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German & Austrian Hutmachers

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17,514
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Maryland
Echter Rockel "Haar", 58 cm, possibly early to mid 1950s. The Felt color is Dark Blue and the Felt has a very nice hand plus easily dry creases. The the Sweatband is a matching Dark Blue.

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Open Crown

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Natural Light

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Mean Eyed Matt

One Too Many
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1,142
Location
Germany
New for me and already announced:
(Thanks to Panos for his understanding ;))

Light brown-gold "ERKO" Velour (Ernst Kohlndorfer, Miesbach) - probably late 20s (I think)
The velour is wonderfully soft and in my opinion comes close to some Hückel qualities.
According to the paper label a 57 (cm), but fits more like a 58 (and thus just enough for me).
Height open crown 16 cm; central dent at a luxurious 12.5 cm; width of brim at 6 cm
Note the beautiful Art Deko logo as well as the handwritten price.
Sold in Bautzen (Saxony) by "A. Fleyel Nachf.[ahren]"

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Messages
17,514
Location
Maryland
New for me and already announced:
(Thanks to Panos for his understanding ;))

Light brown-gold "ERKO" Velour (Ernst Kohlndorfer, Miesbach) - probably late 20s (I think)
The velour is wonderfully soft and in my opinion comes close to some Hückel qualities.
According to the paper label a 57 (cm), but fits more like a 58 (and thus just enough for me).
Height open crown 16 cm; central dent at a luxurious 12.5 cm; width of brim at 6 cm
Note the beautiful Art Deko logo as well as the handwritten price.
Sold in Bautzen (Saxony) by "A. Fleyel Nachf.[ahren]"

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42518397du.jpg

42518394uf.jpg

42518389cd.jpg

42518391pe.jpg

42518402oi.jpg

42518401tq.jpg

42518398gw.jpg

42518358hm.jpg

42518387lx.jpg

42518371en.jpg

42518549at.jpg

42518359ap.jpg

42518369xn.jpg

42518363sx.jpg

42518356hd.jpg

42512787dp.jpg
Matt, Fantastic find! Made my day! Very difficult to find the lighter colors and in great condition. I have an Erko Velour but in a very small size. The Print Type on the Sweatband is similar so probably the same time period.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...sbach-oberbayren/?do=findComment&comment=1900

This is the advert where I found the Erko trademark was Ernst Kohlndorfer Miesbach / Oberbayren Velour Hutfabrik.

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Deutsche Hutmacher Zeitung, December 15, 1936
 
Messages
18,448
Location
Nederland
Echter Rockel "Haar", 58 cm, possibly early to mid 1950s. The Felt color is Dark Blue and the Felt has a very nice hand plus easily dry creases. The the Sweatband is a matching Dark Blue.

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Open Crown

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Natural Light

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Very nice find, Steve. Blue homburgs don't turn up that often, so always satisfying if you can score one.

New for me and already announced:
(Thanks to Panos for his understanding ;))

Light brown-gold "ERKO" Velour (Ernst Kohlndorfer, Miesbach) - probably late 20s (I think)
The velour is wonderfully soft and in my opinion comes close to some Hückel qualities.
According to the paper label a 57 (cm), but fits more like a 58 (and thus just enough for me).
Height open crown 16 cm; central dent at a luxurious 12.5 cm; width of brim at 6 cm
Note the beautiful Art Deko logo as well as the handwritten price.
Sold in Bautzen (Saxony) by "A. Fleyel Nachf.[ahren]"


42518397du.jpg

42518394uf.jpg



42518402oi.jpg

42518401tq.jpg

42518398gw.jpg



42518371en.jpg

42518549at.jpg




42518356hd.jpg

42512787dp.jpg
Super hat, Matt. Great shape to it and in wonderful condition as well.
 
Messages
17,514
Location
Maryland
Echter Mayser "Spezial", 59 cm possibly mid 1950s. The Black Felt has a great Finish and easily dry creases. Classic Form with very stylish Bow design which Mayser used often with their Homburgs in this time period.

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Open Crown

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The hat was severally crushed at the brim edge during shipping. The box was pulverized (most likely by USPS) and had to be wrapped in shrink wrap by USPS. I thought it was lost but arrived yesterday with no status update from USPS since early September.

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The photos were taken after popping the crown out so originally more crushed.

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PanosChris

Practically Family
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977
Echter Mayser "Spezial", 59 cm possibly mid 1950s. The Black Felt has a great Finish and easily dry creases. Classic Form with very stylish Bow design which Mayser used often with their Homburgs in this time period.

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Open Crown

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The hat was severally crushed at the brim edge during shipping. The box was pulverized (most likely by USPS) and had to be wrapped in shrink wrap by USPS. I thought it was lost but arrived yesterday with no status update from USPS since early September.

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The photos were taken after popping the crown out so originally more crushed.

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The hat is fantastic, Steve. Even more impressive is the rescue job you have performed. I am glad this one scored positive after all.
 
Messages
18,448
Location
Nederland
Echter Mayser "Spezial", 59 cm possibly mid 1950s. The Black Felt has a great Finish and easily dry creases. Classic Form with very stylish Bow design which Mayser used often with their Homburgs in this time period.

51721973056_3310427894_h.jpg


51721168867_36f07600fe_h.jpg


51722232478_4cdf691ce3_h.jpg


51721985291_2a059cca14_h.jpg


51721179227_de0410cbac_h.jpg


51722867785_4bcb5384a4_h.jpg


51722872455_69e2dbafa1_h.jpg


51722872455_69e2dbafa1_h.jpg


51722253353_46dc5313ce_h.jpg


51722664734_59dd7b135b_h.jpg


Open Crown

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51722891955_0f3ea572c8_h.jpg


The hat was severally crushed at the brim edge during shipping. The box was pulverized (most likely by USPS) and had to be wrapped in shrink wrap by USPS. I thought it was lost but arrived yesterday with no status update from USPS since early September.

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The photos were taken after popping the crown out so originally more crushed.

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Really nice find, Steve. Great job on the resurrection. Fine looking homburg.
 

PanosChris

Practically Family
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977
Hückel Weilheim "Hückel's Clipper" "Melé", 58 cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. The Felt is a Mix (Melé) with a Rough (Rauh) finish and very soft hand. I have a couple other "Hückel's Clipper" Hats.

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Great find Steve. These mele felts have a very pleasing hand. I guess there were other colors too? The few I can recall are all of this grey/white mixture.
 
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Location
Maryland
Great find Steve. These mele felts have a very pleasing hand. I guess there were other colors too? The few I can recall are all of this grey/white mixture.
Panos, From what I can recall most of the Rough / Rauh finish have a similar grays / whites mixture going back to the 1930s. These two J. Hückel´s Söhne Standard "Loden" are exceptions.

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https://germanaustrianhats.invision...tfabrik-weilheim/?do=findComment&comment=1485

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https://germanaustrianhats.invision...tfabrik-weilheim/?do=findComment&comment=1487
 

PanosChris

Practically Family
Messages
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Panos, From what I can recall most of the Rough / Rauh finish have a similar grays / whites mixture going back to the 1930s. These two J. Hückel´s Söhne Standard "Loden" are exceptions.

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https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/6-johann-hückel´s-söhne-hückel-hutfabrik-weilheim/?do=findComment&comment=1485

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https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/6-johann-hückel´s-söhne-hückel-hutfabrik-weilheim/?do=findComment&comment=1487
Well, these two are just exceptional...wow!
 
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17,514
Location
Maryland
Wilhelm Pless Wien "Extra Qualität", 57 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This a really beautiful Stiff Felt and in near mint condition. This is my first Wilhelm Pless Wien so a rare find. The only other WPW is a Silk Top Hat found by Robert (RLK). It's possible the Felt is Beaver because it's very dense but could be a blend. The liner is really fantastic. The color (not sure what to call it plus color changes) and company mark are striking. The contrasting sweatband with gold embossed company mark are great too.

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I have another beautiful Stiff Felt from the same store Ludwig Skrivanek Graz.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...z-hutfabrikation/?do=findComment&comment=2313
 
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