Manfred, Thanks!
Interesting, and lovely liner logo. I'd never heard of Wisko before either, but did find another one listed on ebay, totally different liner though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AUT...ZE-US7-EU56-/142175120986?hash=item211a4c2e5aWISKO "Kosmos", 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 1 7/8 inches probably late 1930s. I think this Fur Felt or could be Wool / Fur blend. I couldn't find anything on WISKO. The paper label format is similar some other mystery hats of similar quality.
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Celia, Thanks! The seller is just south of Potsdam. I have checked company names (initials, acronyms) on lists I have but no luck.
Manfred, Thank you for deciphering the letters. Seems like a good guess regarding Baden Baden.
Absolutely gorgeous hat. You must have a special radar of some sort to dig up all these magnificent hats. Are those moth nibbles on the crown? That would be a shame, but still; for a hat of that age..."Orion", 58cm, Crown 6 inches Open, Brim 2 3/8 inches probably late 1930s. No company mark and most likely made of wool or wool / fur mix. This is a common man's hat that rarely survived. The felt has a great color and shine to it and can be modeled into any shape. Also I really interesting light weight liner. This is one of four hats that I recently found from the same source.
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Wow. That's a real beauty Steve.Förster "Saturn Pat.", 58cm, Wool, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. I believe this one was made by Max Förster Hat Factory Altenburg (Thuringia) so a first for me (as far as I know). The felt is stiff but works well with this type of form and has a very nice color + finish. Also an interesting sweatband finish effect.
I am in awe of your ultimate awesomeness! These are really a great collection.J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, Otto Abendthum, Zella - Mehlis (Thuringia, Germany). I was missing this model so happy to find one.
I have several of these JHS Promotional Pocket Mirrors. You can see the seven models here.
Förster "Saturn Pat.", 58cm, Wool, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. I believe this one was made by Max Förster Hat Factory Altenburg (Thuringia) so a first for me (as far as I know). The felt is stiff but works well with this type of form and has a very nice color + finish. Also an interesting sweatband finish effect.
"Orion", 58cm, Crown 6 inches Open, Brim 2 3/8 inches probably late 1930s. No company mark and most likely made of wool or wool / fur mix. This is a common man's hat that rarely survived. The felt has a great color and shine to it and can be modeled into any shape. Also I really interesting light weight liner. This is one of four hats that I recently found from the same source.
WISKO "Kosmos", 58cm, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 1 7/8 inches probably late 1930s. I think this Fur Felt or could be Wool / Fur blend. I couldn't find anything on WISKO. The paper label format is similar some other mystery hats of similar quality.
What I like in Steve's research is its ability to find hats that make up the historical mosaic of ancient Central Europe production.Förster "Saturn Pat.", 58cm, Wool, Crown Open 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. I believe this one was made by Max Förster Hat Factory Altenburg (Thuringia) so a first for me (as far as I know). The felt is stiff but works well with this type of form and has a very nice color + finish. Also an interesting sweatband finish effect.
