German & Austrian Hutmachers

[steur]

This is from a pair of "black" JHS velours Matt found for me last year-thank you!

JHS "Extra" in black. Thick, heavy velour. Nice gloss that doesn't show in full in my pics. Generous proportions. Probably late 20s-early 30s
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All these beautiful black sheep need to be brought back to the fold. Can't leave them out there on their own!

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

This is from a pair of "black" JHS velours Matt found for me last year-thank you!

JHS "Extra" in black. Thick, heavy velour. Nice gloss that doesn't show in full in my pics. Generous proportions. Probably late 20s-early 30s
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Ha, didn't remember that one - completely wrongly!
I'm very glad you like it, because you never know: not everyone likes old black hats. Therefore: You're welcome - and I hope it also fits.

 

[mayserwegener]

This is from a pair of "black" JHS velours Matt found for me last year-thank you!

JHS "Extra" in black. Thick, heavy velour. Nice gloss that doesn't show in full in my pics. Generous proportions. Probably late 20s-early 30s
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Panos, Super! Thank you for posting the photos. Always great to see a JHS "Extra" Velour!

 

[PanosChris]

Panos, Super! Thank you for posting the photos. Always great to see a JHS "Extra" Velour!

Thank you Steve! These old JHS velours never disappoint. I have a couple more to post here

 

[PanosChris]

Ha, didn't remember that one - completely wrongly!
I'm very glad you like it, because you never know: not everyone likes old black hats. Therefore: You're welcome - and I hope it also fits.

Matt, thanks! As with most 55s, it fits!! Nice to hear from you! I guess you don't remember it's pair either? Stay tuned

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

I'm really curious, Panos, but I think I have a hunch about this....
But while we wait and almost burst with excitement:

P. M. Pinçon & Co., Neuer Wall 26-28, Hamburg
The name and address once belonged to a famous hatter,
from whom Chancellor Bismarck used to buy his top hats (so the legend goes).
I do not know when the company was founded - but I do know it was deleted
from the Commercial Register in December 1972.
At the address Neuer Wall 26-28 is the "Haus Pinçon",
built in 1904 and still named after him, which was completely restored
15 years ago and returned to its original condition.
By the way, the Weitz company was the first tenant in 1904.
http://www.hauspincon.de/Haus_Pincon/Willkommen.html
https://abendfarben.com/architekturfotografie-hamburg-kontorhaus-neuer-wall/
https://michelelegrand.wordpress.com/tag/haus-pincon/

But now finally to the top hat...

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

And as if the top hat as an early Christmas present to myself wasn't enough,
I also quadrupled the number of hat holders (2 x Rockel + 1 x Wegener are new)
- a kind of addition to my already existing collection of stiff felts OR
yet the start of a new collection!? Who knows - maybe a bit of both....

 

[steur]

And as if the top hat as an early Christmas present to myself wasn't enough,
I also quadrupled the number of hat holders (2 x Rockel + 1 x Wegener are new)
- a kind of addition to my already existing collection of stiff felts OR
yet the start of a new collection!? Who knows - maybe a bit of both....

Those are always nice. Good find.

 

[Steve1857]

I'm really curious, Panos, but I think I have a hunch about this....
But while we wait and almost burst with excitement:

P. M. Pinçon & Co., Neuer Wall 26-28, Hamburg
The name and address once belonged to a famous hatter,
from whom Chancellor Bismarck used to buy his top hats (so the legend goes).
I do not know when the company was founded - but I do know it was deleted
from the Commercial Register in December 1972.
At the address Neuer Wall 26-28 is the "Haus Pinçon",
built in 1904 and still named after him, which was completely restored
15 years ago and returned to its original condition.
By the way, the Weitz company was the first tenant in 1904.
http://www.hauspincon.de/Haus_Pincon/Willkommen.html
https://abendfarben.com/architekturfotografie-hamburg-kontorhaus-neuer-wall/
https://michelelegrand.wordpress.com/tag/haus-pincon/

But now finally to the top hat...

My jaw literally dropped when I saw that wonderful case and marvellous Topper, Matt.

What a super find. Congrats!

 

[Steve1857]

And as if the top hat as an early Christmas present to myself wasn't enough,
I also quadrupled the number of hat holders (2 x Rockel + 1 x Wegener are new)
- a kind of addition to my already existing collection of stiff felts OR
yet the start of a new collection!? Who knows - maybe a bit of both....

Some great new additions, Matt.

A hat box collection is always a plus when one has so many hats

 

[mayserwegener]

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And as if the top hat as an early Christmas present to myself wasn't enough,
I also quadrupled the number of hat holders (2 x Rockel + 1 x Wegener are new)
- a kind of addition to my already existing collection of stiff felts OR
yet the start of a new collection!? Who knows - maybe a bit of both....

Matt, Super! I like collect them too.

 

[mayserwegener]

I'm really curious, Panos, but I think I have a hunch about this....
But while we wait and almost burst with excitement:

P. M. Pinçon & Co., Neuer Wall 26-28, Hamburg
The name and address once belonged to a famous hatter,
from whom Chancellor Bismarck used to buy his top hats (so the legend goes).
I do not know when the company was founded - but I do know it was deleted
from the Commercial Register in December 1972.
At the address Neuer Wall 26-28 is the "Haus Pinçon",
built in 1904 and still named after him, which was completely restored
15 years ago and returned to its original condition.
By the way, the Weitz company was the first tenant in 1904.
http://www.hauspincon.de/Haus_Pincon/Willkommen.html
https://abendfarben.com/architekturfotografie-hamburg-kontorhaus-neuer-wall/
https://michelelegrand.wordpress.com/tag/haus-pincon/

But now finally to the top hat...

Matt, Beautiful Silk Top Hat + Case! Also thank you for the background history. What is interesting is the paper label with the specs is similar to my recent Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf. Also the some of the components and construction.

Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Some great new additions, Matt.

A hat box collection is always a plus when one has so many hats

This is also my conclusive argument when talking to the wife about buying
another hat case, box, or hat holder. She also sees that directly...

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Matt, Beautiful Silk Top Hat + Case! Also thank you for the background history. What is interesting is the paper label with the specs is similar to my recent Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf. Also the some of the components and construction.

Fritz Reuter Hoflieferant Düsseldorf

Thank you, Steve, also for your addition:
In the Toppers Unite thread, I already merged these two hats - but here, I forgot.

 

[PanosChris]

I'm really curious, Panos, but I think I have a hunch about this....
But while we wait and almost burst with excitement:

P. M. Pinçon & Co., Neuer Wall 26-28, Hamburg
The name and address once belonged to a famous hatter,
from whom Chancellor Bismarck used to buy his top hats (so the legend goes).
I do not know when the company was founded - but I do know it was deleted
from the Commercial Register in December 1972.
At the address Neuer Wall 26-28 is the "Haus Pinçon",
built in 1904 and still named after him, which was completely restored
15 years ago and returned to its original condition.
By the way, the Weitz company was the first tenant in 1904.
http://www.hauspincon.de/Haus_Pincon/Willkommen.html
https://abendfarben.com/architekturfotografie-hamburg-kontorhaus-neuer-wall/
https://michelelegrand.wordpress.com/tag/haus-pincon/

But now finally to the top hat...

Super Matt! Love the presentation and the background! Little surprise for the home outfit too! Makes me wanna light my pipe

 

[PanosChris]

All these beautiful black sheep need to be brought back to the fold. Can't leave them out there on their own!

What about the Green sheep?

This is the other "black" velour that came with (thanks Matt!)

JHS "Standard", "Jota" velour in dark green. Shorter nap and lighter felt than its pair. Slightly smaller overall proportions too. From the components possibly a cheaper everyday hat (more worn too) compared to the W/end/Sunday black one (I suspect they originally belonged to the same person, engraved initials suggest so too). Probably early to mid 30s

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Super Matt! Love the presentation and the background! Little surprise for the home outfit too! Makes me wanna light my pipe

Thank you for your kind words - makes me even happier.
But do not light the pipe in our apartment: Smoking outside!

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

What about the Green sheep?

This is the other "black" velour that came with (thanks Matt!)

JHS "Standard", "Jota" velour in dark green. Shorter nap and lighter felt than its pair. Slightly smaller overall proportions too. From the components possibly a cheaper everyday hat (more worn too) compared to the W/end/Sunday black one (I suspect they originally belonged to the same person, engraved initials suggest so too). Probably early to mid 30s View attachment 473587 View attachment 473588 View attachment 473589

Ha, that one I really remember: The first of the "two Black Beauties" I found.
After I got in contact to the seller, he said he's got a second, even better -
and so more expensive one - actually his grandfather's Sunday hat.
But I think we got a good deal and they arrived together - not both in black

 

[mayserwegener]

What about the Green sheep?

This is the other "black" velour that came with (thanks Matt!)

JHS "Standard", "Jota" velour in dark green. Shorter nap and lighter felt than its pair. Slightly smaller overall proportions too. From the components possibly a cheaper everyday hat (more worn too) compared to the W/end/Sunday black one (I suspect they originally belonged to the same person, engraved initials suggest so too). Probably early to mid 30s View attachment 473587 View attachment 473588 View attachment 473589

Panos, Fantastic! It's Seal Velour like. I can't make out if there is anything below the main liner mark. Really like the bow design and form. I checked the only other dark green JHS hat I could think of and the Fabre (F) is 768 so in the same number range (your Jota F 738).

J.Hückel´s Söhne "Prima"

 

[PanosChris]

Ha, that one I really remember: The first of the "two Black Beauties" I found.
After I got in contact to the seller, he said he's got a second, even better -
and so more expensive one - actually his grandfather's Sunday hat.
But I think we got a good deal and they arrived together - not both in black

Thanks Matt! It all makes sense! I have one more velour to post from our exchange last year (can you guess?), I think we did pretty well! If I recall correctly you might also have a couple in your size?