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Hey all!
Here's some pics of the Hückel and Rockel that arrived yesterday in the Second Great Netherlands-California Hat Exchange. Stefan has posted them beautifully in the German and Austrian Hutmachers thread, and his photography skills far exceed mine, so I will let his work speak for them in the archives.
Here's some sunlight pics.
This one resisted a pinch, even with the negotiating skills of the Jiffy, so I decided to let it be traditional.
Head shot:
Here it is with it's travelling companion.
And just the Hückel:
Like I said to Mike, that bow plucks my heartstrings like a washtub bass!
Best part about the trade is knowing three nice vintage lids are now back in use and being enjoyed rather than on a shelf gathering dust.
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Likewise!Be still my heart!!
Nice! I love Biltmore hats as well.Just came in the mail today. Vintage Biltmore. How vintage, I cannot say. Anyone have any ideas?
Light mothing that I might be able to brush over. And a wind cord the seller failed to mention, pleasant surprise! Of my 40+ hats, only one other has a wind cord.
Biltmore hasn't disappointed me yet. This is #4.
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Fabio, Thanks!A very nice black fedora...
that is absolutely gorgeous !!!
Hey Moon! Thanks so much! At a size 7 5/8 and under 60 bucks, I couldn't;t resist - especially after seeing yours as it is quite similar! I mean, it feels and looks as if it was barely worn! More 'coveted' than worn. I plan to do the same!that is absolutely gorgeous !!!
looks to be of 1930s vintage
and I do not believe the brim has been trimmed ... looks all original to me
I have a similar Standard with a 2 1/4' brim ... 2 1/8"is not an uncommon width for the era
fantastic find
you landed a true gem my friend ... enjoy itHey Moon! Thanks so much! At a size 7 5/8 and under 60 bucks, I couldn't;t resist - especially after seeing yours as it is quite similar! I mean, it feels and looks as if it was barely worn! More 'coveted' than worn. I plan to do the same!
$60? You got a steal on that one. Great hat Jack, let's see it on you.Hey Moon! Thanks so much! At a size 7 5/8 and under 60 bucks, I couldn't;t resist - especially after seeing yours as it is quite similar! I mean, it feels and looks as if it was barely worn! More 'coveted' than worn. I plan to do the same!
It's a lovely hat. Great German quality. Still sorry I had to let mine go.Hut-Seidl München "Garant" made by Mayser Ulm, 60cm probably mid 1950s. Very high quality felt that easily dry creases. Also I really like the ribbon width and hat form. Hut-Seidl München had a strong historical connection with Mayser Ulm.
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Stefan, Thank you!It's a lovely hat. Great German quality. Still sorry I had to let mine go.
Can't help with the age, but I sure like the look of it. Very nice looking velour.Just came in the mail today. Vintage Biltmore. How vintage, I cannot say. Anyone have any ideas?
Light mothing that I might be able to brush over. And a wind cord the seller failed to mention, pleasant surprise! Of my 40+ hats, only one other has a wind cord.
Biltmore hasn't disappointed me yet. This is #4.
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Very nice looking hat, Fabio. I really like these older ones. This one is in great shape too.My last acquisition, the vintage Sombreros De Luca, made in Argentina, probably 60's, but can be older. It has a frayed bow. Mint condition, my first black fedora. I couldn't find any information about the hat maker.
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My thoughts exactly, John. Good to see them in action and it's what this forum is about too!Hey all!
Here's some pics of the Hückel and Rockel that arrived yesterday in the Second Great Netherlands-California Hat Exchange. Stefan has posted them beautifully in the German and Austrian Hutmachers thread, and his photography skills far exceed mine, so I will let his work speak for them in the archives.
Here's some sunlight pics.
This one resisted a pinch, even with the negotiating skills of the Jiffy, so I decided to let it be traditional.
Head shot:
Here it is with it's travelling companion.
And just the Hückel:
Like I said to Mike, that bow plucks my heartstrings like a washtub bass!
Best part about the trade is knowing three nice vintage lids are now back in use and being enjoyed rather than on a shelf gathering dust.
Powered by happy thoughts
O yes! Great look. No need to to take it off (but it has some competetion I see in the background there).Headshots...
Very nice profile!Headshots...
one of the best hats I've seen on you ... awesome !!!Headshots...
Geez...that looks so good on you.Headshots...