German & Austrian Hutmachers

[mayserwegener]

Stefan, Thank you for posting the photo of the Gallinat liner logo. I did a trademark search and couldn't find anything relevant. The Echter Mayser "Wildleder" is super. Really like the elaborate liner patch and thin ribbon / bow. Also great color and finish. The Valetini Superior has a great look. I have no idea who made it but it's of high quality. I also tried a trademark search and again nothing came up. Hutfabrik Gebrüder Kurzthaler , Linz is a new one to me. They don't come up in any of the lists I have from pre WWII or post WWII. The hat does look great and of high quality. I did a quick Google search and the found the company address (I assume they are no longer in business) but no other details.

 

[steur]

Steve, thanks. Found the address for Gebrüder Kurzthaler too, but streetview doesn't show a hatshop there anymore. Apparently it was both a hatshop, clothing shop and in a more distant past a hatfactory too. Today something different: I seem to remember a discussion about wartime production of hats here recently. I missed out on a hat auction last week I would have loved to have won, but it was already sold. I have some pictures from the auction and from the seller, who still had a few of them on his phone. Hückel Standard homburg in black, size 56 and with a newspaper dated 1942 between the sweatband. It is possible of course that it was made before the war and only sold in 1942, but interesting nonetheless. Poor quality pictures, but I thought I'd share anyway.

 

[mayserwegener]

Stefan, I am sorry you missed on this fantastic JHS "Standard". I also came across it while searching. I can't remember when JHS stopped production but it's possible the hat is from 1942 but I tend to think it's a bit earlier.

I sent photos of the Gallinat, Valetini, and Gebrüder Kurzthaler to friend of mine in Germany. It's possible he might know something.

 

[steur]

Steve, thanks. Let's see what turns up. I would have loved to have this one. It was even worse because I missed on a 1946 Habig homburg in grey from the same seller a week before that! Can't win them all I guess.

 

[RJR]

Steve, thanks. Let's see what turns up. I would have loved to have this one. It was even worse because I missed on a 1946 Habig homburg in grey from the same seller a week before that! Can't win them all I guess.

 

[mayserwegener]

Ottmar Reich Lindenberg (Germany) Hat Holders. Ottmar Reich was originally just a Straw Hat Factory but also started making Fur Felt Hats in the 1920s. The first holder appears the oldest and the second and third later. They are all in very good condition.

Here is a label from an old O.R.L. Straw Hat that has the same stylized lettering on the triangle logo.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/18-ottmar-reich-hutfabrik/#entry1627

 

[steur]

That is a nice find, Steve. I've just had a look at your website again for the Ottmar Reich hats and there are some lovely examples there of their hats. All I've ever seen from Ottmar Reich are those stingy brim hats from the seventies and eighties.

 

[mayserwegener]

Stefan, Thanks! I can't remember if I have come across a 1950s or older O.R.L. Felt Hat. Lindenberg was known for Straw Hats (mostly Kreissäge/Boaters) and companies such as O.R.L. and Mayser Milz started making Felt Hats (in addition to Straw Hats) in the 1920s.

 

[Chepstow]

Awesome new hat stuff Gentlemen. I am very impressed on your finds.
I also have some new arrivals.

Stetson Premier - made by Mayser or Wegener in a dark green. Size 55

A very stingy Mayser Milz in gray Size 56
probably 60s

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[Chepstow]

Continued
Antilope Finish from unknown hatter - Size 56

and a Rousselet in dark gray - Size 56

That's enough for a day , found it on the Dortmund Fleamarket today!


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[Redfokker]

Continued
Antilope Finish from unknown hatter - Size 56

and a Rousselet in dark gray - Size 56

That's enough for a day , found it on the Dortmund Fleamarket today!


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All great examples of 1960s style. Embrace the stingy! Of course these are Uber Stingy, and really cool.

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks for the likes guys!
Mike, thank you. Yes thats right! The stingy hats
was very common in the 60s in Germany and a hat from a modern Time. Now this style has a revival today.



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[mayserwegener]

Thanks for the likes guys!
Mike, thank you. Yes thats right! The stingy hats
was very common in the 60s in Germany and a hat from a modern Time. Now this style has a revival today.



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Manfred, Super to see you had a successful day!

 

[Chepstow]

Indeed Steve. I was in Dortmund and the Bratwurst was excellent [emoji16] The guy from Montana was on the Schwenkgrill and we had a nice conversation about US Cars !


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[mayserwegener]

Indeed Steve. I was in Dortmund and the Bratwurst was excellent [emoji16] The guy from Montana was on the Schwenkgrill and we had a nice conversation about US Cars !


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Super!

 

[Chepstow]

Yes, that is the "famous" Schwenkgrill in Dortmund. Bratwurst in the middle, Krakauer on the left and Steaks on the right!


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[KarlCrow]

This is a duplicate of a post in the Borsalino thread. I think it's for the german market so apposite to here. If not I can delete this post.

hi, ok this is the one from Holland that went missing in postal land. What can anyone tell me about it now there are better pictures? It's in very good condition. Really nice hat.

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it says 5 1/2, but it fits my 57cm well. It was advertised as a 57.

 

[mayserwegener]

Karl, It looks great! My guess is that it's early to mid 1950s. Can you post a photo of the bow side and front view?

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Heinr. ITA Wien "Spezial", 57cm probably early 1960s.

 

[steur]

J. Heinr. ITA Wien "Spezial", 57cm probably early 1960s.

Steve, another great find. Very good looking hat to add to the collection (even if it isn't in your size).