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  1. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Janyška & Cie. "Praga" possible late 1930s early 1940s. This sporty Homburg is from my 2016 NOS Czech find. Not a Austrian company but grew out of that tradition. Janyška was started in the 1920s in Valašské Meziříčí – Krásno about 25 km from Nový Jičín. By the way this is the...
  2. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Nathan, Thank you! I am enjoying your photos from Thailand!
  3. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    Marcel, The felt color and finish are super. Same with the components and the overall workmanship. The location of Botta. Salorino Ticino, Switzerland, was not far from Intra / Ghiffa, Italy so there could possibly be a connection.
  4. mayserwegener

    Swiss Hat Companies

    Marcel, Thank you for posting your Botta here. Sorry I missed your mention in "Post New Hats Here". I will be on the look out for more info on Botta than what is posted here. Need more Swiss Hats! :)
  5. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    David, Thank you!
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Echter Borsalino "Qualita Superiore" "Fico" "Lama" date stamped May 18, 1929. The felt has a very soft hand and is light in weight. The band is very wide with an interesting bow design. The sweatband and silk liner are of the highest quality. The Berlin store / hat company (Max Eckard) that...
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Terry, Thanks! It was my metal attack! :)
  8. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Timmy, Thank you! Super looking Borsalino "Peluche" from you yesterday! Great Specialty Finish by Borsalino!
  9. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Randall, Thank you again! Yes they can light up in the sunshine. This is a striking Velour finish called "Platin". I left this hat (it's a small size) with Graham Thompson of Optimo Chicago. We had a meeting at his production facility a couple years ago to discuss specialty finishes. I also...
  10. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Randall, Thank you! Super Excellent Quality Bowler from you today! The 1950s Borsalino Velour is very high quality Real Velour. The pre WWII Austrian Velour was the finest Real Velour. I would say J. Hückel´s Söhne / JHS was at the top. Technically JHS were in Czechoslovakia after WWI...
  11. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Echter Velour - Soleil, possibly late 1920s early 1930. This is only marked Soleil Velour that I have encountered. The Velour is fantastica and is extreme Zephyr weight so super pliable. There is no factory mark so a mystery hat. It has very wide band and with semi Bat Wing Bow. I found...
  12. mayserwegener

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Josef Pichler & Söhne Hut - Fabrik, Graz "Flexible", possibly 1930s and a recent arrival. Kaiser König Hof - Hut - Fabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Postcard possible early 1900s. I found this postcard back in 2012.
  13. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Steve, Thank you!
  14. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Randy, Thank you! We have to keep the tradition going! :)
  15. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Stefan, Thank you!
  16. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Mark, Thanks! The seller didn't show the box in the ad but mentioned it when I contacted him.
  17. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Greg, Thank you! Yes, the sweatband is reeded on both sides. German and Austrian Stiff Felt Hats often have such sweatbands. The reed on the outer side of the sweatband creates a cushioning effect.
  18. mayserwegener

    Post New Hats Here!

    Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz "Flexible", FP 5 3/4, possibly 1930s. Old Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz hats are not common especially in my size. I believe this is Fur Felt with a Chamois like finish. Based on the condition it must not have been worn often. Also a FP quarter size...
  19. mayserwegener

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz "Flexible", FP 5 3/4, possibly 1930s. Old Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz hats are not common especially in my size. I believe this is Fur Felt with a Chamois like finish. Based on the condition it must not have been worn often. Also a FP quarter size...
  20. mayserwegener

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz "Flexible", FP 5 3/4, possibly 1930s. Old Hutfabrik Josef Pichler & Söhne, Graz hats are not common especially in my size. I believe this is Fur Felt with a Chamois like finish. Based on the condition it must not have been worn often. Also a FP quarter size...

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