German & Austrian Hutmachers

[Steve1857]

Mayser "Grosser Preis" / M. Mertés Hutfabrik, Jnh. Max Hecht Nürnberg 8 , measures 58.5 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s (this based on a February 3, 1932 Newspaper Sweatband Spacer). This one is difficult to date because of the non matching Liner and Sweatband plus no Paper Label. I tend to think it was made by Mayser Ulm based on the construction, components and Felt are of very high quality. I have collected some information but have to do more research. It's rare to find a Mélange Stiff Felt. I believe this is Fur Felt because of the very soft hand but it might have some Wool in the mix. The Mélange is mostly different shades of Gray maybe a tinge of Red other unknown Colors. The Finish is some what roughly clipped so Flamand Velour like. This is one of my better recent finds. As I mentioned it's difficult / rare to find this type of Stiff Felt.

A really nice find, Steve. Looks in great shape. A stiff felt with a joint European history. We all need some of that entente cordiale between nations right now.

 

[steur]

Mayser "Grosser Preis" / M. Mertés Hutfabrik, Jnh. Max Hecht Nürnberg 8 , measures 58.5 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s (this based on a February 3, 1932 Newspaper Sweatband Spacer). This one is difficult to date because of the non matching Liner and Sweatband plus no Paper Label. I tend to think it was made by Mayser Ulm based on the construction, components and Felt are of very high quality. I have collected some information but have to do more research. It's rare to find a Mélange Stiff Felt. I believe this is Fur Felt because of the very soft hand but it might have some Wool in the mix. The Mélange is mostly different shades of Gray maybe a tinge of Red other unknown Colors. The Finish is some what roughly clipped so Flamand Velour like. This is one of my better recent finds. As I mentioned it's difficult / rare to find this type of Stiff Felt.

You're on a roll with these recent finds, Steve. This is another fabulous one.

 

[mayserwegener]

A really nice find, Steve. Looks in great shape. A stiff felt with a joint European history. We all need some of that entente cordiale between nations right now.

Steve, Thank you! I am fairly certain it's of German origin. M. Mertés was a wholesaler / representative in Cologne. I have a P. & C. Habig catalog that mentions him as their representative for Germany (see below). I have no evidence of a connection with Mayser Ulm but that is possible.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin Catalog (Late 1890s early 1900s).

1935 Cologne address book with M. Mertés.

 

[mayserwegener]

You're on a roll with these recent finds, Steve. This is another fabulous one.

Stefan, Thank you! I hope to post some photos later today of me wearing it. I have a very unique / mystery Stiff Felt still to post.

 

[yttclothing]

Hey guys , seal velour , is that the quality or is it actually made out of seal ? I always thought quality and finish but someone’s saying that it is actually made out of pelts the hat in question is a Tonak I’ve attached a few photos

 

[mayserwegener]

Hey guys , seal velour , is that the quality or is it actually made out of seal ? I always thought quality and finish but someone’s saying that it is actually made out of pelts the hat in question is a Tonak I’ve attached a few photos View attachment 407268

Paddy, Good to hear from you! "Seal Velour" is a JHS / Tonak Velour finish type. It's a close cropped Velour with high gloss. The Felt content is mostly Wild Hare.

 

[yttclothing]

Paddy, Good to hear from you! "Seal Velour" is a JHS / Tonak Velour finish type. It's a close cropped Velour with high gloss. The Felt content is mostly Wild Hare.

Thanks Steve that’s what I thought, I’m not getting many hats in these days but if I find some older interesting ones I’ll make sure to post them !

 

[mayserwegener]

München Hat Factories and Hat Shops (München Address Book, 1915)

 

[mayserwegener]

Heinrich Böhm in Brüder Böhm Soft Felt Hat (1920)

Heinrich Böhm, Public Partner of the Brüder Böhm Hat Factory, production of Felt Hats, Hair and Woolen Stumps in Vienna and Bubna near Prague (1902) "Industry, Trade and Transport News, Volume 78, Wien, 1902".

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible", FP 5, 116 grams, possibly later 1920s. Interesting unique Box Bow. Post WWI JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Type 1a.

 

[mayserwegener]

Anton Peschel Dinkelsbühl "Windsor - Hut", 58 cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. The Gray Felt has a nice Chamois finish. Also like the thin ribbon bow design with contrasting brim binding. This Hat came from a Czech source.

 

[steur]

Anton Peschel Dinkelsbühl "Windsor - Hut", 58 cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. The Gray Felt has a nice Chamois finish. Also like the thin ribbon bow design with contrasting brim binding. This Hat came a from a Czech source.

Gorgeous hat, Steve. A very attractive style the German manufacturers did so well. Love it.

 

[mayserwegener]

Gorgeous hat, Steve. A very attractive style the German manufacturers did so well. Love it.

Stefan, Thank you! I will take some photos wearing it.

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", 57.5 cm, 118 grams. possibly mid 1920s to early 1930s. This is a Ladies Stiff Felt Riding Hat but since it's a JHS + very unique I decided to pick it up. It appears to be entirely original and in NOS condition. The Black smooth finished Felt is the same as a Men's JHS "Elastic" Stiff Felt. The 4.5 cm Brim is not curled and has downward flange with a thin Binding. The Grosgrain Sweatband with padded which is stitched in with a X pattern. The Bow is on the left side like Men's Hats. There is also has a long fabric Strap which you see on some Ladies Hats. I couldn't find a paper label so maybe this was custom made by JHS. Definitely a very unique piece for my museum.

 

[Steve1857]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", 57.5 cm, 118 grams. possibly mid 1920s to early 1930s. This is a Ladies Stiff Felt Riding Hat but since it's a JHS + very unique I decided to pick it up. It appears to be entirely original and in NOS condition. The Black smooth finished Felt is the same as a Men's JHS "Elastic" Stiff Felt. The 4.5 cm Brim is not curled and has downward flange with a thin Binding. The Grosgrain Sweatband with padded which is stitched in with a X pattern. The Bow is on the left side like Men's Hats. There is also has a long fabric Strap which you see on some Ladies Hats. I couldn't find a paper label so maybe this was custom made by JHS. Definitely a very unique piece for my museum.

Wonderful Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wonderful Steve.

Steve, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Anton Peschel Dinkelsbühl "Diplomat" "Reiner Haarhut" "Tornado", 58 cm possibly late 1950s. The Smooth Finish Gray (Dural) Felt is of medium weight and easily dry creases. A mid width Band with a sharp looking Bow design.

Open Crown

 

[mayserwegener]

"J. Heinrich Ita Wien" "K. u. K. Hof - Hutfabrikant Wien", Reverse Painted Display, Beveled Glass, Brass Frame, Zinc Back Plate, Foldout Wire Stand, 20 cm x 6.5 cm, Very Early 1900s. Rare to come across items of this quality.

 

[Steve1857]

"J. Heinrich Ita Wien" "K. u. K. Hof - Hutfabrikant Wien", Reverse Painted Display, Beveled Glass, Brass Frame, Zinc Back Plate, Foldout Wire Stand, 20 cm x 6.5 cm, Very Early 1900s. Rare to come across items of this quality.

Yet another outstanding hat ephemera find, Steve. Congrats

 

[steur]

"J. Heinrich Ita Wien" "K. u. K. Hof - Hutfabrikant Wien", Reverse Painted Display, Beveled Glass, Brass Frame, Zinc Back Plate, Foldout Wire Stand, 20 cm x 6.5 cm, Very Early 1900s. Rare to come across items of this quality.

Fabulous find, Steve. Great graphics and excellent condition.