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PanosChris

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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
Very, very nice Steve. I love the details. That's the first WPW I see. The logo makes sense for it to contain some beaver fur, I guess. The loden melone is also fantastic and unique.
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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Denmark
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

Super new acquisition, Steve.
 
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Maryland
Very, very nice Steve. I love the details. That's the first WPW I see. The logo makes sense for it to contain some beaver fur, I guess. The loden melone is also fantastic and unique.
Panos, Thank you. Wilhelm Pless was an early leader in the Vienna hat industry. I come across them occasionally and they have all been small sizes. I don't think I have ever encountered a Soft Felt. The quality is very high. You will see Beaver fur listed for high quality pre WWII Austrian Stiff Felts.
 
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Nederland
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.

51747477110_d9eaa3e292_h.jpg


51747526715_5760918fe6_h.jpg


51745781102_3d125ec836_h.jpg


51747264354_8d05062ee7_h.jpg


51746623601_df582277fb_h.jpg


51745787030_a6d6e43efa_h.jpg


51744080852_56cef7be3d_h.jpg


51745789355_03a2799149_h.jpg


51744957043_8ed4a08327_h.jpg


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

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...z-hutfabrikation/?do=findComment&comment=2313
Superb hat, Steve. I'm running out of superlatives. I like that the bow is a bit shorter on the front than on the back.
 
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17,466
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Maryland
Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

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"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

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Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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Denmark
Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

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"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

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Yet another great find, Steve. Obviously of interest to me as it was sold in my hood :)

For anyone interested, here's some info in English about Crome & Goldschmidt.

https://www.mortenmikkelsen.dk/portfolio-items/c22-a-s-crome-goldschmidts-hovedudsalg/
 
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Location
Maryland
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Location
Maryland
Matt made an important discovery regarding a WWII era or older German Wool Soft Hat I posted on the "The International Wool Felt Consortium" post.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ol-felt-consortium.91613/page-18#post-2879543

Matt's discovery solves the location issue of the many no company mark German Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats with similar construction, components and paper labels / Stamps. I believe they probably came from Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik (BGH) because of the size / capacity of that factory but it could be one of the other Guben hat factories. I don't believe they are from C. G. Wilke.

Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/15-berlin-gubener-hutfabrik/
 
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18,378
Location
Nederland
Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

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51760188404_6581444dc6_h.jpg


51758686227_a5cf1d4554_h.jpg


51759519991_20ea15b105_h.jpg


51759761838_3cc4aef71e_h.jpg


51759766723_f7b8c5b2b9_h.jpg


51759769988_061525ae04_h.jpg


51760369250_1ed8ade8e9_h.jpg


51759534346_2a5ab5564a_h.jpg


"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

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Very nice Böhm stiff felt, Steve. In excellent condition as well. Great find.
 

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