Pre 1940s dress hats

[mayserwegener]

Garrett, Really fantastic! Congrats!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This pre-1934 (United Hatters of North America) dead stock Mallory was in need of rescue. A big thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for pointing this out on the bay. Much appreciated!

Before and after photos:

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Wow! I knew it would look spectacular in your hands and I’m not disappointed!

 

[Just Daniel]

Wow! A great win and you really cleaned it up well. Super!

This pre-1934 (United Hatters of North America) dead stock Mallory was in need of rescue. A big thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for pointing this out on the bay. Much appreciated!

Before and after photos:

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[Blare]

This pre-1934 (United Hatters of North America) dead stock Mallory was in need of rescue. A big thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for pointing this out on the bay. Much appreciated!

Before and after photos:

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Tremendous Garret! Big thumbs up to Brent on the assist!

 

[Garrett]

Tremendous Garrett! Big thumbs up to Brent on the assist!

Thanks, Joe. Agree 100% I owe Brent big time for this find. Will need to start sending him lottery tickets!

 

[TheOldFashioned]

This pre-1934 (United Hatters of North America) dead stock Mallory was in need of rescue. A big thanks to Brent @deadlyhandsome for pointing this out on the bay. Much appreciated!

Before and after photos:

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I remember seeing the listing for this one. Good to see it ended up in your incredible collection and getting some TLC to bring back its former glory.

 

[Garrett]

This one has been posted before - I'm grateful Justin @splintercellsz was willing to let it go:

 

[alanfgag]

Nice new arrivals Garrett!

 

[mayserwegener]

Ludwig Skrivanek Graz (Austria), Hutfabrikation, Wool or Wool - Fur, possibly early 1930s. A very unique Melange Stiff Felt that arrived in November 2019.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wegener "Start", possibly late 1920s. A Melange Felt with Over Welt Curled Brim plus Back Bow. This one arrived in January 2020.

 

[Garrett]

Nice new arrivals Garrett!

Thanks, Alan. One of them literally has your name on it.

 

[steur]

This one has been posted before - I'm grateful Justin @splintercellsz was willing to let it go:


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This one and the Mallory have my heart go into overdrive. Superb finds, Garrett, and good to see these brought back to life when needed. A joy to see.

Ludwig Skrivanek Graz (Austria), Hutfabrikation, Wool or Wool - Fur, possibly early 1930s. A very unique Melange Stiff Felt that arrived in November 2019.

Wegener "Start", possibly late 1920s. A Melange Felt with Over Welt Curled Brim plus Back Bow. This one arrived in January 2020.

This is why I like this thread so much. Two more examples of exquisite hats we don't see anymore. Fabulous finds, Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

This is why I like this thread so much. Two more examples of exquisite hats we don't see anymore. Fabulous finds, Steve.

Stefan, Thank you! This is a great thread! Also a thank you to Garrett for bringing it to the forefront with his fantastic hats!

 

[M Hatman]

Wegener "Start", possibly late 1920s. A Melange Felt with Over Welt Curled Brim plus Back Bow. This one arrived in January 2020.

SOOOOOOO Much to like about this beauty!!!!!!!!!

 

[mayserwegener]

SOOOOOOO Much to like about this beauty!!!!!!!!!

Mark, Thank you! Old Wegener Soft Felts are very rare finds.

 

[Garrett]

Steve's post just reminded me of a R&M Wegener soft felt that I've been meaning to show here. Stefan @steur sent this one over earlier in the year. Usually upon hearing a fedora is made of wool we cringe but many quality European hats of yesteryear were made with wool and this heathered charcoal is a fine example:

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Hückel "Elastic" Melone/Derby/Bowler

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Dobbs...best guess is 1930 something. 2 1/4” bound brim in a gray with strong blue undertones.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

rare find: Rockel Velour Superior
nice velour felt, although (as Steve already said) not as high class as JHS-Velours
charcoal with violet tint - interesting lining in a great blue - no manufacturer's label found
I would have thought late 30s; Steve says: probably 1940s - he surely knows better...

I have only secured this rare find: with 55 cm - US 6 7/8 - UK 6 3/4 too small for me,
so I'm happy to pass it on to anyone who is interested...

 

[mayserwegener]

rare find: Rockel Velour Superior
nice velour felt, although (as Steve already said) not as high class as JHS-Velours
charcoal with violet tint - interesting lining in a great blue - no manufacturer's label found
I would have thought late 30s; Steve says: probably 1940s - he surely knows better...

I have only secured this rare find: with 55 cm - US 6 7/8 - UK 6 3/4 too small for me,
so I'm happy to pass it on to anyone who is interested...

Matt, Again great find! I tend to think it's late 1930s early 1940s.