German & Austrian Hutmachers

[Panadora]

Impressive!

Can't locate the old Pictures in full size but give me a week or two and I'll shoot a new set for your site.

Jacob

I confirmed this fantastic hat (belongs to Panadora) was made by Heinrich Bock Hutfabrik, Berlin. I found their telegram address was "HABOCKHUT BERLIN" which is "HABOCK HAT" (see below). I don't believe the company survived WWII. Also might have some wool content.

Transatlantic Trade: The Illustrated Magazine of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany ..., Volumes 9-10 (1928)

Kelly's Directory Of Merchants, Manufacturers And Shippers, German Hat Manufacturers, 1925

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! I was actually able to find larger photos. If you can take direct side and front photos that would be great. I posted it at my website.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/175-heinrich-bock-hutfabrik-berlin/

 

[mayserwegener]

Forming, Mayser (1925)​

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[mayserwegener]

C. G. Wilke Melone, size 55cm, probably 1930s maybe earlier. It doesn't belong to me but it has a really fantastic liner and is in very good condition.

 

[ManofKent]

Great liner on that one Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! If the seller gave it a quick steam and brush it would look like new.

Here is another interesting one that doesn't belong to me.

 

[mayserwegener]

German Melone, size 55cm, probably WWI era. Another fantastic liner and made of wool. Great condition especially considering the age.

 

[mayserwegener]

Another one that doesn't belong to me but I thought the thinner ribbon folks might like to see it.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wegener "Seal", smaller size, probably mid 1950s. Really nice form, finish and color. Also a great thin ribbon / bow design.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel (Weilheim) Chevreau, gray, size 57cm / measures 58cm. Probably late 1950s and with little to no wear. The felt color and finish are fantastic. Also great overall construction and detail work.

 

[1mach1]

Wow Steve. That one is gorgeous!

 

[mikespens]

Awesome find Steve!

 

[mayserwegener]

Harv, Mike, Thanks!

 

[esteban68]

Fantastic hat and a great find.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks!

I recently received these old envelopes.

 

[mayserwegener]

P. & C. Habig, Wien Envelopes (1907, 1920)

 

[mikespens]

Interesting change in fonts. Great clue to production dates Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! There are postage date stamps. Also they dropped the Kaiser und König (K.u.K.) in 1920.

 

[mayserwegener]

I recently received this old (1890) P. & C. Habig Wien invoice. I had problems with a few of the words. The first word in the first listing appears to be the French word "Livré" (Livré Filz Cilinder -> ? Felt Top Hat). Cannot make out the word in the 5th listing marked as 1,50 and the first two words of the first listing on the second page. I believe the first word "engl." is an abbreviation for English. Not sure of the currency mark / letter (Pound Sterling?). Also not sure why they use the word Cilinder instead of Zylinder. Comments / help welcome!

Update: "Livré" is a uniform for a Valet or similar type occupation.

 

[mayserwegener]

P. & C. Habig Wien, K. und K. Hof Hutfabrikanten, Rechnung(Invoice), December 31, 1890

Livré (Uniform for Valet or similar occupation) Felt Top Hat, Box, Top Hat Finest, Livré Top Hat, ?, Box, Livré Felt Top Hat, Box, Livré Felt Top Hat, Livré Felt Top Hat, Livré Top Hat, ?, Box, Livré Top Hat, ?, Box

? ? Straw Hat, Green Knock About

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