German & Austrian Hutmachers

[mayserwegener]

Windsor, probably late 1950s, size 59cm. Not sure what German hat company made this hat but it's a very nice one and in great condition. Really like the pleated ribbon and bow treatment.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, really nice! Color and shape looks perfect. There is another one on Ebay!
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Windsor-Hut-...ssoires_Herrenmützen_Hüte&hash=item1c2ebe5580

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! I was suprised how nice it turned out to be. I would definitely go for the latest one.

 

[Chepstow]

Windsor with the brown sweatband are rarely. Most of the Windsor hats that I found on the flea market have a black sweatband.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel Weilheim Mercur Homburg, size 59cm 7 3/8, great condition, probably mid to late 1950s. The brim curl on this one is fantastic. Hückel Weilheim made really high quality hats during this time period. Awesome attention to detail!

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, a stunning example for hatmaking. I am glad that you won it! Wonderful!!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! Also really great felt. The color and finish are fantastic.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, what's about a noggin shot with the beauty! I would like to see the hat in action!

 

[mikespens]

Awesome addition Steve. Amazing liner and topper condition.

 

[mayserwegener]

Here you go!

 

[Chepstow]

ahhh, yes. I knowed it! What a beauty Hückel. He looks so fantastic on you! Great hat, now on my wish list.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! I am sure you will find one! This photo in natural light shows the brim curl, felt color and finish better.

Hückel Weilheim Mercur Homburg

 

[mayserwegener]

Wanamaker Stores / P. & C. Habig Vienna (1906-13) American newspaper ads marketing the "Lighest Derby Hat in the World".

1906 American market P. & C. Habig Vienna Federleicht (Feather Light) Derby Hat

 

[mayserwegener]

I found that P. & C. Habig Wien were the last hat company to make Silk Top Hats.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, nice ads and a sharp Mercur! A fine hat also in natural light! I Look forward to find a Hückel this year!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks and Happy New Year!

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Steve, my friend! A Happy New Year for you too!
Maybe it brings some new wonderful hats for us!

 

[mayserwegener]

I never bothered to check but German Wikipedia has a nice page on JHS.

http://de.wikipedia...._Hückel’s_Söhne

They have some nice prints from 1898:

Fabrik in Neutitschein (1898)

In: Dargebracht von den Industriellen Oesterreichs unter dem hohen Protectorate Seiner K. und K. Hoheit des Durchlauchtigsten Herrn Erzherzogs Franz Ferdinand (Hrsg.) Die Gross-Industrie Oesterreichs. Festgabe zum glorreichen fünfzigjährigen Regierungs-Jubiläum Seiner Majestät des Kaisers Franz Josef I.. 4, Leopold Weiss, Wien 1898, X. Bekleidungs-Industrie.

In: offered by manufacturers of Austria under the high Protectorate of His Serene Highness the K. and K. Archduke Francis Ferdinand (Hfsg.) The gross industrial Austria. Festschrift for glorious fifty year anniversary of His Majesty Government of Emperor Franz Joseph I.. 4, Leopold Weiss, Vienna 1898, X. Garment industry.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, I was sure, that you knowed, it! If I'd known that, I would have posted pictures.

 

[Chepstow]

my new addition. Mayser Milz Homburger. The condition inside looks like new!
I haven't him, maybe with luck he is on the way.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/251204337276...twU=&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true