cat Continetal Hat Plume BEISTLE
Beistle made two designs of what they called continental hats with plumes. The mate is a JOL with better artwork on either side of the central figure. (You can see it on page 238.) The vertical stripes flanking the cat face do grab the eye, but there is no doubt that it seems Beistle rather shorted this particular design. Made from 1925-1931 only, sustainable guide value is $195.
RARE EARLY BEISTLE BLACK CAT HONEYCOMB HALLOWEEN HAT~DESIGN ON BOTH SIDES~
Beistle made two designs of what they called continental hats with plumes. The mate is a JOL with better artwork on either side of the central figure. (You can see it on page 238.) The vertical stripes flanking the cat face do grab the eye, but there is no doubt that it seems Beistle rather shorted this particular design. Made from 1925-1931 only, sustainable guide value is $195.
10/07 Update: This hat brought $197.50.
Vintage Jack-O-Lantern cardboard Hat
This very desirable continental hat with plume was made by Beistle from 1925-1931. The condition of this particular example seems to be superb! Typically, one or both of the extreme ends is missing, but not with this one. The color seems bright, another plus. On my Relative Scarcity Index, I give this a "2," which means rare. If you'd like to see its companion, please turn to page 238. Beistle has been red-hot on Ebay this season, so it would not surprise me if this great hat ends at a price significantly above the guide value of $200.
09/01 Update: I expected this fantastic hat to go high but never dreamed that it fetch $510. Maybe it is time to sell mine!
