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[ShadowXY]

Ok so my Akubra came in! Its second hand, clearly not a Camp Draft. Maybe a Snowy River?

Not sure if I should keep the hat as is (just touched up the brim and point) or go for the cattelmans crease like a CD. Thoughts on what model it may br and what to do?

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Looks great as is. Could be the Snowy but whatever they are great hats & they can take a storm.

 

[The Shoe]

Ok so my Akubra came in! Its second hand, clearly not a Camp Draft. Maybe a Snowy River?

Not sure if I should keep the hat as is (just touched up the brim and point) or go for the cattelmans crease like a CD. Thoughts on what model it may br and what to do?

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Looks like a Snowy River to me.

 

[mayserwegener]

Resolut Homburger Hutfabrik (R.H.H.) "Komet", 58 cm, possibly the later 1950s. R.H.H. was located in Köppern which is close to Bad Homburg (the birthplace of the Homburg Hat). The Black Felt is of high quality with a very nice Smooth Finish. The Bow design really catches the eye. It has a really nice Form with a wider Brim. R.H.H. hats are less common so I was happy find this one.

Some of the R.H.H. Tip protectors are very thick and tend to stick to the printed Logo on the Liner.

"Resolut" was reversed stamped and originally had a gold coating which only small remnants remain. The photo below show that it was stamped from the underside. If you expand the photo you can see the small circular lines from the die. There was mostly likely a second die for the upper side. The black exterior coating + gold were applied after the stamping. The leather is very thin so this probably made this stamping process less difficult. I couldn't find much on how this might have been accomplished so I could be totally wrong about the process. I can't recall seeing this before but I could just overlooked it.

Carl Bühler Esslingen was the hat store that sold this Homburg Hat. Unfortunately they went out of business (after 130 years) back in 2023.

https://stuttgart.t-online.de/regio...-buehler-schliesst-nach-ueber-130-jahren.html

Some of the label is faint. The Quality / Model is "Komet".

Open Crown

Natural Light

 

[Blare]

Resolut Homburger Hutfabrik (R.H.H.) "Komet", 58 cm, possibly the later 1950s. R.H.H. was located in Köppern which is close to Bad Homburg (the birthplace of the Homburg Hat). The Black Felt is of high quality with a very nice Smooth Finish. The Bow design really catches the eye. It has a really nice Form with a wider Brim. R.H.H. hats are less common so I was happy find this one.

Some of the R.H.H. Tip protectors are very thick and tend to stick to the printed Logo on the Liner.

"Resolut" was reversed stamped and originally had a gold coating which only small remnants remain. The photo below show that it was stamped from the underside. If you expand the photo you can see the small circular lines from the die. There was mostly likely a second die for the upper side. The black exterior coating + gold were applied after the stamping. The leather is very thin so this probably made this stamping process less difficult. I couldn't find much on how this might have been accomplished so I could be totally wrong about the process. I can't recall seeing this before but I could just overlooked it.

Carl Bühler Esslingen was the hat store that sold this Homburg Hat. Unfortunately they went out of business (after 130 years) back in 2023.

https://stuttgart.t-online.de/regio...-buehler-schliesst-nach-ueber-130-jahren.html

Some of the label is faint. The Quality / Model is "Komet".

Open Crown

Natural Light

A fine looking hat Steve !

 

[Blare]

William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

 

[jeffgarf]

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William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

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Love those kind of finds.

 

[Pellie]

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William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

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Very nice Joe, suits you well!

 

[Blare]

Love those kind of finds.

For sure!!

Very nice Joe, suits you well!

Thanks Marcel!

 

[Pellie]

For sure!!


Thanks Marcel!

First time i saw this brand.

 

[mayserwegener]

A fine looking hat Steve !

Joe, Thank you!

 

[Blare]

First time i saw this brand.

Me as well. @DaveProc did a little digging for me and came up with a little bit of info. I might put it together in a new post

 

[mayserwegener]

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William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow”
5 1/2 Crown Open (approx 4 1/2 as shaped)
2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge
1 1/2 black grosgrain ribbon
Unreeded sweatband.

This latest arrival caught my eye with a few production elements that looked a bit older, including the unreeded sweatband, taped unstitched rear seam and small black circular size tag. However in hand we find a thin clear crinkly liner tip which points to at least later 1940s. The hat was being sold with a Stephen L Stetson hat box that didn’t in my opinion appear to have any relation to the hat. Due to the condition and extremely high shipping cost for the box, I was able to work out a deal with the seller to ship only that hat. My original thought was this was a store brand private label hat and that WM Spath may have been a men’s store in Philadelphia. However the manufacturing elements do not appear to match any of the usual suspects for private label manufacturers of the era. There is not any manufacturer’s labels under the sweat… at least not what I could find as I did have to be very careful with this old reeded sweatband. I will say the Hand Made impression on the sweat is reminiscent of one I saw on a MacLachlan made private label hat. But again no other tell tale signs of maker. The 1854 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA address points a a fairly small likely retail storefront. Maybe a bit of @DaveProc detective work may yield some more information, but I am leaning to William Spath being an independent hatter in Philly, who maybe did some finishing work on his own hats, from hat bodies he purchased from a felt supplier… similar to the cottage hatting industry that is growing today. It might explain manufacturing elements that span a few decades all on one hat. A smaller hatter may not make the sweeping changes that a larger private label manufacturing block may make.

Whatever the case, whoever did make this hat knew what they were doing! It’s is a very fine and well made hat, designed in the 5 1/2 crown, 2 1/2 brim with 3/8 bound edge and 1 1/2 ribbon “whippet like” styling that was becoming popular late 1940s into 1950s. A few tiny surface level moth nips on the slightly velvety nap, but nothing too significant. I had thought it was going to need a good steaming back into shape, but what you see here is after just a good brushing, some sun and a hand shaping. As might have been expected with the unreeded… the hat was a bit snug when first putting on, but with wear it’s settling in and fitting quite nicely. I’m happy to own this interesting little piece from WM Spath “Styles of To-Morrow”.

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Joe, Fantastic looking William (WM) Spath - Hand Made
“Styles of To-Morrow” Soft Felt! You wear it well!

 

[jeffgarf]

With thanks to @Frunobulax for bringing this brand to my attention in an old post about Dayton, OH hatters, I must say I am very surprised and impressed by the quality of this Engelbert Hatters of Dayton fedora I just received. A think, fine felt with a 5 1/2" crown, as creased, and a 2 3/4" contrasting black brim. This is one fine hat. The bow work is also very impressive. No Langenberg rebrands from these guys. They seem to have been the real deal.

 

[jeffgarf]

I don't know if these hats qualify for the "great" in Great British Hat Makers since I cannot seem to find any information whatsoever about them, Hilhouse & Co. I am posting these here, among other appropriate threads, to see if anyone knows anything about the makers, the history, or the age of the hats. They will require a good bit of work, but the felt is fine. They will need serious reshaping and sweatband repair so I am looking to prioritize if there is any historical value to doing the work.

 

[jeffgarf]

More on Hilhouse & Co.

 

[Frunobulax]

With thanks to @Frunobulax for bringing this brand to my attention in an old post about Dayton, OH hatters, I must say I am very surprised and impressed by the quality of this Engelbert Hatters of Dayton fedora I just received. A think, fine felt with a 5 1/2" crown, as creased, and a 2 3/4" contrasting black brim. This is one fine hat. The bow work is also very impressive. No Langenberg rebrands from these guys. They seem to have been the real deal.

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Cool. You'd think there would be more around here bit I never see them. Most I have seen are stingies.

 

[jeffgarf]

Cool. You'd think there would be more around here bit I never see them. Most I have seen are stingies.

I thought this one was going to be too, but once I got it shaped and steamed I was even more pleasantly surprised.

 

[jeffgarf]

Once more late entry. Disney Otter Fifteen. Insanely moldable and comfortable. @TimmyV had the only other one I've seen here.

 

[HatsBySam]

Once more late entry. Disney Otter Fifteen. Insanely moldable and comfortable. @TimmyV had the only other one I've seen here.

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I Have been searching for more Disney hats! Very impressed with the one I have.

 

[jeffgarf]

I Have been searching for more Disney hats! Very impressed with the one I have.

This is my third (I think) and they are among my very best in terms of the feel to the hand. This otter one is a whole different level, though.