Thank you, Steve. Don't know why I hesitated before getting this one.Super find, Stefan.
Thank you, Steve. Don't know why I hesitated before getting this one.Super find, Stefan.
Thank you, Steve. Don't know why I hesitated before getting this one.
Thank you, Steve. Don't know why I hesitated before getting this one.
Truly a beautiful hat, indeed they are two and very beautiful!Steco Echt Velour in grey. Model is called "Saale" and the colour is "grafit". Raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown 10cm at the center dent. Size is 55, but it fits me perfectly. Unreeded sweatband and a fabulous liner in this one (I think Steve has a similar one his website). Sweatband printing says EMA "Schutz Marke" (top) and "Gut zieht an!" (below).
Thank you, Daniele. I have the feeling this one belonged with me!Truly a beautiful hat, indeed they are two and very beautiful!
Super complimenti Stefan. The Steco is wonderful
Stefan, Really fantastic find! I will follow up later.Part II
Label says "Vel(our) Seal".
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I just noticed how similar it is to the Hora Münster velour hat I posted recently. So similar in fact that it has to be from the same maker, which is likely Wegener. To compare here's the label of the Hora:
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Side by side:
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Steco (a bit lighter in colour)
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The liners are similar too: slightly darker on the sides and a lighter coloured top part.
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NICE!!!Mayser "Spezial", 58 cm possibly late 1950s. As usually great felt, form and workmanship. Really like the bow and brim work. Also near mint condition.
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Mark, Thanks!NICE!!!
That looks virtually Identical to one I got from you a couple of years ago.....
Will have to dig that hat out......
Thank you, Steve. Fantastic information and nice to see the other ones (I really like the "tabac" colour).Stefan, Really fantastic find! I will follow up later.
Follow Up.
STECO is Friedrich Steinberg Herrmann & Co. Hutfabrik Luckenwalde.
https://germanaustrianhats.invision...-steinberg-herrmann-co-hutfabrik-luckenwalde/
The STECO I have was modified later. The brim was trimmed and a new ribbon / bow applied.
https://germanaustrianhats.invision...brik-luckenwalde/?do=findComment&comment=1885
I have an Echt Velour "Quality Velour Seal" that doesn't have the STECO mark but your STECO Echt Velour is the confirmation (same with your Hora Münster).
https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/310-echt-velour-quality-velour-seal/
I will have to check some other hats with non brand marks to see if they have STECO formatted paper labels.
Stefan, Thanks! Your STECO having a paper label proved very helpful!Thank you, Steve. Fantastic information and nice to see the other ones (I really like the "tabac" colour).
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", measures 58cm, possibly later 1920s early 1930s. The sweatband bow was missing so I installed a new one. I couldn't find a paper label. Possible modifications were made because there was a felt strip applied to the back side of the felt at the front edge level (most likely) for cushioning.
Steve, Thank you! Unfortunately I only have white sweatband bows.Super looking Hückel Bowler, Steve. Nice job on the new sweat bow.
Steve, Thank you! Unfortunately I only have white sweatband bows.
Circa 1920 large format Poster Stamp for a German Straw hat.....LOVE the artwork!!!
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The hat of the day! Complimenti SteveEchter Nobleza Velour, 58 cm, possibly mid to later 1950s. No paper label and couldn't find anything on the (fantasy) trademark. The Velour is really fantastic (color + hand) and is similar to Seal Velour finish wise. I had a very hard time trying to photograph this hat.
Daniele, Thank you! The Velour is fantastic for a non branded hat.The hat of the day! Complimenti Steve
Wow!Echter Nobleza Velour, 58 cm, possibly mid to later 1950s. No paper label and couldn't find anything on the (fantasy) trademark. The Velour is really fantastic (color + hand) and is similar to Seal Velour finish wise. I had a very hard time trying to photograph this hat.
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Ok but I have to find one.Wow!
I want one......size 60 please.