German & Austrian Hutmachers

[steur]

Here's one I found recently.
Hückel Novo Velour in black. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11,5cm at the center dent. All the Hückel quality we've come to expect. It did have a liner, but that was too far gone to save.

 

[mayserwegener]

Here's one I found recently.
Hückel Novo Velour in black. Size 57 with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 11,5cm at the center dent. All the Hückel quality we've come to expect. It did have a liner, but that was too far gone to save.

Stefan, Super! Excellent gloss!

 

[steur]

Stefan, Super! Excellent gloss!

Thank you, Steve, Yes, the felt is all Hückel goodness!

 

[mayserwegener]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", size 57cm, 198 grams, 1935 probable production year. I have three examples of "Auto Cape" which is based on Austrian Patent "133275" (1933) by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann in Wien. The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and an Insert being a part of the invention. I have three examples of "Auto Cape", this one with a Straw Insert, one with a Felt Insert and one with the Insert removed. All three are dent free. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent "133275" by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann Wien that P. & C. Habig Wien called "Auto Cape". The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and the Insert being a part of the invention. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent Office Patent NO. 133276. Issued on May 10, 1933. Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann In Vienna. (English Translations in the images. Originally in German)

Austrian Patent 133275 addendum from 1936.

"Auto Cape" appears to only use a Crown Insert so not as complicated as the Austrian Patent 133276 process. It's possible some of the other processes are incorporated but that would require removing the Inserts.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin "Special Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 208 gram, I found in 2015 has a Felt Insert. I couldn't find a paper label and didn't want to damage the Sweatband. The Felt and Straw Inserts add additional weight. I only have the Austrian Patent 133276 details and no information on "Auto Cape".

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 58 cm, 124 grams. This Stiff Felt is missing the "Auto Cape" Insert so they were removable but don't know how this was accomplished (and not taking the risk of trying). The weight is 84 grams lighter than the Felt Insert "Auto Cape" which is probably size 58 cm.

"Auto Cape"

It's possible the glue residue is from the "Auto Cape" Insert.

One of the inventors, Adolf Sindermann has a good number of hat related patents. His company was a major supplier of felt stumpen and capelines. P. & C. Habig Wien didn't produce Felt so Sindermann & Co. could have been one their Felt sources.

 

[Steve1857]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", size 57cm, 198 grams, 1935 probable production year. I have three examples of "Auto Cape" which is based on Austrian Patent "133275" (1933) by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann in Wien. The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and an Insert being a part of the invention. I have three examples of "Auto Cape", this one with a Straw Insert, one with a Felt Insert and one with the Insert removed. All three are dent free. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent "133275" by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann Wien that P. & C. Habig Wien called "Auto Cape". The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and the Insert being a part of the invention. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent Office Patent NO. 133276. Issued on May 10, 1933. Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann In Vienna. (English Translations in the images. Originally in German)

Austrian Patent 133275 addendum from 1936.

"Auto Cape" appears to only use a Crown Insert so not as complicated as the Austrian Patent 133276 process. It's possible some of the other processes are incorporated but that would require removing the Inserts.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin "Special Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 208 gram, I found in 2015 has a Felt Insert. I couldn't find a paper label and didn't want to damage the Sweatband. The Felt and Straw Inserts add additional weight. I only have the Austrian Patent 133276 details and no information on "Auto Cape".

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 58 cm, 124 grams. This Stiff Felt is missing the "Auto Cape" Insert so they were removable but don't know how this was accomplished (and not taking the risk of trying). The weight is 84 grams lighter than the Felt Insert "Auto Cape" which is probably size 58 cm.

"Auto Cape"

It's possible the glue residue is from the "Auto Cape" Insert.

One of the inventors, Adolf Sindermann has a good number of hat related patents. His company was a major supplier of felt stumpen and capelines. P. & C. Habig Wien didn't produce Felt so Sindermann & Co. could have been one their Felt sources.

Super finds, Steve.

 

[Pellie]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", size 57cm, 198 grams, 1935 probable production year. I have three examples of "Auto Cape" which is based on Austrian Patent "133275" (1933) by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann in Wien. The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and an Insert being a part of the invention. I have three examples of "Auto Cape", this one with a Straw Insert, one with a Felt Insert and one with the Insert removed. All three are dent free. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent "133275" by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann Wien that P. & C. Habig Wien called "Auto Cape". The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and the Insert being a part of the invention. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent Office Patent NO. 133276. Issued on May 10, 1933. Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann In Vienna. (English Translations in the images. Originally in German)

Austrian Patent 133275 addendum from 1936.

"Auto Cape" appears to only use a Crown Insert so not as complicated as the Austrian Patent 133276 process. It's possible some of the other processes are incorporated but that would require removing the Inserts.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin "Special Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 208 gram, I found in 2015 has a Felt Insert. I couldn't find a paper label and didn't want to damage the Sweatband. The Felt and Straw Inserts add additional weight. I only have the Austrian Patent 133276 details and no information on "Auto Cape".

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 58 cm, 124 grams. This Stiff Felt is missing the "Auto Cape" Insert so they were removable but don't know how this was accomplished (and not taking the risk of trying). The weight is 84 grams lighter than the Felt Insert "Auto Cape" which is probably size 58 cm.

"Auto Cape"

It's possible the glue residue is from the "Auto Cape" Insert.

One of the inventors, Adolf Sindermann has a good number of hat related patents. His company was a major supplier of felt stumpen and capelines. P. & C. Habig Wien didn't produce Felt so Sindermann & Co. could have been one their Felt sources.

Nice find. I also like the leather sweatbands!

 

[BobHufford]

this one with a Straw Insert,

Mind blown …

 

[Pellie]

Wegener Colonel in black. Good condition. A littlebit too small for me, but a little stretch will do the job i think. Great felt on this one!
For 15 euro, including shipping, it was a bargain!!

 

[steur]

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", size 57cm, 198 grams, 1935 probable production year. I have three examples of "Auto Cape" which is based on Austrian Patent "133275" (1933) by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann in Wien. The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and an Insert being a part of the invention. I have three examples of "Auto Cape", this one with a Straw Insert, one with a Felt Insert and one with the Insert removed. All three are dent free. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent "133275" by Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann Wien that P. & C. Habig Wien called "Auto Cape". The patent claim is to make a stiff felt hat that is resistant to denting and the Insert being a part of the invention. There are more details below regarding Austrian Patent "133275" and "Auto Cape".

Austrian Patent Office Patent NO. 133276. Issued on May 10, 1933. Adolf Sindermann and Hans Frankmann In Vienna. (English Translations in the images. Originally in German)

Austrian Patent 133275 addendum from 1936.

"Auto Cape" appears to only use a Crown Insert so not as complicated as the Austrian Patent 133276 process. It's possible some of the other processes are incorporated but that would require removing the Inserts.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin "Special Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 208 gram, I found in 2015 has a Felt Insert. I couldn't find a paper label and didn't want to damage the Sweatband. The Felt and Straw Inserts add additional weight. I only have the Austrian Patent 133276 details and no information on "Auto Cape".

P. & C. Habig Wien "Spezial Qualität" with "Auto Cape", 58 cm, 124 grams. This Stiff Felt is missing the "Auto Cape" Insert so they were removable but don't know how this was accomplished (and not taking the risk of trying). The weight is 84 grams lighter than the Felt Insert "Auto Cape" which is probably size 58 cm.

"Auto Cape"

It's possible the glue residue is from the "Auto Cape" Insert.

One of the inventors, Adolf Sindermann has a good number of hat related patents. His company was a major supplier of felt stumpen and capelines. P. & C. Habig Wien didn't produce Felt so Sindermann & Co. could have been one their Felt sources.

Fantastic finds and very cool seeing them side by side. Superb, Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Super finds, Steve.

Steve, Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Nice find. I also like the leather sweatbands!

Marcel, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Mind blown …

Bob, Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic finds and very cool seeing them side by side. Superb, Steve.

Stefan, Thanks! It was interesting to take a look at all three.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wegener Colonel in black. Good condition. A littlebit too small for me, but a little stretch will do the job i think. Great felt on this one!
For 15 euro, including shipping, it was a bargain!!
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Marcel, Super find and great deal! R & M Wegener made really fine Homburgs Hats!

 

[mayserwegener]

S. J. Fraenkel Wien, "600", 58 cm possibly mid to late 1950s. The black Felt is of a medium weight and has a soft hand. The Crown has a lower profile with a medium width Band and Bow. The overall condition is excellent.

Open Crown

 

[Pellie]

Hückel homburg black. Only a sizelabel inside, so not sure about the age. Don't know either where the number 2150/3 stands for. It's a very modest homburg. The crown is not that big/high. It's in a 100% mint condition. Felt is great. Payed 10 euro's for it, so i don't complain at all

 

[Steve1857]

Hückel homburg black. Only a sizelabel inside, so not sure about the age. Don't know either where the number 2150/3 stands for. It's a very modest homburg. The crown is not that big/high. It's in a 100% mint condition. Felt is great. Payed 10 euro's for it, so i don't complain at all
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A Hückel for €10, what's not to like.

Nice find, Marcel.

 

[Pellie]

A Hückel for €10, what's not to like.

Nice find, Marcel.

And shipping costs (5 euro's) ;-)

 

[Steve1857]

And shipping costs (5 euro's) ;-)

A bargain in any one's book, Marcel

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel homburg black. Only a sizelabel inside, so not sure about the age. Don't know either where the number 2150/3 stands for. It's a very modest homburg. The crown is not that big/high. It's in a 100% mint condition. Felt is great. Payed 10 euro's for it, so i don't complain at all
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Marcel, Super Find! What a deal and in NOS condition!