Show or Tell your 'TOP TEN' Hats

[mayserwegener]

Ten Old Austrian and German Velours

J. Hückel's Söhne Superior Crystall Velour (probably 1930s)

Mayser Talpa (probably 1930s)

Brüder Böhm Velour (1930s maybe earlier)

J. Hückel´s Söhne Alpha Seal Velour (probably 1930s)

Erko Velours (1930s maybe earlier)

J. Hückel´s Söhne Zephyr Seal Velour (1930s)

P. & C. Habig Wien Velour (probably 1920s)

German or Austrian Velour (1920s maybe earlier)

German Back Bow Velour (probably pre 1920s)

J. Hückel's Söhne Sigma Foulard (1930s maybe earlier)

 

[randooch]

Jeff, your favorites show such variety! To be expected from a blues piano playin' classical oboist from SoCal now residing in SoDak. :eusa_clap

Steve, those velours are really something, a feast for my tired eyes.

Rabbit, I'm not quite sure what's better, the venerable plaster wall and hook, or the hats themselves! Beautiful photography.

Thanks for posting!

 

[Rabbit]

Jeff, great stuff! Love the Bowler in Civil War era style.

Steve, it's great to see some of your best Velours all in one place. An amazing selection.

Randall, thank you very much. That's a nice thing to say.

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks guys! Nik, that civil war reproduction is a cool hat. I wish I wore it more, but the low beehive seems to accentuate my round face... I've been thinking about getting a "Mosby" style hat from either Tim Bender or Clearwater.

By the way I'm kind of drooling over your VS in silver belly w/ greenish grey ribbon and the one in sand with a similar ribbon.

Likewise, Steve-- most impressive velours. I'll reiterate the comment I made to Rabbit in another thread: You are forcing me to start looking for a velour! :eusa_doh:

The P&C Habig and the backbow have brims I'd go nuts over.

How about a thread for "Top Ten Hats that belong to other loungers!?"

 

[Rabbit]

Thanks guys! Nik, that civil war reproduction is a cool hat. I wish I wore it more, but the low beehive seems to accentuate my round face... I've been thinking about getting a "Mosby" style hat from either Tim Bender or Clearwater.

By the way I'm kind of drooling over your VS in silver belly w/ greenish grey ribbon and the one in sand with a similar ribbon.

Likewise, Steve-- most impressive velours. I'll reiterate the comment I made to Rabbit in another thread: You are forcing me to start looking for a velour! :eusa_doh:

The P&C Habig and the backbow have brims I'd go nuts over.

How about a thread for "Top Ten Hats that belong to other loungers!?"

Jeff, thanks for your kind words on those two VSs. The felt/ ribbon color combinations really are a delight.

I know what you mean about the low-crown Bowler. It's so totally another style.

As for the long hairs and velours - they require a long search, but it will be worth it if you can find one that suits you eventually.

I like your suggestion for a new thread very much indeed, and I'm generally on the stingy side regarding opening new threads.
It could be a fun thread! Might dig up lots of buried treasures, too. If you don't start the new thread, I will for sure.

 

[RBH]

While not the 'top ten' this thread has some good ones from last year.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60413-The-best-of-2011

 

[mayserwegener]

Nik, Randell, Jeff, Thanks! It was fun putting it together.

 

[Rabbit]

While not the 'top ten' this thread has some good ones from last year.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60413-The-best-of-2011

That was a cool thread, thanks for bringing it back to our attention, RBH!

 

[rclark]

This thread deserves a bump! Now, I've got to put some thought into my Top 10.

Edit: Autocorrect has gotten really aggressive lately!

 

[Bob Roberts]

#1 Stetsonian (at the moment.)
All the rest are 2-9 and that can change daily.

 

[moontheloon]

good bump Rick....
I'll definitely chime in on this after some thought
sitting here thinking about it right now .... it's going to be harder than one may think

 

[mayserwegener]

Ten Old Austrian and German Velours (Update 04/19/16 now 14)

J. Hückel's Söhne Superior Crystall Velour (probably 1930s)

Mayser Ulm Velour (probably 1930s) New Entry!

Mayser Ulm "Talpa" (probably 1930s)

S. & J. Fraenkel Wien probably 1930s (New Entry!)

M.W.B. Stolzf. Luxury Velour probably 1930s (New Entry!)

Brüder Böhm Velour (1930s maybe earlier)

J. Hückel´s Söhne Alpha Seal Velour (probably 1930s)

Erko Velours (1930s maybe earlier)

J. Hückel´s Söhne Zephyr Seal Velour (1930s)

P. & C. Habig Wien Velour (probably 1920s)

German or Austrian Velour (1920s maybe earlier)

German Back Bow Velour (probably pre 1920s)

J. Hückel's Söhne Sigma Foulard (1930s maybe earlier)

C.G. Wilke probably late 1920s. (New Entry!)

 

[hatsRme]

Steve continues to AMAZE. Astounding assemblage!!

 

[TheDane]

What a luster they show, Steve! Some of them borderline metallic. Droooooool ...!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Those hats remind me of Candy in a box! Yummy! Hahahah

 

[Matt in the Hat]

Assembled for the group shot...

The whole cast of characters from left to right:

1. Green Borsalino Alessandria
2. Royal Stetson Pearl/Stitched Brim
3. Royal DeLuxe Stetson Open Road
4. Dobbs 100
5. Mallory Nokabout
6. North Valley "Field & Stream"
7. Stetson 3X (Vogue-style)
8. Stetson "Shady Oak" Open Road
9. Stetson 100
10. Blue Dobbs 20



Cheers,
JtL

Great Collection! I see Hat #8 sits on a Christmas Box. I have only seen one other like that in many years and I bought it. My thought it was some what rare. With your collecting what was your thought on that.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Bump for this old thread
Greetings All:
Anybody have big enough “Hats” to give this a try???
Be well. Bowen

 

[Redfokker]

Bump for this old thread
Greetings All:
Anybody have big enough “Hats” to give this a try???
Be well. Bowen

I'll have to give this some serious thought. But, I'm game.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I'll have to give this some serious thought. But, I'm game.

Good deal Red!!
It’s gonna be tough to leave some behind!
It sure got me thinking though.
Also a note:
It says “Top Ten” hats....not necessarily the best. Hmmm??
B

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’m thinking I’ll just be a spectator on this thread; I’m a piker compared to some here. Looking forward to the eye candy all the same.


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