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German & Austrian Hutmachers

PanosChris

Practically Family
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Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Amiata" "C. Nero" "Gorasti", Size Tag Missing / measures 58cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the first hat of a 9 hat find that took 2 1/2 months to arrive from Germany. The Smooth Finish Felt is of a lighter weight and easily dry creases. There is non elastic Wind Cord which is the type you find in this time period and prior. The gray sweatband has a specialty finish I do not believe I have encountered before. This hat was most likely sold in Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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Fantastic pre-war Borsa Steve and glad that the parcel finally made it to you afterall !
 
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Fantastic pre-war Borsa Steve and glad that the parcel finally made it to you afterall !
Panos, Thank you! Yes I got hit with a number of hats. I have two other Echter Borsalinos from the same time period (also sold plus some interesting Velours. I am waiting for better lighting to take photos of the B.B. "Ultima" Velour. I hope the Mayser "Talpa" arrives soon.
 
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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 2nd hat from my recent 9 hat find. The Velour is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. The sweatband is textured and is very soft. The tip patch is in mint condition and the hat appears to have been seldom worn. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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PanosChris

Practically Family
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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 2nd hat from my recent 9 hat find. The Velour is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. The sweatband is textured and is very soft. The tip patch is in mint condition and the hat appears to have been seldom worn. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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That is breathtaking Steve! Can't wait to see the rest 7 :)
 

Mean Eyed Matt

One Too Many
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Germany
I don't know how many times this has been said/written here in the thread,
but I still have to say it again: It's incredible, Steve, what felt treasures
you keep uncovering! Where on earth do you dig up all these fantastic hats!?

This Hückel is great and in remarkable condition - as always!
I really love the colour on that one and it is very interesting
to see a nice crown instead of the awesome but common liners.
Let them comming, Steve!

Sorry for the size, but maybe the hat will soon please someone else.
 

Mean Eyed Matt

One Too Many
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Germany
I have a supplementary question about the Jota:
Is the crown patch and the gray sweat without gold print a characteristic of a lower price category?
Or is it already due to the "austerity measures" of the late 30s/early 40s?
But Steve, you actually say that the quality of the felt and also the leather is top!?

I associate the simple (only patch, no gold) and gray (this sweat perhaps
in coordination with the felt color?) first with saving - for whatever reason.
Do we or do you actually have any clues for the prices / categories at Hückel
or other German-Austrian manufacturers?
 
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17,519
Location
Maryland
I don't know how many times this has been said/written here in the thread,
but I still have to say it again: It's incredible, Steve, what felt treasures
you keep uncovering! Where on earth do you dig up all these fantastic hats!?

This Hückel is great and in remarkable condition - as always!
I really love the colour on that one and it is very interesting
to see a nice crown instead of the awesome but common liners.
Let them comming, Steve!

Sorry for the size, but maybe the hat will soon please someone else.
Matt, Thanks! I was lucky to make this find. I don't think the photos captured the color correctly. The side view photo (first photo) is probably the closest. A similar JHS "Jota" "Seal Velour" from the find is marked 56 cm but actually fits. I will post photos shortly.
 
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I have a supplementary question about the Jota:
Is the crown patch and the gray sweat without gold print a characteristic of a lower price category?
Or is it already due to the "austerity measures" of the late 30s/early 40s?
But Steve, you actually say that the quality of the felt and also the leather is top!?

I associate the simple (only patch, no gold) and gray (this sweat perhaps
in coordination with the felt color?) first with saving - for whatever reason.
Do we or do you actually have any clues for the prices / categories at Hückel
or other German-Austrian manufacturers?
Matt, I haven't been able to find a JHS catalog. I have asked the Nový Jičín Museum but I never got an answer. I have to go there for a few weeks and see what I can find. I will also continue to look on my own. My guess is you have lower price point hats for the domestic markets. Also impact from shortage of materials due to war preparations. The non reed sweatband in this case is less wide but actually is very soft and light weight. I will have to measure the weight of the hat but it feels light weight in hand. I don't see any difference in the Velour and Ribbon quality.
 
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17,519
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Maryland
Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Caffè" "--" "Dragosti", FP 5, possibly late 1930s. This is the 3rd hat of a 9 hat find. The smooth coffee colored Felt is of a medium weight and easily dry creases. Medium width Ribbon with a sporty Bow design. The condition is excellent and it still has the Eulan paper tag. This hat was most likely sold in Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 2nd hat from my recent 9 hat find. The Velour is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. The sweatband is textured and is very soft. The tip patch is in mint condition and the hat appears to have been seldom worn. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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Fenomenal find. Steve. Congrats on this one. What an awesome looking velour.
 
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Anton Peschel Neutitschein, Peschel "Kristall", 57 cm possibly late 1930s early 1940s. This is the 4th hat from a 9 hat find. I believe this is the only Smooth Finish APN Hat I have encountered. It fits more like a 58 cm so happy about that. The Medium Gray Felt is of a lighter weight and easy dry creases. The Form and Dimensions are similar to Echter Borsalinos. Mid Ribbon with an interesting Bow design.

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PanosChris

Practically Family
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Anton Peschel Neutitschein, Peschel "Kristall", 57 cm possibly late 1930s early 1940s. This is the 4th hat from a 9 hat find. I believe this is the only Smooth Finish APN Hat I have encountered. It fits more like a 58 cm so happy about that. The Form and Dimensions are similar to Echter Borsalinos. Mid Ribbon with an interesting Bow design.

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Another treasure Steve and glad it fits you!!
 

the_imperialist

One of the Regulars
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220
Location
New Zealand
A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s.

Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size.

As you can see, the sweats been attacked by critters, but luckily they seemed to have ignored the felt itself!

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PanosChris

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A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s.

Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size.

As you can see, the sweats been attacked by critters, but luckily they seemed to have ignored the felt itself!

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Great catch Wayne, congrats!! Besides the sweat band it looks in very good condition
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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Congrats on that one, Wayne. You sure wear it well, as always with your hats.

I'm still hoping for my first Brüder Bröhm.



A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s.

Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size.

As you can see, the sweats been attacked by critters, but luckily they seemed to have ignored the felt itself!

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Maryland
A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s.

Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size.

As you can see, the sweats been attacked by critters, but luckily they seemed to have ignored the felt itself!

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A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s.

Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size.

As you can see, the sweats been attacked by critters, but luckily they seemed to have ignored the felt itself!

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Wayne, Super find! My guess is that it's mid to latter 1930s. The B.B. Novy Jicin / Neutitschein factory was taken over by JHS in 1938.
 
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Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Caffè" "--" "Dragosti", FP 5, possibly late 1930s. This is the 5th hat of a 9 hat find and the 2nd "Dragosti" in "Caffè". The smooth coffee colored Felt is of a medium weight and easily dry creases. Medium width Ribbon with a sporty Bow design. This hat was most likely sold in Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary).

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Second Paper Label from the first Echter Borsalino "Qualità Superiore" "Caffè" "--" "Dragosti".

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Paper Labels are exactly the same.

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