German & Austrian Hutmachers

[mayserwegener]

Garrett, That would be fantastic. I will follow-up by PM.

 

[alanfgag]

This is a lot of awesomeness for a Saturday evening. Thanks for these photos!

 

[mayserwegener]

This is a lot of awesomeness for a Saturday evening. Thanks for these photos!

I was excited to see Garrett's amazing J. Hückel´s Söhne Extra "Loutre" back on the FL!

 

[steur]

This is a lot of awesomeness for a Saturday evening. Thanks for these photos!

Well put! Fantastic hats.

 

[alanfgag]

Steve, I still own this Peschel purchased from Josh 6 years ago. One feature of note is the nap runs clockwise. The only other hat I've seen this on is my WW1 era Velour-Hutfabrik Carl Blum, Wels, Austria (Blum-Velour).

Garrett, Great to hear from you! I hope all is well with you. I am happy that you have this fantastic A. Peschel Neutitschein Velour. You might have told me but I had forgotten. I also forgot about the Velour nap being clockwise. I believe you are the only one with a documented Velour Hutfabrik Carl Blum. Do you still have the amazing + rare antique JHS Velour?

When I was steaming and brushing the Austrian velour I couldn't settle on a direction for the nap. In some regions it seemed to run counter-clockwise - in other areas it seemed to lay clockwise. It gives the finish a cowlick nappiness similar to a fur coat and I didn't attempt to make it more uniform. I will go back to the hat and explore this further.

 

[mayserwegener]

When I was steaming and brushing the Austrian velour I couldn't settle on a direction for the nap. In some regions it seemed to run counter-clockwise - in other areas it seemed to lay clockwise. It gives the finish a cowlick nappiness similar to a fur coat and I didn't attempt to make it more uniform. I will go back to the hat and explore this further.

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Alan, I have encountered similar but usually I can get it to be somewhat uniform. Robert had one that could be brushed in both directions. Metal brushes like these are used on a touring machine with slightly acidic water but this is not in my playbook.

(Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum)

Hand Cranked Touring Machine (Hut Brömme Hut Museum, someday I will post the other photos)

You can see a Metal Brush (top shelf center).

 

[alanfgag]

Alan, I have encountered similar but usually I can get it to be somewhat uniform. Robert had one that could be brushed in both directions. Metal brushes like these are used on a touring machine with slightly acidic water but this is not in my playbook.

(Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum)

You can see a Metal Brush (top shelf center).

Looks exactly like a dog brush/torture implement that we have around the house somewhere... but not in my playbook either. ;^)

 

[mayserwegener]

Original Mayser Milz & Cie. "Carlton, Sämisch Extra" 62cm probably mid 1950s. The light green felt has a Chamois finish and easily dry creases. I have never seen one like this before so very unique. The color and finish will look much better in natural light.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Recently attached a new ribbon to this old Huckel Seal Velour. I'm still planning on having a hatter fix it up with something a bit better but until then it'll be nice to be able to wear this one around a bit more.

 

[steur]

Recently attached a new ribbon to this old Huckel Seal Velour. I'm still planning on having a hatter fix it up with something a bit better but until then it'll be nice to be able to wear this one around a bit more. View attachment 148597 View attachment 148598 View attachment 148599

I think it already looks wonderful. Great job.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve been looking for an old velour for a project hat. I wanted something already damaged so as not to destroy a vintage hat and I can across this. It doesn’t fit what I’m looking for, but the style and details grabbed my attention.

Just had to share.


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[Dreispitz]

Could we see the crown? Might be a lady´s version.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Could we see the crown? Might be a lady´s version.

Yes, it was listed as a woman’s hat. I’ve converted them before and once reblocked and a ribbon sewn on with the bow on the left no one is the wiser.


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[mayserwegener]

I’ve been looking for an old velour for a project hat. I wanted something already damaged so as not to destroy a vintage hat and I can across this. It doesn’t fit what I’m looking for, but the style and details grabbed my attention.

Just had to share.


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Interesting women's Trachten Velour. I would guess 1960s.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Interesting women's Trachten Velour. I would guess 1960s.

Would it be vandalism if I stripped the hat and just reused the felt? If it’s only from the 1960s maybe it’s not in need of preservation and could fit the bill as a donor hat? If it’s common and fairly recent I wouldn’t feel bad about repurposing it.


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[mayserwegener]

I doubt it has much resale value. I would go for it.

 

[Dreispitz]

It is surely not qualifying for national heritage status.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It is surely not qualifying for national heritage status.

Some folks don’t take kindly to seeing anything “vintage” modified. I’m sort of in the middle, but a nice velour felt will get me off the fence.


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[mayserwegener]

Wegener "Cornett", 58cm early 1950s. Great form with extreme rear brim flange. The medium weight smoother finish felt is a rich brown and easily dry creases. Also a unusual + effective ribbon width.

This date stamped (02/05/1952) cinema ticket was behind the sweatband.

 

[steur]

Wegener "Cornett", 58cm early 1950s. Great form with extreme rear brim flange. The medium weight smoother finish felt is a rich brown and easily dry creases. Also a unusual + effective ribbon width.

This date stamped (02/05/1952) cinema ticket was behind the sweatband.

Again: nice find, Steve. These Cornett hats seemed to have gone through a few stages as a sub-brand of Wegener. I have seen them with just their own brand, with both Wegener and Cornett on the liner and with Cornett just on the sweatband of a Wegener hat.