German & Austrian Hutmachers

[beetleything]

Fantastic thread - thanks.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks to you too! You might also want to check my site (see my signature) which is better organized.

 

[yttclothing]

Received this beauty, not much a fan of the traditional style band, but this felt is superb seal finish it is so fine and soft to the touch, it captures the light really well , I'm thinking 50's Rheinhut

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! Don't see many Trachten hat with this type of form (city dress meets Trachten). I think you are right about it being from the 1950s. My guess would be late 1950s maybe a bit later.

 

[mikespens]

Nice!

 

[mayserwegener]

"Alte Hutmacherwerstätte " (19. Jahrhdt.) "Technisches Museum, Wien, XIII."

I recently received this old Austrian postcard. The Old Hat Maker Workshop at "Technisches Museum Wien" was financed by Peter Habig who was the founder P. & C. Habig Wien. He died in 1916 so probably the workshop was constructed in the very early 1900s. I don't believe it survived WWII but I am checking with the museum. The hat makers last name Hasenreiter is Hare Rider in English.

 

[mayserwegener]

Received this beauty, not much a fan of the traditional style band, but this felt is superb seal finish it is so fine and soft to the touch, it captures the light really well , I'm thinking 50's Rheinhut]

I found out some interesting information regarding Rheinische Hutfabrik.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/182-rheinische-hutfabrik/

 

[Chepstow]

Very nice Cards and Mirrors Steve. The luck is on your side.
Nice finds Daniele!
Looks good the "Trachten" Hat, Paddy!
Nice refurbished work, Garrett!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! Not sure if you saw this old Mayser Velour I found.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/3-mayser-hutfabrik/page__st__120#entry1050

 

[Chepstow]

Wonderful Mayser my friend, the color, felt are amazing! That is truly one of your spectacular hat's .
If I have time I will post my new Rehfus Melone I bought on a fleamarket this month! Very interesting Melone. An old liner and a relative new retailer sweatband. I try it tomorrow.

 

[deenis]

I think that this is a hat that is truly worthy of praise. I would be proud to wear it.

 

[Chepstow]

So here are the photos of the Rehfus Zephyr Melone in Size 55,5. The Condition is outstanding.
The liner looks old but the sweatband is a retailer sweatband and definitely younger. Also the liner is glued not stitched.

 

[mikespens]

Very nice Manfred! I especially like the bow treatment

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Wow that is a great find! I am not really sure about it's age because it's in such good condition. It's possible it goes back to the late 30s early 40s or a post war hybrid (mix of old and new). How much does it weigh? It's a Zephyr but doesn't have the weight listing like your older one. Also Thanks! regarding the old Mayser Velour.

 

[Chepstow]

Mike and Steve, thanks!
The weight is 122 g / Gramm ! Do you know the founding Date of Hans Körner Düsseldorf?

 

[mayserwegener]

So it's not a super Zephyr! I will see what I can find on Hans Körner Düsseldorf. I tend to think it's from the 1950s but maybe modified WWII era stock. As we know the company didn't start back to production until 1951.

 

[Chepstow]

That can be possible!
Maybe you find some Information about Hans Körner. Let me know.

 

[mayserwegener]

It's definitely a beautifully made hat. I saw similar quality and craftsmanship with this 1950s Rehfus Homburg.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/20-rehfus-federleicht/#entry975

 

[alanfgag]

Wonderful indeed. If it is from the 1950s, it preserves beautiful pre-war lines. :eusa_clap

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Steve and Alan.
It's a pity that Rehus closed his Doors at 1964. Rehfus or better the Oberländer was more a hunter and book autor as a hat manufacturer!