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I found this photo on an old Schachthut from a past auction. "Schachthut, Bavaria, around 1860-80 black felt, the bottom edge of black patent leather, gold-plated front, bekränztes emblem with crown, sides, blue-white cockade with most original blue-white plume, inside blue lining and a stamped emblem and fortune in gold on and paper label by M. Bronnold Hutfabrik, Amberg."

J. Hückel´s Söhne Promo Pocket Mirrors (1930s)

This modern Wegener belongs to Robert (RLK) on the FL. Really like the double brim and brim stitching.

Pre WWII Schiebermütze, size 56cm. Manfred got edged out on this one but I thought it was worth showing the auction photos since these are rare.

I never bothered to check but German Wikipedia has a nice page on JHS. http://de.wikipedia...._Hückel’s_Söhne They have some nice prints from 1898. Fabrik in Neutitschein (1898) In: Dargebracht von den Industriellen Oesterreichs unter dem hohen Protectorate Seiner K. und K. Hoheit des Durchlauchtigsten Herrn Erzherzogs Franz Ferdinand (Hrsg.):Die Gross-Industrie Oesterreichs. Festgabe zum glorreichen fünfzigjährigen Regierungs-Jubiläum Seiner Majestät des Kaisers Franz Josef I.. 4, Leopold Weiss, Wien 1898, X. Bekleidungs-Industrie. In: offered by manufacturers of Austria under the high Protectorate of His Serene Highness the K. and K. Archduke Francis Ferdinand (ed.): The gross industrial Austria .Festschrift for glorious fifty year anniversary of His Majesty Government of Emperor Franz Joseph I.. 4, Leopold Weiss, Vienna 1898, X. Garment industry.

I found that P. & C. Habig Wien were the last hat company to make Silk Top Hats.

Wanamaker Stores / P. & C. Habig Vienna (1906-13) American newspaper ads marketing the "Lighest Derby Hat in the World". 1906 American market P. & C. Habig Vienna Federleicht (Feather Light) Derby Hat

A. Peschel Dinkelsbühl Velour Rex, probably late 1950s. This one has a giant 3 inch brim. Very thick but pliable (open crown) brown Velour finish.

Hückel Weilheim Mercur Homburg, size 59cm 7 3/8, great condition, probably mid to late 1950s. The brim curl on this one is fantastic. Hückel Weilheim made really high quality hats during this time period. Awesome attention to detail!

Manfred picked both of these up for 1 EURO! My guess is late 1950s for both of them. "The gray one is a Chamois and the flecked felt is a Hückel Clipper Pork Pie. Both hats are very dirty and stained. After a good brushing and spraying with a special mix of alcohol and water, I could remove most of them with a rag. I believe, If I would soak the hat, it would be come out like new. The Clipper liner is very soiled. I has to remove it. Unfortunately, the print of the liner of the Chamois taken Damage."

Habig Sport Ventilo, probably 1950s. This beauty belongs to Manfred. The details photos shows the Habig Ventilo Patent, the felt stripes as air condition

Feiner Junge Bursche mit Stock und Hut (Bremen, 1915) I was looking through some old hat photos and found this one. The young fellow has a damn nice hat!

Captain Frederick Pabst wearing a Homburg / Fedora style hat. (1902) The last couple days I was in Milwaukee for a fencing tournament and got a chance to visit the fantastic Frederick Pabst Mansion. http://pabstmansion.com/

P. & C. Habig Vienna Brass Plate I believe this is one of the crests used for export to non-German speaking countries. For German speaking countries it would have had Wien / Hutmacher instead of Vienna / Hatters. Highly possible it was displayed in one of the P. & C. Habig locations in Vienna. Mounted

J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirrors

J. Hückel´s Söhne promotional Pocket Mirror. Probably 1930s.

J. F. Reiser Hutfabrik "Interior Detail Of The Business" Berlin, W. Unter Den Linden 27. (late 1800s early 1900s) (Mirror and Hat Cases)

Mini Ceramic Kreissäge (Boater), probably from Saxony and early 1900s. I have a similar mini Ceramic Top Hat (see first photo) from Saxony.

Manfred, Thanks! Super that it actually has the Stratoliner model name! It is definitely from the mid to late 1950s so made by Mayser.

Stetson - Mayser Excellent - Stratoliner, Thin Ribbon, Black, probably mid to late 1950s. This beauty belongs to Manfred (Fritz).

P. & C. Habig Wien Homburg, date stamped 1954. This one belongs to Manfred (Fritz).

Österreichisch-ungarische Hutmacher-Zeitung (December 15, 1912)

Brüder Dobesch, Hutfabrik Jospedo, Wien, 1938

Böhm Wien Velour, Black, Size Point 6, probably 1950s. This nice Velour belongs to Lecky on the FL.

Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung December 1913