German & Austrian Hutmachers

[mayserwegener]

Edelweiss fedora in green velour. Size 56 (but feels smaller) with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. As expected it's Swiss made, but I'll admit I did also expect some more precision from the Swiss. The felt is wonderful (colour aside), but the finishing is mediocre at best. The sweatband is toast, the ribbonwork a bit sloppy and the liner is sagging. It can all be remedied, but still...
Looks like it's from 1961.

Stefan, This Velour is from Oberbayerische Hutfabrik gmbH. Miesbach. Usually they look better than this one so maybe it got messed up along the way. I am not sure about the possible date numbers.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/99-oberbayerische-hutfabrik-gmbh-miesbach/

Here is some more on Miesbach Velour.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...ndorfer-velour-hutfabrik-miesbach-oberbayren/

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/150-koch-velour-hutbarik/

 

[mayserwegener]

Rehfus fedora in green. Size 56 with the underwelt brim at 6cm and the crom at 10,5cm at the center dent. Attractive shape to this one and an interesting ribbon treatment. Some damage to the brim edge and the reed, but very wearable (if you like green). Don't know about the age, but I have not seen a Rhefus label like this one before.

Stefan, Great find! I really like the look of this one. Good sporting look. I don't believe I have seen that sweatband logo. The paper label format is similar but I don't believe I have seen that logo on a paper label but I have this somewhat similar logo on a liner.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/20-rehfus-cie-hutfabrikanten/#findComment-1896

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Stefan, This Velour is from Oberbayerische Hutfabrik gmbH. Miesbach. Usually they look better than this one so maybe it got messed up along the way. I am not sure about the possible date numbers.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/99-oberbayerische-hutfabrik-gmbh-miesbach/

Here is some more on Miesbach Velour.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...ndorfer-velour-hutfabrik-miesbach-oberbayren/

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/150-koch-velour-hutbarik/

Thanks for the clarification, Steve: Now that you've said and shown it, I remember “Edelweiß-Hut”. It's interesting that Stefan's hat appears to have a different paper label format - 1961, slightly later than the examples on your site. That also confused me, because I put it together with a group of labels that have the “Farbe”, “Form”, “Qual.” and “Com.” underneath each other in a similar way - this is also the case with stiff felts, but I'll look for it soon...

 

[steur]

Stefan, This Velour is from Oberbayerische Hutfabrik gmbH. Miesbach. Usually they look better than this one so maybe it got messed up along the way. I am not sure about the possible date numbers.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/99-oberbayerische-hutfabrik-gmbh-miesbach/

Here is some more on Miesbach Velour.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...ndorfer-velour-hutfabrik-miesbach-oberbayren/

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/150-koch-velour-hutbarik/

Stefan, Great find! I really like the look of this one. Good sporting look. I don't believe I have seen that sweatband logo. The paper label format is similar but I don't believe I have seen that logo on a paper label but I have this somewhat similar logo on a liner.

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Thank you, Steve. I was too hasty with the conclusion that the Edelweiss was Swiss made. I think it can be saved and made to look better than it does now. because the felt really is very good.
As for Rehfus: I will go for those as soon as I see them.

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible" made for Ober Österreich Hutmanufaktur Thom. Janout Linz, F.P. 5 3/4 possibly later 1920s. Ober Österreich Hutmanufaktur Thom. Janout Linz had wholesale and retail locations. At this time they were not a manufacturer. The retail location at Schmidtorstr. 1 is still in business today. It's interesting that I have recently come across a couple of J. Hückel´s Söhne sourced Stiff Felts.

Janout Hüte, Schmidtorstr. 1 Linz

Photo by: Werner Wittersheim, 12/27/2009, https://live.staticflickr.com/4008/4266422755_b44bb54d96_h.jpg

 

[marting81]

1935

 

[mayserwegener]

1935

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Martin, Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Brüder Böhm "Ascot", 59 cm, Wool, possibly mid 1930s. First of all I would like to thank Matt for the shipping assistance! This Stiff Felt was made by the Brüder Böhm Neutitschein / Nový Jičín, Czechoslovak factory. The Wool Felt has a Chamois like finish and is in mint condition. The overall all condition of this Stiff Felt is excellent. The only flaw is that the wind cord is missing. This is a really great example of a fantastic Wool Stiff Felt!

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Franz Hanel Mähr.(Moravia)-Schönberg Advertisement (1901)

FRANZ HANEL, Master Furrier
Mähr. (Moravia)-Schönberg, Langegasse No. 16 2

Recommends himself for the production of all work relevant to the furrier business. Warehouse of all types of fur goods, as well as muffs, collars, caps for men, women and children. All fur goods and winter clothes are also taken over for storage over the summer. He also recommends his large selection of men's and boys' hats from the cheapest to the finest quality, as well as collapsible top hats and silk top hats from the most renowned factories. All hat repairs are also carried out quickly and inexpensively.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Brüder Böhm "Ascot", 59 cm, Wool, possibly mid 1930s. First of all I would like to thank Matt for the shipping assistance! This Stiff Felt was made by the Brüder Böhm Neutitschein / Nový Jičín, Czechoslovak factory. The Wool Felt has a Chamois like finish and is in mint condition. The overall all condition of this Stiff Felt is excellent. The only flaw is that the wind cord is missing. This is a really great example of a fantastic Wool Stiff Felt!

Natural Light

Franz Hanel Mähr.(Moravia)-Schönberg Advertisement (1901)

FRANZ HANEL, Master Furrier
Mähr. (Moravia)-Schönberg, Langegasse No. 16 2

Recommends himself for the production of all work relevant to the furrier business. Warehouse of all types of fur goods, as well as muffs, collars, caps for men, women and children. All fur goods and winter clothes are also taken over for storage over the summer. He also recommends his large selection of men's and boys' hats from the cheapest to the finest quality, as well as collapsible top hats and silk top hats from the most renowned factories. All hat repairs are also carried out quickly and inexpensively.

You're welcome, Steve. I'm glad it made it to you safely. I had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful stiff felt hat up close and I have to say: I have rarely held such a magnificent wool felt in my hand - and even rarer in such fantastic condition. Congratulations on this piece, which is a credit to your great collection.

 

[mayserwegener]

You're welcome, Steve. I'm glad it made it to you safely. I had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful stiff felt hat up close and I have to say: I have rarely held such a magnificent wool felt in my hand - and even rarer in such fantastic condition. Congratulations on this piece, which is a credit to your great collection.

Matt, Thank you!