The JHS arrived today and I'm almost certain it is late 19th century. After studying it closely I think we may have an original Homburg here. Soft velour crown but stiff brim - upon setting the hat down on the table it did not move (supports its own weight). I believe the extreme flange to be...
Steve, the severe flange may be original - it reminds me alot of this melone in your collection:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?32103-German-amp-Austrian-Hutmachers&p=960671&viewfull=1#post960671
Pre-WW1 Johann Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felt
A museum worthy specimen with original box. I've only seen one other JHS soft felt pre-dating WW1 (Robert's can be found on page 3 of this thread).
Its a mad mad mad mad world....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cavanagh-fedora-hat-mid-50s-Never-worn-New-In-Box-/221612212775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33991e0227
and lunacy continues....
The crown was crushed when it arrived and the ribbon is quite frail. The felt doesn't appear to have mothing and is in great shape aside from the deep creases. If I can get Bob to keep all the original parts we'll see about a refurb but it could turn out to be a display piece. JHS really knew...
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