German & Austrian Hutmachers

[rlk]

Custom made P. & C. Habig Wien Special Zefir with Ventilo, size 59cm. My guess is mid 1950s.

Very nice "American Style" Habig in great shape!

 

[mayserwegener]

I think it might have been worn mostly brim up. It is a bit formal.

 

[hatophile]

That hat looks minty Steve!

 

[mayserwegener]

Anton Pichler's "Comfortable-Hut" newspaper ad from 1897. Very interesting Homburg (notice not called that) with what appears to be metal screen side vents.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, great, the Hat was made off 100% Beaver and available in much more colors!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, It would be amazing to find one like this. It also mentions the stiff brim which we associate with the Homburg today. Does it say anything about ventilation?

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, no. Nothing about the ventilation. Here is a free translation from me.

Anton Pichler, comfortable hat!
Elegant, fine and practical Modehut completely replaced the stiff and soft hat by the preferential
the design and development. Since the stiff brim in greeting is ideal while the top is nice and soft and supple.
This hat is 1000 times as recognized only comfortable to wear head covering is preferably made by me and can only
be purchased directly from me. Made with fine beavermaterials and completely lightfast colors.
In order I'd be the exact head measurement in inches.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thank you for the translation!

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, was a pleasure for me!

He points out, that the brim is stiff Suitable better, to pull the hat to ladies.

 

[mayserwegener]

Lol!

 

[mayserwegener]

By the way Anton Pichler (Graz, Austria) eventually opened a factory in Neutitschein, Austria (now Novy Jicin, Czech Republic).

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, thats are news!! From who came the news?

 

[mayserwegener]

Actually I was incorrect. It was Pichler & Söhne. They were also in Graz. I am not sure if there was an relationship between them and Anton Pichler and Josef Pichler & Söhne also of Graz. Anton and Josef were brothers.

 

[Chepstow]

Peschel Biber ( Beaver ) black Fedora arrived. Age, mid 50's to early 60's.
Very low crown, so I shaped, a teardrop. Very good condition not often worn.
The felt is thick and stiff and holds with a lot of steam, any shape. Brim wide, 5,5 cm.
To shaping this Hat I spend one hour, because, he arrived, in a to low and small package.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Very nice! I like the ribbon work and lower profile. Also good job with the post shipment rework!

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, thanks. A nice Hat for a low price and my first Beaver. Thanks again for the tip, Steve.

 

[Chepstow]

1967 Habig Homburger, nice flea market find in very good condition and in my size.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Very nice find! P. & C. Habig maintained high quality.

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Steve, indeed! Very good quality!

 

[mayserwegener]

Series of pocket sized portriat photos I picked up recently. They are very high quality and in great condition especially considering their age.

Riga, Latvia 1896 (example of an early Fedora)

Bocum, Germany

Hannover, Germany 1892

Bielefeld, Germany