German & Austrian Hutmachers

[Pellie]

Brüder Böhm made in license. A very nice black hat. Seller could not find a sizelabel, but thought it was a 59 or 60. So i took the gamble. When it came in the first thing i found was a sizelabel with 57 on it. Also 57 printed in the sweatband. How can you not see this i wonder :-( So or i try to stretch it or i will sell it. Nevertheless the quality of the hat is beautiful.

 

[mayserwegener]

Brüder Böhm made in license. A very nice black hat. Seller could not find a sizelabel, but thought it was a 59 or 60. So i took the gamble. When it came in the first thing i found was a sizelabel with 57 on it. Also 57 printed in the sweatband. How can you not see this i wonder :-( So or i try to stretch it or i will sell it. Nevertheless the quality of the hat is beautiful. View attachment 821642 View attachment 821643 View attachment 821644 View attachment 821645 View attachment 821646 View attachment 821647 View attachment 821648 View attachment 821649 View attachment 821650 View attachment 821651

Marcel, Very interesting find! Brüder Böhm was made by Ebreichsdorf (Austria) Felt Hat Factory from 1957 to 1972 but the Paper Label is in French so I think this was made by a French Hat Company and possibly later than 1972. Is it "La Licencia" on Sweatband?

 

[Pellie]

Marcel, Very interesting find! Brüder Böhm was made by Ebreichsdorf (Austria) Felt Hat Factory from 1957 to 1972 but the Paper Label is in French so I think this was made by a French Hat Company and possibly later than 1972. Is it "La Licencia" on Sweatband?

Thanks Steve. I read "in lizenz von " on the sweatband.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks Steve. I read "in licencia " on the sweatband.

Marcel, Thanks! The license appears to be for the Spanish market. Tonak has / had some "Böhm" European trademarks so that is another possibility but not sure why the paper label would be in French. The Paper Label format is somewhat similar to what Brüder Böhm used in their pre WWII Czechoslovakia Factories.

 

[Pellie]

Marcel, Thanks! The license appears to be for the Spanish market. Tonak has / had some "Böhm" European trademarks so that is another possibility but not sure why the paper label would be in French. The Paper Label format is somewhat similar to what Brüder Böhm used in their pre WWII Czechoslovakia Factories.

I edited my post. On the sweatband is printed " in lizenz von".

 

[mayserwegener]

I edited my post. On the sweatband is printed " in lizenz von".

Marcel, Thanks! It's a later one (possibly late 1960s) from Ebreichsdorf (Austria) Felt Hat Factory. I actually have one with the same markings.

 

[Pellie]

Marcel, Thanks! It's a later one (possibly late 1960s) from Ebreichsdorf (Austria) Felt Hat Factory. I actually have one with the same markings.

Thanks Steve. I already saw that one on your website and wondering if it was the same area. Seller also said it was from the 60's. So maybe he/she was right.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks Steve. I already saw that one on your website and wondering if it was the same area. Seller also said it was from the 60's. So maybe he/she was right.

Marcel, I just took a photo of the paper label. It could also be early 1970s.

 

[Pellie]

Marcel, I just took a photo of the paper label. It could also be early 1970s.

Let me know....but both is fine ;-) mine has also a label with the price (i think) on it of 29,50.

 

[mayserwegener]

Let me know....but both is fine ;-) mine has also a label with the price (i think) on it of 29,50.

I could ask my friend that owns the hat store in Augsburg that sold my hat. They are definitely later time period hats.

 

[mayserwegener]

Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik "E A P L - Echt Purlei" "Supra", Wool, 58 cm, 189 grams, possibly early to mid 1930s. The Black Wool Felt is dense and has a fine Smooth Finish. My searches came up empty for the "E A P L - Echt Purlei" trademark..

 

[mayserwegener]

I am sad to report that the historic Ludwig Zapf Hutfabrik (founded 1893) building in Werfen, Austria, was demolished recently. Unfortunately Ludwig Zapf Hutfabrik went bankrupt a few years ago. Please see the translated articles below for background information. Luckily I was able visit Ludwig Zapf Hutfabrik back in 2016.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/245-ludwig-zapf-hutmacher-werfen-austria-factory-tour-january-19-2016/

Österreichisch-ungarische Hutmacher-Zeitung (15. Dezember 1912)

 

[mayserwegener]

Resolut Homburger Hutfabrik "Merkur", 58 cm, possibly early 1960s. This is one of a 3 NOS Soft Felt find that came from the "Josef Faller Paderborn" Hat Store. The Blue Gray Felt is a Mélange with a Rauh Finish. The Band and Bow designs are both distinctive.

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