CoolWhile looking through the Rockel thread on my website I noticed that the same "Echter Rockel Hut" placard is hanging in this Rockel & Co. trade show display (under the Rockel & Co. sign).
Cool. Steve, you're so good at finding great hats and interesting historical hat related items. Thanks for sharing your finds and knowledge.While looking through the Rockel thread on my website I noticed that the same "Echter Rockel Hut" placard is hanging in this Rockel & Co. trade show display (under the Rockel & Co. sign).
That's a very interesting find, Steve. Not sure about the massive flange, but it certainly is different.Lembert "Extra", 58cm probably later 1950s early 1960s. The brim has massive flange which is interesting. The interior is very soiled so not so appealing but I like the form.
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Great find, Steve. Looks to be in nice shape too!"Echter Rockel Hut" Rockel Alsfeld, Kraemer & Van Elsberg, G.M.B.H. Köln probably late 1920s or 1930s. I really like marketing / sales items like this placard. The placard has an patented enamel coating and a unique folding stand. Kraemer & Van Elsberg, G.M.B.H. Köln were known for such enamel placards. I also really like the Rockel logo and "Echter Rockel Hut" typography.
This placard is covered with Simili-Enamel. D.R. Patent. Often cleaning with a soft, damp cloth gives the placard its original appearance. Kraemer & van Elsberg, G.rn.b.H., Cologne
A photo , like a picture, can say a thousand words, but wouldn't we all just love to see, feel, and try on for ourselves the hats our fellow FL friends post. I know I would [emoji5]
Stefan, Thanks! I am pretty sure the brim curl was modified because it doesn't match other Lembert Homburg Forms.
Stefan, Thanks again! Yes it's in good shape. Just some minor edge damage.
Steve, If you visit the Washington, DC / Baltimore area you can check out my collection (there are lot of hats).
Thank you, Steve, I would love to. If I ever come over to the States I'll be in touch. I get goosebumps just seeing your photos. Let me know if ever you're in Denmark or nearby.
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