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Here is a Nový Jičín Museum booklet (the first part is ladies hat companies) with info (in Czech) and photos of Hückel, Peschel and Brüder Böhm operations. I have never seen (although some of the hats above could be) a Peschel or Brüder Böhm that was made in Nový Jičín. They are beyond rare.

Karl Halfmann Melone, 1930s or older. It has some ribbon and binding damage but very high quality. Also really like the unique golden liner.

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Wegener Super probably late 50s. Wegener did fantastic bow work.

This is Johann Hückel´s Söhne Special that belonged to Dinerman on the FL. Probably 1930s or older.

This Peschel Velour Alpen belongs to Dinerman on the FL. Probably late 50s early 60s.

This beautiful Wegener belongs to Dinerman on the FL. Hard to date this one. Has similar sweat to my blue Homburg which is another hard one to date.

This is a olive NOS stingy Peschel back bow velour, size 59cm that I received from Herbert at Hut-Neubart, Augsburg. I would say late 60s early 70s.

Resistol - Wegener Majestic Mix XX, Alpine, size 59cm. Probably early or mid 1960s. Very beautiful rabbit / hare / beaver mix (very pliable) olive heather felt plus unique liner.

This Mayser belongs to RLK (Robert) on the FL. Probably 1970s.

This one belongs to RLK (Robert)on the FL. "No sweatband but otherwise in good but dusty condition. Has the exterior baste-stitches along the top edge of the hatband. A short hair velour like the Borsalino XXX." I am thinking late 60s.

This Böhm belongs to RLK (Robert) on the FL. I am thinking mid to late 60s.

M. E. Glunz & Cie. Straw, measures ~ 58cm. My guess is 1930s or older. Milan like straw boater. The Hanoverian address book lists Rothenberg in 1924 as a "pensioner" and from 1925 as a "privateer". LAVESSTR . 1 CORNER THIELENPLATZ ... (In the fur and hat shop Hermann Brucks , founded in 1898 ...

M. E. Glunz & Cie. Strassburg, Alsace I found the "Glunz" company name via Robert's American Hatters Directroy.

1930s gray Hückel Superior Crystall Velour, size 54cm. This velour is a higher grade than my black Hückel Seal Velour and similar to my black Hückel Sigma Velour. It has a similar sweatband and hanging cord as my other two Hückel Superiors (not velours) and is in very good condition. The bow work is unique and it doesn't have a country of origin. I found some information on Lorenz Jungwirth of Waging a. See, Bavaria who was the owner of the hat. The first Waging team of TSV in 1932 from left: Louis Penninger, Franz Waldherr, Josef Bauer, Lorenz Jungwirth, Dusi Fischer, Franz (Pauli) Waldherr, Hans Kronbichler; Josef Krieger, Hans Weth, Anton Schmid, Louis Feil Corporal Lorenz Jungwirth born 1911 Waging 22/07/1941, 30J. Russia

This Austrian velour belongs to Mario on the FL. Probably early 1930s or 1920s. I couldn't find anything on G. J. M. or Hochland Hutfabrik. Size: 55cm Color: Jet-black Crown (creased): 4 7/8" Brim: 2 3/8", raw edge Ribbon: 2" Sweatband: Gray, unreeded

Austria No other info.

Otto Matt Hutmacher, Bregenz, Austria, size 55cm. This gem belonged to Mario on the FL but know belongs to Alan on the FL. It is very rare to find any size pre WWII Austrian or German made Fedora let alone one of this quality. Crown (creased): 4 7/8" Brim: 2 3/4" Ribbon: 2"

Bregenz, Austria Otto Matt Hutmacher, Anton Schneider-Str 13, 6900 Bregenz. I was doing some searching and found the shop in Bregenz, Austria. The location now a gallery for maker (Michael Resistant) of Wood Salt and Pepper Mills and a gold smith (Hiltrud Greiner). Michael Resistant & Hiltrud Greiner Bregenzer Galerie The interior of the shop. I assume the cases are original. Matt, Otto Bergenz (handwritten "6/6 32") page 52, Austrian Hat Industry Guide (1926)

Mayser Spezial Homburg, size 59cm. It has moth damage especially on the bottom but still a very nice hat. Really like the liner and logo (first one I have of this type). I am thinking early 1950s.

C. G. Wilke Melone (Bowler), size 55cm, probably late 1920s early 30s. They were a famous hat company out of Guben (near Berlin), Germany prior to WWII. Very unique logo design! A book I have on C. G. Wilke "Die Hutmacher".

Probably some type of clerical hat (size 57.5cm). Made by Hugo Carls Seidenhutfabrik Altenburg (H.C. & Co.) which was part of Altenburger Hutfabrik Aktiengesellschaft (ATEHA) and the store that sold it was A. Spanke of Münster. It could have been custom made (modified?) and has elements of a Top Hat and Bowler. The silk finish, liner, rope and sweatband (hand stitched) are of very high quality. The under brim is fabric lined but not sure of the material. I am thinking 1920s. It came with the original box and is in near mint condition.

This Bittner Michl velour belongs to DRIJ on the FL. I am thinking early to mid 60s.