Czech Republicans: Tonak, Huckel, no name

[Plattso]

Speaking of Tonak, here's a light blue-ish hat with the labels.

 

[moehawk]

This was listed on Goodwill as "1950 Tibet Velour", along with some bad pics. Wondering if it might be an autocorrected Thibet, I threw out a last minute bid and won it. Turns out not French, but Czech.



Here's where the description on the listing came from...


And a head shot. It's just a bit loose...



The crown is a scant 5 inches high, the brim is 2 3/4 inches. No lightweight at 170 grams. The swearband has the kind of fake-y feelling like reconstituted, although it could be the processing. The velour is nothing like vintage, but still nice and plush with a very pettable hand. Very well made, with a stitched in liner. I'm guessing this was one of the nicer offerings for it's time.
I am assuming it was made by Tonak.

 

[jeffgarf]

I got this Tonak from an eBay purchase today. Although it was advertised as 1940's vintage fur, I bought it knowing that was not the case. If anyone could help me identify the era (and honestly the material) of the hat, I would be most appreciative. I thought it would be rabbit fur, but upon seeing it, I thought perhaps wool, now I am thinking maybe beaver? I am not sure if Tonak used (or uses) either of those in its hat productions. I guess some research is in order.

 

[Pellie]

I got this Tonak from an eBay purchase today. Although it was advertised as 1940's vintage fur, I bought it knowing that was not the case. If anyone could help me identify the era (and honestly the material) of the hat, I would be most appreciative. I thought it would be rabbit fur, but upon seeing it, I thought perhaps wool, now I am thinking maybe beaver? I am not sure if Tonak used (or uses) either of those in its hat productions. I guess some research is in order.

Nice color combo!!

 

[jeffgarf]

Nice color combo!!

@Pellie she told me it was actually your size, but, as the tag is clear, it was 3 sizes smaller. Bummer.

 

[Pellie]

@Pellie she told me it was actually your size, but, as the tag is clear, it was 3 sizes smaller. Bummer.

And what is your size?

 

[jeffgarf]

57, sometimes 58

 

[mayserwegener]

I got this Tonak from an eBay purchase today. Although it was advertised as 1940's vintage fur, I bought it knowing that was not the case. If anyone could help me identify the era (and honestly the material) of the hat, I would be most appreciative. I thought it would be rabbit fur, but upon seeing it, I thought perhaps wool, now I am thinking maybe beaver? I am not sure if Tonak used (or uses) either of those in its hat productions. I guess some research is in order.

Jeff, Tonak uses rabbit or wild hare but could be wool or has filler. It's most likely just over stiffened. Has to be post 1990 because of "Made in Czech Republic". My guess would be 1990s.

 

[jeffgarf]

Jeff, Tonak uses rabbit or wild hare but could be wool or has filler. It's most likely just over stiffened. Has to be post 1990 because of "Made in Czech Republic". My guess would be 1990s.

Thanks for that info. I think I noticed the "Czech Republic" when I bought it, which is why I didn't believe it was the vintage it was advertised as. Truly, it was the feel of the felt that was most perplexing.

After giving it some thought, I decided to return it for a refund with a lengthy explanation of the issues I had with it. If anyone else sees this pop up, hopefully the seller will have corrected the errors.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Now it's time to look at and examine the remade and/or remodeled hats I've recently purchased.

They're often quite easy to decipher, but some are complete enigmas. This one is the case today.

The red lining has a faded Tonak logo, as does the sweatband.


The size listed is 58, but in reality the internal measurements are those of a size 56/57 hat, depending on the fit.

The felt is very interesting, very dense and thick, and its finishing touches, which I assume were added after its creation, or were left in during the remaking.

The felt appears to be a midnight blue, and the ribbons that trim it are slightly lighter. I find the combination beautiful.
The external measurements are as follows: brim at 6.5 cm, ribbon is 2,5 cm and the lowest point of the crown is 10.5 cm.

The internal measurements are: 19x16.5 centimeters

I bought it with the clear intention of being able to wear it after some work to adjust it to my size. That's not possible, it's too small to fit, so if anyone is interested, let me know.

 

[the_imperialist]

What I suspect to be a late 40s /early 50s Tonak. Very bold colour and proportions.

 

[mayserwegener]

What I suspect to be a late 40s /early 50s Tonak. Very bold colour and proportions. View attachment 792156 View attachment 792160 View attachment 792159 View attachment 792158

Wayne, Good to see you! It's a real beauty! I think that "123 49" could be a date. The paper label is really detailed. I am not sure I have seen one like it. Would it be possible to take a better photo? Where was the store "Lundstrom" located? Thanks!

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

What I suspect to be a late 40s /early 50s Tonak. Very bold colour and proportions. View attachment 792156 View attachment 792160 View attachment 792159 View attachment 792158

Congrats, Wayne: a very 'loud' one but I love everything about it!