Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Recent content by mayserwegener

  1. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Thank you!
  2. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich "Extra", made for department store "Grand Magasins Jelmoli S. A. Zürich", and a recent find.
  3. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    Super photos. Those were the days!!
  4. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    I did at one time but I only got to Novice level. I was into Shortwave too.
  5. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    Charlie, Thank you! That is a great back story! I was a Amateur radio and Shortwave radio (Heathkit) guy back in my teen years.
  6. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Rollin, Thanks! I was a bit saddened when I read that the famous department store "Grand Magasins Jelmoli S. A. Zürich" had closed very recently.
  7. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Steve, I am obsessed with paper labels. :) Thanks again!
  8. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    Steve, Thanks again! :)
  9. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Stefan, Thanks! When I saw the cm size and markings I became interested in its origins.
  10. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Randy, Thank you! We all keep this thread going.
  11. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Joe, Thanks! That lured me in. :)
  12. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Steve, Thank you! The condition is throwing me off. :)
  13. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Steve, Great find! It was actually made by "Rockel Alsfeld". See the left side of the paper label. It's possible they got control of the "Rousellet" trademark.
  14. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich "Extra", 58 cm. There is no mention of Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich but it's very similar to John @moehawk 's early find. Not sure how to date this one. This Stiff Felt was made for the famous Zürich Department Store "Grand Magasins Jelmoli S. A...
  15. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich "Extra", 58 cm. There is no mention of Hochstrasser & Cie. Wädenswil Zürich but it's very similar to John @moehawk 's early find. Not sure how to date this one. This Stiff Felt was made for the famous Zürich Department Store "Grand Magasins Jelmoli S. A...

Forum statistics

Threads
110,782
Messages
3,107,273
Members
55,175
Latest member
wlillie12
Top