German & Austrian Hutmachers

[PanosChris]

Wilhelm Pless Wien "Extra Qualität", 57 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This a really beautiful Stiff Felt and in near mint condition. This is my first Wilhelm Pless Wien so a rare find. The only other WPW is a Silk Top Hat found by Robert (RLK). It's possible the Felt is Beaver because it's very dense but could be a blend. The liner is really fantastic. The color (not sure what to call it plus color changes) and company mark are striking. The contrasting sweatband with gold embossed company mark are great too.

I have another beautiful Stiff Felt from the same store Ludwig Skrivanek Graz.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...z-hutfabrikation/?do=findComment&comment=2313

Very, very nice Steve. I love the details. That's the first WPW I see. The logo makes sense for it to contain some beaver fur, I guess. The loden melone is also fantastic and unique.

 

[Steve1857]

Wilhelm Pless Wien "Extra Qualität", 57 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This a really beautiful Stiff Felt and in near mint condition. This is my first Wilhelm Pless Wien so a rare find. The only other WPW is a Silk Top Hat found by Robert (RLK). It's possible the Felt is Beaver because it's very dense but could be a blend. The liner is really fantastic. The color (not sure what to call it plus color changes) and company mark are striking. The contrasting sweatband with gold embossed company mark are great too.

I have another beautiful Stiff Felt from the same store Ludwig Skrivanek Graz.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...z-hutfabrikation/?do=findComment&comment=2313

Super new acquisition, Steve.

 

[mayserwegener]

Very, very nice Steve. I love the details. That's the first WPW I see. The logo makes sense for it to contain some beaver fur, I guess. The loden melone is also fantastic and unique.

Panos, Thank you. Wilhelm Pless was an early leader in the Vienna hat industry. I come across them occasionally and they have all been small sizes. I don't think I have ever encountered a Soft Felt. The quality is very high. You will see Beaver fur listed for high quality pre WWII Austrian Stiff Felts.

 

[mayserwegener]

Super new acquisition, Steve.

Steve, Thanks again! I know we enjoy finding such gems.

 

[mayserwegener]

Dermotta Wien, 57 cm, possibly late 1950s. High quality Black Felt that easily dry creases and has a soft Hand. Classic Homburg form with a slightly offset Bow.

Open Crown

Natural Light

 

[David V]

Purchased from an ebay seller in Germany.

 

[David V]

The size label .

 

[steur]

Wilhelm Pless Wien "Extra Qualität", 57 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This a really beautiful Stiff Felt and in near mint condition. This is my first Wilhelm Pless Wien so a rare find. The only other WPW is a Silk Top Hat found by Robert (RLK). It's possible the Felt is Beaver because it's very dense but could be a blend. The liner is really fantastic. The color (not sure what to call it plus color changes) and company mark are striking. The contrasting sweatband with gold embossed company mark are great too.

I have another beautiful Stiff Felt from the same store Ludwig Skrivanek Graz.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...z-hutfabrikation/?do=findComment&comment=2313

Superb hat, Steve. I'm running out of superlatives. I like that the bow is a bit shorter on the front than on the back.

 

[steur]

Dermotta Wien, 57 cm, possibly late 1950s. High quality Black Felt that easily dry creases and has a soft Hand. Classic Homburg form with a slightly offset Bow.

Open Crown

Natural Light

Beautiful hat, Steve. The offset bow is a nice touch, whether on purpose or not.

 

[steur]

Purchased from an ebay seller in Germany. View attachment 388535 View attachment 388536 View attachment 388537

Very nice hat. The logo doesn't look familiar to me though.

 

[mayserwegener]

Superb hat, Steve. I'm running out of superlatives. I like that the bow is a bit shorter on the front than on the back.

Stefan, Thanks again! Good observation regarding the bow. It draws attention.

 

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful hat, Steve. The offset bow is a nice touch, whether on purpose or not.

Stefan, Thank you! I will have to compare to some of my other Dermotta Wien Homburgs.

 

[mayserwegener]

Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

 

[Steve1857]

Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

Yet another great find, Steve. Obviously of interest to me as it was sold in my hood

For anyone interested, here's some info in English about Crome & Goldschmidt.

https://www.mortenmikkelsen.dk/portfolio-items/c22-a-s-crome-goldschmidts-hovedudsalg/

 

[mayserwegener]

Yet another great find, Steve. Obviously of interest to me as it was sold in my hood

For anyone interested, here's some info in English about Crome & Goldschmidt.

https://www.mortenmikkelsen.dk/portfolio-items/c22-a-s-crome-goldschmidts-hovedudsalg/

Steve, Thanks again! Yes sold in Copenhagen via Sweden (seller location). I should have credited that site for the postcard photos.

 

[mayserwegener]

Matt made an important discovery regarding a WWII era or older German Wool Soft Hat I posted on the "The International Wool Felt Consortium" post.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ol-felt-consortium.91613/page-18#post-2879543

Matt's discovery solves the location issue of the many no company mark German Wool Soft and Stiff Felt Hats with similar construction, components and paper labels / Stamps. I believe they probably came from Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik (BGH) because of the size / capacity of that factory but it could be one of the other Guben hat factories. I don't believe they are from C. G. Wilke.

Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/15-berlin-gubener-hutfabrik/

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Could you maybe post again some of the paper labels and stamps, Steve?
That would perhaps be quite exciting again to see them here in the context.

 

[mayserwegener]

Could you maybe post again some of the paper labels and stamps, Steve?
That would perhaps be quite exciting again to see them here in the context.

Matt, I am traveling but when I return next week I will put something together.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Sorry, Steve: I didn't mean to rush you. Have a good trip!

 

[steur]

Brüder Böhm Wien "Derby", 58cm / FP 6, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I think this is Fur Felt but it could be a Fur - Wool mix. It has a very nice Finish and soft Hand. The overall condition is excellent which is major bonus. This Stiff Felt was made for the Copenhagen Depart Store "Crome & Goldschmidt A / S. City".

"Crome & Goldschmidt City" post card, the stamp is cancelled August 1st 1928.

Very nice Böhm stiff felt, Steve. In excellent condition as well. Great find.