German & Austrian Hutmachers

[Chepstow]

Fantastic find Steve! Wonderful old Print Plates!
That is a true little treasure.


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[mikespens]

Wow!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! I have an engraver friend with presses so I might be able to test them out. That is assuming the deal goes through.

Mike, Thanks too!

 

[Chepstow]

That Sounds great, Steve!
Now you are able to Print your own Catalog of Hat Logos! I am very interrested so See all the Logos.


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[Rogera]

Wow!

And some! great find!

Hello Manfred!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Logos are really an interesting finds.
As Manfred I wait to see them printed. That's will be a pleasure.
Good work Steve!

 

[Fastuni]

Steve, you never cease to amaze us.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks again!

Daniele, Roger, Raschid, Thanks!

This is probably not the most wise decision on my part but I didn't want these to end up in a museum collection. I want to test them out and have photos available online so everyone can see them. This is the real downfall of the hat museums and museums with hat related collections. They have no interest in making their collections available online. There is no photo archiving taking place as far as I know and if it was they would be worried about ridiculous copyright issues. Also in some cases a large amount of the collection sits in storage never to be displayed. Sorry for the rant!

 

[javadave61]

Sorry for the rant!

Your rant is my education. Thank you!

 

[mikespens]

Rant on Steve! Were these used to print the liner logos or just general printing for advertisement?

 

[hatsRme]

Super Steve; another amazing find for you! A collective bow in your direction on this one.

 

[mayserwegener]

Dave, Charlie, Thanks!

Mike, Thanks too! I am not really sure. One is of a factory building so I can't see that being for a liner logo. Could be a combination? I am open to suggestions. I will also have my engraving friend from the USBEP take a look at them when / if they arrive.

 

[mayserwegener]

O.F. Hess "Praga", size 58cm, WWI era. I had the ribbon / bow replaced because the original was scratched beyond repair (from stacking). The felt on this hat is truly fantastic. Also great form!

 

[mikespens]

Very classy hat Steve, it does have a blue hue to it right?

 

[mayserwegener]

Mike, Thanks! I would say more gray but it has a mix of colors.

 

[1mach1]

Steve! That is gorgeous. I really like the finish on the felt. I'll bet it's nice and soft. What is the brim width, it look somewhere around 2 1/4"? Also, I assume this hat came originally without a liner, due to the crown tag.

 

[mayserwegener]

Harv, Thank you! Yes it's very soft. The brim is about 2 1/4 inches. This is the original crown patch. Here is what the under side looks like.

 

[Chepstow]

Nice, very Nice Steve! Looks like great Quality felt!

Sorry Roger, saw it to Late .
Hello Roger hope all is good!


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[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks!

 

[1mach1]

Harv, Thank you! Yes it's very soft. The brim is about 2 1/4 inches. This is the original crown patch. Here is what the under side looks like.

Fantastic! Looks to be barely worn.