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.

Open Crown

 

[Rmccamey]

That is an interesting ribbon treatment.

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.

Open Crown

 

[mayserwegener]

That is an interesting ribbon treatment.

Randy, Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Berlin Gubener Hutfabrik "No Paper Label", Wool, 58 cm, 156 grams, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. Unfortunately the Paper Label is missing so model information. The very dense Black Wool Felt has excellent Smooth Finish. The Sweatband has wear so this Stiff Felt received heavy daily use.

Typical BGH Crest design.

Typical BGH Size Label.

 

[steur]

L.F. Rousselet homburg in brown. Size 56 with the bound brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Nice hand to the felt. The brand was continued under the name Resolut, the German variant of the name Rousselet. Resolut is the maker of this one as well: the labels are identical.

 

[steur]

Resolut Homburg in brown, Strand Quality. Size 56 with the bound brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Felt is identical colour as the Rousselet, but this one has a much warmer appearance, thanks to the colour of the ribbon. The proportions are a bit more generous as well.

 

[steur]

Mayser Milz Elite fedora in brown. Size 57 with the bound brim at 6cm and the crown at 11cm, though I left it open crown here. Strange how the colour of this one changes from brown to more grey in certain lighting. It is slightly too large for me. What can you do?

 

[steur]

Hückel Chamois fedora in grey/blue. Size 56 with the bound brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 11cm at the center dent. Felt is everything we've come to expect from this brand. The colour of this one is unusuel though an quite spectacular.