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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume", 58 cm, F.P. 5 1/2, 128 grams possibly early 1930s maybe late 1920s. The Stiff Felt came with an original J. Hückel´s Söhne internal wood frame Cardboard Box (see below) which is something I have been looking for many years. The Stiff Felt is in mint condition and overall is really fantastic (one of my finest). The black Felt has a great finish and is light in weight. The black Liner has a gold embossed JHS Crest that is offset by a off white textured + decorated Sweatband. The Bow design unique + striking. Also came with a JHS external Paper Size Tag (see below) which is also an item that I have been looking for a long time. The shop that sold all this was located in Užhorod, Czechoslovakia which was part of the Austrian Hungarian Empire up to 1919 and today Ukraine. This all came from a Czech source.

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J. Hückel´s Söhne External Pape Size Tag. It was folded at the line and tab placed under the bottom of the Band / Ribbon.

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There is only a tiny portion of the Paper Label left.

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Vented Spacers were behind the rear of the Sweatband. Their installation most likely caused the missing Paper Label. Highly possible they were supplied to the shop by JHS.

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J. Hückel´s Söhne Cardboard Box

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume" surrounded by original tissue paper.

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Here are similar J. Hückel´s Söhne Carboard Boxes but from the early 1900s.

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What a great addition, Steve. Love the ribbon work.
 

Rmccamey

I'll Lock Up
Messages
5,614
Location
Central Texas
One of those hats that never goes out of style.

As arrived. 1940s / early-1950s Royal Deluxe Stetson Open Road. It arrived with a center dent crease. Unusual for an Open Road. The felt shapes so easily ... but it doesn't quite fit me.

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Messages
18,915
Location
Central California
J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume", 58 cm, F.P. 5 1/2, 128 grams possibly early 1930s maybe late 1920s. The Stiff Felt came with an original J. Hückel´s Söhne internal wood frame Cardboard Box (see below) which is something I have been looking for many years. The Stiff Felt is in mint condition and overall is really fantastic (one of my finest). The black Felt has a great finish and is light in weight. The black Liner has a gold embossed JHS Crest that is offset by a off white textured + decorated Sweatband. The Bow design unique + striking. Also came with a JHS external Paper Size Tag (see below) which is also an item that I have been looking for a long time. The shop that sold all this was located in Užhorod, Czechoslovakia which was part of the Austrian Hungarian Empire up to 1919 and today Ukraine. This all came from a Czech source.

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52777114342_22d964e8d5_h.jpg


52778069190_61fe5865f1_h.jpg


52777924794_c364c676d7_h.jpg


52778081985_46a1ae1074_h.jpg


52777917469_faa00c755d_h.jpg


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J. Hückel´s Söhne External Pape Size Tag. It was folded at the line and tab placed under the bottom of the Band / Ribbon.

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There is only a tiny portion of the Paper Label left.

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Vented Spacers were behind the rear of the Sweatband. Their installation most likely caused the missing Paper Label. Highly possible they were supplied to the shop by JHS.

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J. Hückel´s Söhne Cardboard Box

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume" surrounded by original tissue paper.

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Here are similar J. Hückel´s Söhne Carboard Boxes but from the early 1900s.

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I’m not a big fan of stiff felt, but that’s one beautiful hat, Steve. There’s a richness and luxuriousness to those old hats that even the best modern hats just don’t have.
 
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17,218
Location
Maryland
I know little about paper labels and the like, but the bow, liner and sweat band are striking. I particularly like the sweat band. And the way you describe the felt…spectacular. And all in a box designed to survive the USPS!
Congratulations!
Gary, Thanks! The seller packed the Hat Box so well that it took me ~ 15 minutes to unwrap all the plastic padding.
 
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17,218
Location
Maryland
I’m not a big fan of stiff felt, but that’s one beautiful hat, Steve. There’s a richness and luxuriousness to those old hats that even the best modern hats just don’t have.
Brent, Thank you! I just can't resist when I find something like this in my size range. I was actually more excited about the box. :) The seller didn't tell me about the external size tag.
 
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10,806
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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StoryPNW

Practically Family
Messages
974
Location
Oregon
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Great addition Joe! I love the old Whippets.
 
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18,915
Location
Central California
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Awesome! Nice to have friends who look out for you too.
 
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17,855
Location
Nederland
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Great score, Joe!
 
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Glad it found a spot in your collection Joe. Looks good on ya!
Thank you Bob. Definitely hits a sweet spot with that color. Pretty sure it will be part of the grab and go gang.
Great addition Joe! I love the old Whippets.
Thanks Simeon. They really do have great proportions. The quintessential 50s Fedora.
Awesome! Nice to have friends who look out for you too.
Indeed it is. I appreciate you guys very much. ONE DAY. I’ll find something for you and Bob you haven’t found on your own. LOL. :cheers:
Great score, Joe!
Thank you Stefan. It is of course not without its warts.. like the color fading on the crown and ribbon… probably from stacking and brill cream. Nothing that can’t be written off as character.…. Or maybe “special two tone” model. LOL
 

groovemachine

New in Town
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15
I went in to my local hat shop today and found some new hats! I'm sure these are generally "below" you guys, but I wanted to do some business locally and found a few hats I can wear a lot and not care too much if anything happens to them. I will say that the Alfonso D'Este cap is really nice...fits like a glove, super soft, very light weight, and the lining is great. (I never would've gotten this cap if not for my wife's prodding, but I am really liking it!) The straw hat will get a workout all summer, and that porkpie is very soft...the crown can easily be manipulated. The big thick rolled edge with binding is awesome, but doesn't show too well in the pic below.

The shop owner was running a 40% off sale and her pricing on these is all from whenever she first acquired them, so VERY reasonable...$215 out the door for all 3. I will just post her comments/photos...the shop is "Classic Hats for Men (and Women)" in Des Moines, IA. She sells out of the first level of her house.
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Jason came to his appointment today and found a cap and two hats he liked. This 8 panel cap is a nice plaid, high quality, made in Italy by AD via Stefeno. Next up his hat choices.

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Here’s Jason’s summer hat — the Nantucket by Stetson in navy milan braid with florentine braid - naturally ventilating at the crown. Looks cool, so to speak!

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Jason got the Noah by Stefeno in soft brown fur felt. It’s a pork pie with a turned up brim and black ribbon trim. FLW wore a similar hat.

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Okay, here's a close-up of the porkpie as the photo above doesn't really showcase the ribbon work, rolled edge, and binding. Also, you can see how soft the hat is too...nice to find that on a porkpie as my black Scala porkpie is very stiff, but looks very dressy/classy. This Stefeno is such a nice soft color and soft feel as well.

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wsmontana

A-List Customer
Messages
371
Location
Montana
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Love that color — looks great on you!
Bill
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,306
Location
Denmark
I went in to my local hat shop today and found some new hats! I'm sure these are generally "below" you guys, but I wanted to do some business locally and found a few hats I can wear a lot and not care too much if anything happens to them. I will say that the Alfonso D'Este cap is really nice...fits like a glove, super soft, very light weight, and the lining is great. (I never would've gotten this cap if not for my wife's prodding, but I am really liking it!) The straw hat will get a workout all summer, and that porkpie is very soft...the crown can easily be manipulated. The big thick rolled edge with binding is awesome, but doesn't show too well in the pic below.

The shop owner was running a 40% off sale and her pricing on these is all from whenever she first acquired them, so VERY reasonable...$215 out the door for all 3. I will just post her comments/photos...the shop is "Classic Hats for Men (and Women)" in Des Moines, IA. She sells out of the first level of her house.
__________

Jason came to his appointment today and found a cap and two hats he liked. This 8 panel cap is a nice plaid, high quality, made in Italy by AD via Stefeno. Next up his hat choices.

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Here’s Jason’s summer hat — the Nantucket by Stetson in navy milan braid with florentine braid - naturally ventilating at the crown. Looks cool, so to speak!

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Jason got the Noah by Stefeno in soft brown fur felt. It’s a pork pie with a turned up brim and black ribbon trim. FLW wore a similar hat.

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Okay, here's a close-up of the porkpie as the photo above doesn't really showcase the ribbon work, rolled edge, and binding. Also, you can see how soft the hat is too...nice to find that on a porkpie as my black Scala porkpie is very stiff, but looks very dressy/classy. This Stefeno is such a nice soft color and soft feel as well.

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Welcome to the FL.

You've picked yourself three very nice groovy hats. They are definitely not "below" this forum. Wear them with joy and pride.

Looking forward to seeing your next acquisitions.
 

wsmontana

A-List Customer
Messages
371
Location
Montana
I went in to my local hat shop today and found some new hats! I'm sure these are generally "below" you guys, but I wanted to do some business locally and found a few hats I can wear a lot and not care too much if anything happens to them. I will say that the Alfonso D'Este cap is really nice...fits like a glove, super soft, very light weight, and the lining is great. (I never would've gotten this cap if not for my wife's prodding, but I am really liking it!) The straw hat will get a workout all summer, and that porkpie is very soft...the crown can easily be manipulated. The big thick rolled edge with binding is awesome, but doesn't show too well in the pic below.

The shop owner was running a 40% off sale and her pricing on these is all from whenever she first acquired them, so VERY reasonable...$215 out the door for all 3. I will just post her comments/photos...the shop is "Classic Hats for Men (and Women)" in Des Moines, IA. She sells out of the first level of her house.
__________

Jason came to his appointment today and found a cap and two hats he liked. This 8 panel cap is a nice plaid, high quality, made in Italy by AD via Stefeno. Next up his hat choices.

View attachment 503747

Here’s Jason’s summer hat — the Nantucket by Stetson in navy milan braid with florentine braid - naturally ventilating at the crown. Looks cool, so to speak!

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Jason got the Noah by Stefeno in soft brown fur felt. It’s a pork pie with a turned up brim and black ribbon trim. FLW wore a similar hat.

View attachment 503749
__________

Okay, here's a close-up of the porkpie as the photo above doesn't really showcase the ribbon work, rolled edge, and binding. Also, you can see how soft the hat is too...nice to find that on a porkpie as my black Scala porkpie is very stiff, but looks very dressy/classy. This Stefeno is such a nice soft color and soft feel as well.

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I really like the color scheme and curl on the porkpie and you wear it well!
 

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