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German & Austrian Hutmachers

Steve1857

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Mayser "Grosser Preis" / M. Mertés Hutfabrik, Jnh. Max Hecht Nürnberg 8 , measures 58.5 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s (this based on a February 3, 1932 Newspaper Sweatband Spacer). This one is difficult to date because of the non matching Liner and Sweatband plus no Paper Label. I tend to think it was made by Mayser Ulm based on the construction, components and Felt are of very high quality. I have collected some information but have to do more research. It's rare to find a Mélange Stiff Felt. I believe this is Fur Felt because of the very soft hand but it might have some Wool in the mix. The Mélange is mostly different shades of Gray maybe a tinge of Red other unknown Colors. The Finish is some what roughly clipped so Flamand Velour like. This is one of my better recent finds. As I mentioned it's difficult / rare to find this type of Stiff Felt.

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A really nice find, Steve. Looks in great shape. A stiff felt with a joint European history. We all need some of that entente cordiale between nations right now.
 
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Mayser "Grosser Preis" / M. Mertés Hutfabrik, Jnh. Max Hecht Nürnberg 8 , measures 58.5 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s (this based on a February 3, 1932 Newspaper Sweatband Spacer). This one is difficult to date because of the non matching Liner and Sweatband plus no Paper Label. I tend to think it was made by Mayser Ulm based on the construction, components and Felt are of very high quality. I have collected some information but have to do more research. It's rare to find a Mélange Stiff Felt. I believe this is Fur Felt because of the very soft hand but it might have some Wool in the mix. The Mélange is mostly different shades of Gray maybe a tinge of Red other unknown Colors. The Finish is some what roughly clipped so Flamand Velour like. This is one of my better recent finds. As I mentioned it's difficult / rare to find this type of Stiff Felt.

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You're on a roll with these recent finds, Steve. This is another fabulous one.
 
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A really nice find, Steve. Looks in great shape. A stiff felt with a joint European history. We all need some of that entente cordiale between nations right now.
Steve, Thank you! I am fairly certain it's of German origin. M. Mertés was a wholesaler / representative in Cologne. I have a P. & C. Habig catalog that mentions him as their representative for Germany (see below). I have no evidence of a connection with Mayser Ulm but that is possible.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Berlin Catalog (Late 1890s early 1900s).

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1935 Cologne address book with M. Mertés.


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yttclothing

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Hey guys , seal velour , is that the quality or is it actually made out of seal ? I always thought quality and finish but someone’s saying that it is actually made out of pelts the hat in question is a Tonak I’ve attached a few photos
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Hey guys , seal velour , is that the quality or is it actually made out of seal ? I always thought quality and finish but someone’s saying that it is actually made out of pelts the hat in question is a Tonak I’ve attached a few photos View attachment 407268
Paddy, Good to hear from you! "Seal Velour" is a JHS / Tonak Velour finish type. It's a close cropped Velour with high gloss. The Felt content is mostly Wild Hare.
 

yttclothing

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Paddy, Good to hear from you! "Seal Velour" is a JHS / Tonak Velour finish type. It's a close cropped Velour with high gloss. The Felt content is mostly Wild Hare.
Thanks Steve that’s what I thought, I’m not getting many hats in these days but if I find some older interesting ones I’ll make sure to post them !
 
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Anton Peschel Dinkelsbühl "Windsor - Hut", 58 cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. The Gray Felt has a nice Chamois finish. Also like the thin ribbon bow design with contrasting brim binding. This Hat came a from a Czech source.

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Gorgeous hat, Steve. A very attractive style the German manufacturers did so well. Love it.
 
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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", 57.5 cm, 118 grams. possibly mid 1920s to early 1930s. This is a Ladies Stiff Felt Riding Hat but since it's a JHS + very unique I decided to pick it up. It appears to be entirely original and in NOS condition. The Black smooth finished Felt is the same as a Men's JHS "Elastic" Stiff Felt. The 4.5 cm Brim is not curled and has downward flange with a thin Binding. The Grosgrain Sweatband with padded which is stitched in with a X pattern. The Bow is on the left side like Men's Hats. There is also has a long fabric Strap which you see on some Ladies Hats. I couldn't find a paper label so maybe this was custom made by JHS. Definitely a very unique piece for my museum. :)

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Steve1857

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", 57.5 cm, 118 grams. possibly mid 1920s to early 1930s. This is a Ladies Stiff Felt Riding Hat but since it's a JHS + very unique I decided to pick it up. It appears to be entirely original and in NOS condition. The Black smooth finished Felt is the same as a Men's JHS "Elastic" Stiff Felt. The 4.5 cm Brim is not curled and has downward flange with a thin Binding. The Grosgrain Sweatband with padded which is stitched in with a X pattern. The Bow is on the left side like Men's Hats. There is also has a long fabric Strap which you see on some Ladies Hats. I couldn't find a paper label so maybe this was custom made by JHS. Definitely a very unique piece for my museum. :)

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Wonderful Steve.
 

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