German & Austrian Hutmachers

[Frunobulax]

Where do you guys find these gems? My ebay, antique mall and estate sale trolling is child's play compared to some of you fellows!

 

[Bob Roberts]

The "Holy Grail!" You scored! I'm sure you'll keep us posted.

 

[mayserwegener]

This type of thing rarely happens.

Yes I will update when the shipment arrives.

 

[Fastuni]

O. F. Hess, was as of 1913 also a "Hoflieferant" (purveyor) to the court of the Habsburg empire.
The owner was a certain Karl Missik (Karel Misik in Czech spelling) by then. The house number in the Zizka-street was 11.

From the snippets visible from Google books, it seems that in 1914 Mis(s)ik was involved in some judicial matter regarding the use of the "Hoflieferant" title.

 

[mayserwegener]

I took a closer look at the photos and they are a mix of hat brands (mostly O.F. Hess). Some are from right after WWII. I will know more when they arrive.

 

[photogravity]

[...thunk...]


Just let us know if you need help weeding out duplicates.

+1. Or if you don't want to hang onto sizes that don't fit you.

That really is quite the find.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Steve strikes again!

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[mikespens]

This type of thing rarely happens.

Steve, you are a master of understatement. My jaw is still on the floor.

 

[alanfgag]

Speechless.

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Mike, Daniele, Photogravity, Thanks! Hopefully it doesn't take too long (?) for the shipment to arrive.

 

[1mach1]

Steve, can't wait for the post! Awesome!!!!!!!!

 

[TheDane]

Speechless.

+1 Amazing! =8-O

 

[Chepstow]

You found the holy grail of Hats, Steve. I am very happy that the hats come in your hands my friend! I am very intrested to see the Details of each one! Congratulation!


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[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Ole, Harv, Thanks! Now the long wait for them to arrive!

 

[Chepstow]

I know the feeling and you cant wait to have them in Hands!


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[mayserwegener]

Yes definitely should be fun going through them all.

 

[krasher]

Greif Haarhut

Found some new hats at different fleamarkets recently - here are some photos:
If anyone has any info on the manufacturers and age (my guess is 50s), feel free to add.

I'll start with this very nice charcoal/dark grey Greif Haarhut

 

[krasher]

Novitas Hat

Next is this Novitas fedora: It was in good condition but missing the ribbon and bow, which I replaced a few days ago using the ribbon bought from Nikolai and some tutorials from this forum.

 

[krasher]

Herka Homburg

Then a black Herka Homburg:

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Very nice finds Krasher.
I like the Homburg and its finishing of felt and the Novitas. Good work on it!
Compliments!