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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Rehfus & Cie. "Olympia Extra Qualität" possibly mid 1950s. I found this Soft Felt back in 2015.- mayserwegener
- Post #75,682
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Johann Hückel´s Söhne, 1925 German Trademarks. After WWI exports from Czechoslovakia to Germany and Austria were blocked so Johann Hückel´s Söhne Neutitschein (Moravia) built a factory in Ratibor, Silesia. I haven't encountered these trademarks so I don't believe they were used in production...- mayserwegener
- Post #10,147
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Johann Hückel´s Söhne, German 1921 Trademarks. Post WWI Moravia became part of Czechoslovakia and references to the Habsburg Empire removed. Also quality marks were introduced. 1799 HÜCKEL "Standard" 23/4 1921. Czechoslovakia, 25/2 1921. J. Hückel's Söhne, Neutitschein (Moravia)...- mayserwegener
- Post #10,146
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Rehfus & Cie. "Kolibri / Hummingbird", possibly early 1960s and a recent find. Rehfus & Cie. was located in Kehl am Rhein, Germany (directly across from Strasbourg, France) and closed in 1963. Carl Johann Rehfus-Oberländer (1855-1926), head of the Kehler hat factory, was an avid...- mayserwegener
- Post #75,613
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Stefan, Thank you.! Now I have Hummingbird Hat. :)- mayserwegener
- Post #10,145
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Post New Hats Here!
Rehfus & Cie. "Kolibri / Hummingbird", French Point 6, possibly early 1960s. Rehfus & Cie. was located in Kehl am Rhein, Germany (directly across from Strasbourg, France) and closed in 1963. The Mélange Felt has a Rhau finish but a very soft hand. Rehfus & Cie. are less common but very high...- mayserwegener
- Post #54,472
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Rehfus & Cie. "Kolibri / Hummingbird", French Point 6, possibly early 1960s. Rehfus & Cie. was located in Kehl am Rhein, Germany (directly across from Strasbourg, France) and closed in 1963. The Mélange Felt has a Rhau finish but a very soft hand. Rehfus & Cie. are less common but very high...- mayserwegener
- Post #10,143
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Resistol - R. & M. Wegener (Made Under License) "Majestic" "Self Conforming" "Kitten Finish" possibly late 1950s early 1960s and a recent arrival. I am just getting around to posting photos of me wearing this Homburg Hat.- mayserwegener
- Post #75,468
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Brüder Böhm "Lido" possibly later 1930s. This is a stiffer Soft Felt Hat that is very light in weight. I think it's Wool but I am not sure because of the unusual processing. This hat was part of my May 2016 NOS Czech find. This is what the B. B. Sweatband Stamp looked like prior...- mayserwegener
- Post #75,445
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Karl Misik (KAMI) "Special" possibly late 1930s early 1940s. Karel Misík was located in Husinec (Bohemia), Czechoslovakia. This Wool Soft Felt was part of 2015 NOS Czech find. Karl Misik Husinec, orginal and current state (2008).- mayserwegener
- Post #75,405
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Here is some more info on J. C. Förster & Sohn, Max Förster and other Altenburg Hat Factories. No mention of J. C. Förster & Sohn, Gustav Förster or Max Förster in the following 1859 Address Book. "Adressbuch aller Länder der Erde der Kaufleute, Fabrikanten, Gewerbtreibenden, Gutsbesitzer etc...- mayserwegener
- Post #10,142
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hückel Weilheim "Extra" possibly mid to later 1950s. This is the other "Extra" I mentioned. This Soft Felt is more formal than the one I posted yesterday. Probably worn brim up but looks good snapped too. I found this one back in 2023. Here is a J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra"...- mayserwegener
- Post #75,369
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Hückel Weilheim "Extra" possibly mid to later 1950s. I only have one other Hückel Weilheim "Extra" so less common. This Soft Felt has some wear but I like wearing it. I found it back in 2011.- mayserwegener
- Post #75,349
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Stefan, Thank you! I think you are correct regarding Hückel Weilheim. Fantastic series of hats from you today!- mayserwegener
- Post #75,347
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, I will also see what else I can find. It would be interesting to see how far back J. C. Förster & Söhne went.- mayserwegener
- Post #10,140
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
John, Great find! The Velour looks fantastic. It could be early 1950s maybe a bit later. At this time Lembert produced their on Velour felt not just finished.- mayserwegener
- Post #10,135
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, A really Fantastic find! I like everything about and it's super condition. It has the JHS Soft Felts Post WWI Type 2 paper label. https://www.flickr.com/photos/26044488@N04/albums/72157719040718311/ I have come across JHS "Chamois" before but never in my size. There might be one JHS...- mayserwegener
- Post #10,134
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
Matt, Super find! I will have to see if I can find a similar paper label. It's in great condition and you wear it well.- mayserwegener
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