German & Austrian Hutmachers

[1mach1]

Steve, what do you make of this one? I am not sure it s as old as the seller claims. Any input would be appreciated!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/189096...7+3+8&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

 

[Chepstow]

Harv, This hat is from the 60s, I had several hats from Wegener, also with date stamp on the sweatband and this one is not much older!

 

[mayserwegener]

Harv, Manfred is correct (probably early 1960s). The price is a bit high in my opinion but it's a nice hat.

By the way here is what a 1920s Wegener looks like (the only pre WWII Wegener soft felt I have seen).

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/4-rm-wegener-hutfabrik/page__st__40#entry1030

 

[1mach1]

Thanks for the input Manfred and Steve! Much appreciated!

 

[mayserwegener]

This fantastic collection of pre WWII promotional pocket mirrors belongs to a collector in Germany. I would highly recommend taking a look at them.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/180-collection-of-hat-promotional-pocket-mirrors/#entry1041

I knew this Hückel mirror existed but never seen one before. I have the rest of the series.

 

[Lotsahats]

Fantastic collection! I love seeing how style permeated all aspects of life like this.

A

 

[mikespens]

Thanks for the link Steve, terrific collection.

 

[1mach1]

Steve, excellent collection. They are way cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! I was suprised how many hat related mirrors he has. Interesting collectable.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser Velour, size 56cm, probably 1930s and my oldest Mayser soft felt. It's a fantastic golden color (when light hits it) hand brushed wet (Echter) Velour. One of the finest I have encountered. Also a really great bat wing bow design. I didn't check for a paper label because I was afraid I might damage the sweatband. Some of the reed covering is missing. It came from a non Ebay seller in the Czech Republic.

 

[mikespens]

24k Steve, amazing find.

 

[1mach1]

+1
Is it your size?

 

[mayserwegener]

Mike, Thanks!

Harv, Thanks! No it's not my size but it must measure larger than 56cm because I can wear it (fits snug). I will take some photos of it on my head tomorrow. It's a rare find so more of collectors piece for me.

 

[mayserwegener]

Unfortunately by the time I could take some photos the clouds arrived so only the front of the brim is really shiny.

 

[Garrett]

Gorgeous, Steve and probably my favorite from this year :eusa_clap

 

[1mach1]

It looks super on you, Steve! A beauty!

 

[mayserwegener]

Garrett, Thanks! I am very happy I found it.

Harv, Thanks too! I will eventually take a photo with more sun light hitting it.

 

[buler]

Steve, amazing hat. Love the color and the finish!

B

 

[mayserwegener]

Bill, Thanks! Finds like this keep us going.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel (Weilheim) Advertising Pocket Mirror Match Holder. This is a recent arrival and probably from the 1960s.