Johann Hückel´s Söhne (pre 1940)

[steur]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible Seal Velour"

All four of them are great hats, Steve, but this one really caught my eye. Stunning looking velour finish.

 

[splintercellsz]

Justin, thanks. Looking at the hats you're posting I guessed you would like that one.

Very welcome! I hope to someday find something similar. Beautiful

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[mayserwegener]

All four of them are great hats, Steve, but this one really caught my eye. Stunning looking velour finish.

Stefan, Thank you! Yes color and Velour finish. I am looking forward to wearing this one when the temps drop.

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible" "Seal Velour", measures 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. The Velour on this one is fantastic (molds like clay) and in perfect condition. The color is a Dark Chocolate Brown that absorbs all light so very difficult to photograph. This hat had a Crease Clip because you can see the deep crease is still present in the Crown. Also a very interesting liner that coordinates with the felt color. I couldn't locate a paper label but might be farther up into the crown. What is interesting is that I have J. Hückel ´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirror from Huthase (from the same time period) with a similar style hat (Color, Form).

 

[steur]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible" "Seal Velour", measures 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. The Velour on this one is fantastic (molds like clay) and in perfect condition. The color is a Dark Chocolate Brown that absorbs all light so very difficult to photograph. This hat had a Crease Clip because you can see the deep crease is still present in the Crown. Also a very interesting liner that coordinates with the felt color. I couldn't locate a paper label but might be farther up into the crown. What is interesting is that I have J. Hückel ´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirror from Huthase (from the same time period) with a similar style hat (Color, Form).

That's another fantastic hat, Steve! Lovely velours and a great find in that condition. The advertising piece is the cherry on the cake.

 

[Redfokker]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible" "Seal Velour", measures 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. The Velour on this one is fantastic (molds like clay) and in perfect condition. The color is a Dark Chocolate Brown that absorbs all light so very difficult to photograph. This hat had a Crease Clip because you can see the deep crease is still present in the Crown. Also a very interesting liner that coordinates with the felt color. I couldn't locate a paper label but might be farther up into the crown. What is interesting is that I have J. Hückel ´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirror from Huthase (from the same time period) with a similar style hat (Color, Form).

The hat history lessons that your collection provides is worth the price of admission here Steve. Cool advertising piece, a wonderful addition. Classic example, love, love, love.

 

[mayserwegener]

Stefan, Mike, Thank you! I am always looking for old Velours like this one. I recently found an old hat case from Huthase that I need to post photos of.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Love all these Velours you posted the last pages!
I really would like to have one, too! But I never saw one - and I live in Germany!

 

[mayserwegener]

Love all these Velours you posted the last pages!
I really would like to have one, too! But I never saw one - and I live in Germany!

Thanks! Yes they are difficult to find so I am always searching. There are some really fantastic Velours in this thread.

 

[mayserwegener]

J.Hückel´s Söhne "Paltin", 55cm probably mid 1930s. The Velour on this one is really amazing. This hat came with original box.

 

[KarlCrow]

J.Hückel´s Söhne "Paltin", 55cm probably mid 1930s. The Velour on this one is really amazing. This hat came with original box.

What type of felt is the velour made from?

 

[mayserwegener]

What type of felt is the velour made from?

Karl, It was made from Wild Hare. There might be other fur in the mix. The finest Velour was produced from Wild Hare (some say Saxon Hare). The process of making this Hot Wet Brushed Velour was very time consuming (probably Hand Hot Wet Brushed). I am not sure how they got this "Platin" effect but it's amazing. In my opinion JHS made the finest Velours. You may want to take a look at this article of Echter / Prima Velour.

Hair Velour / Real (Echter) Velour / Prime (Prima) Velour Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933)

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/216-hair-velour-real-echter-velour-prime-prima-velour-fabrikation-von-damen-und-herren-filzhüten-der-deustchen-hutmacher-zeitung-1933/

 

[KarlCrow]

Karl, It was made from Wild Hare. There might be other fur in the mix. The finest Velour was produced from Wild Hare (some say Saxon Hare). The process of making this Hot Wet Brushed Velour was very time consuming (probably Hand Hot Wet Brushed). I am not sure how they got this "Platin" effect but it's amazing. In my opinion JHS made the finest Velours. You may want to take a look at this article of Echter / Prima Velour.

Hair Velour / Real (Echter) Velour / Prime (Prima) Velour Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933)

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/216-hair-velour-real-echter-velour-prime-prima-velour-fabrikation-von-damen-und-herren-filzhüten-der-deustchen-hutmacher-zeitung-1933/

Thanks (-:

 

[alanfgag]

oh my...!

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha - Seal Velour", French Point 4 probably mid 1930s. The black Velour felt (very difficult to photograph, absorbs light) is really fantastic (perfect condition) with a beautiful Alpha quality Seal Velour finish. This hat came from the same seller as the J.Hückel´s Söhne "Paltin" and most likely belonged to the same original owner. It also came with an original Hückel box.

The following photographed really shows the quality of the Alpha quality Seal Velour (close sheared with high gloss).

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Again, just great these velours

 

[mayserwegener]

Matt, Thank you!

 

[Chepstow]

Splendid Hückel Steve!
Looks beautiful.



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[Chepstow]

Found a old Hückel Superior today! The color is blue and I am sure you will not find some old blue Hückel much often. I think is one of the older Hückel!

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