habigman Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Echter Mayser "Bristol" "Spezial", gray, size 59cm. Probably early to mid 1960s. An over welt stingy brim with a very unique ribbon and very nice felt finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Mayser Melone, size 56cm. Not mine (I was very tempted) but the first pre 1940 Mayser I have come across that wasn't a Topper so very rare. I have never encountered a pre 1940 soft felt Mayser in any size or style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I finally got around to framing and hanging my Mayser's Hut Manufactur print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Mayser "Superbe", Size 60cm. This one is stamped 17 September 1952 inside the sweatband so a rare older one. It has interesting brim stitching and a bunch of brim curl. Not sure if it's a factory crease but whoever did it did a super job. Also in very good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 It's a real beauty! Thank you for posting the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Mayser Spezial, gray, size 60cm, mid 1950s. I picked this one up for around $16.50 including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Mayser Fedora from 1957. This one belongs to Fritz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Mayser Hat. The condition is mint. The Ribbon is multicolor. This one belongs to Fritz (Manfred). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung (December 1913) World's Lightest Fur Felt Hat (Patent Annoucement) Poster Ad "Our patent wears better than shellac-stiffened feather light hats." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Manfred, Thank you for posting these great Maysers! I haven't been able to keep up with your finds so please go ahead and post here if you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Manfred, Thank you for posting these great Maysers! I haven't been able to keep up with your finds so please go ahead and post here if you have time. Thanks Steve, I'll gladly do. There are, besides fedora lounge, no page that presents much of European knowing and hats as yours.Its a honor for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 That is a very beautiful Mayser in mid gray. I love this hat. The felt is very thin and leight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Mayser Brooklyn in light Brown with a nice multicolor Ribbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks Steve, I'll gladly do. There are, besides fedora lounge, no page that presents much of European knowing and hats as yours.Its a honor for me. Manfred, Thanks! I really appreciate your contributions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 This Mayser (date stamped 1968) Homburg belongs to Fritz (Manfred). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Mayser Supra Homburg (date stamped 1950) belongs to Fritz (Manfred). This is the oldest documented soft felt Mayser I have encountered. Fantastic bow work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 This great Mayser Homburg belongs to RobStc on the FL. Probably mid 1950s. "Colour in real life is a far richer, darker chestnut brown. Condition is pretty much perfect. Picked it up a while ago in a bunch of German hats that appeared in my local vintage shop. Any idea on age of this one?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Another great find by Manfred (Fritz). "Nice Ebay buy. Old Classic Mayser Grand Prix in very good Condition. The shape, looks very classic for me. You can it also wear, with brim down. I think mid 50s. Low Price 5,50 EUR" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Mayser Talpa (Mole in Italian), size 56cm, 1930s. This is the first old Mayser soft felt I have found after looking for 6 years so very rare. The Velour color and finish (Mole like color and finish?) are right up there with the finest old Austrian Velours. The original size tag is still present. Also a taped sweat which is a first regarding Mayser. I checked with Rosenheim city archives and the hat store did not survive WWII. This is my top find of the year so far. From the Rosenheim Stadtarchiv. Sehr geehrter Herr Heck, aus den Adressbüchern der Stadt Rosenheim geht über das Hutgeschäft August Zimmerers Witwe folgendes hervor: - 1921 ist das Geschäft noch nicht aufgeführt - 1926 wird das Geschäft genannt - 1939 wird das Geschäft genannt, mit dem Zusatz Inhaber Karl Kuhl - 1949 ist das Geschäft nicht mehr aufgeführt. Zur genauen Datierung des Hutes empfehle ich Ihnen sich direkt an die Fa. Mayser (http://www.mayser-kopfbedeckungen.de/) zu wenden. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Dear Mr. Heck, from the address books of the city of Rosenheim on the millinery August Zimmerers's Widow shows that: - 1921, the business is not listed - 1926 is the business called - In 1939, the business called, with the addition of owner Charles Kuhl - In 1949, the business is no longer listed. For the exact date of the hat, I suggest you directly contact the Mayser (http://www.mayser-kopfbedeckungen.de/) to apply. Yours sincerely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Mayser's Hutmanufactur in Ulm a. D. (Hutmacher - Zeitung June 3, 1899) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Milz & Co. (Hutmacher - Zeitung, December 17, 1898) Milz & Co. a straw hat maker combined with Mayser in 1929. Mayser moved all their hat production to Lindenberg in 1971. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 This hat holder belongs to Robert (RLK) on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Stetson - Mayser Excellent - Stratoliner, Thin Ribbon, Black, probably mid to late 1950s. This beauty belongs to Manfred (Fritz). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Stetson Stratoliner Size 57 Logo and paper label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Manfred, Thanks! Super that it actually has the Stratoliner model name! It is definitely from the mid to late 1950s so made by Mayser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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habigman Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Echter Mayser "Superbe", Size 58cm, excellent condition, probably mid 1950s. The felt is a beautiful shade of brown with a great finish. Also very nice bow, brim stitching and binding work. It was sold out of Ernst Köln Men's Store which was a common source for fine hats. Tapped Sweatband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mayser Superbe, size 56cm, probably early to mid 1950s. This beauty belongs to Manfred. "Mayser arrived today. Wow what a great hat. I am very suprised about condition and shape! Top condition, no stains and no dust! It's a Mayser Superbe. The shape looks like a Homburger. My guess, mid 50s!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some photos of the Echter Mayser Superbe with brim downward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Echter Mayser Superbe with a dark brown color! From 1960 with print " Superbe " on the sweatband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Manfred, Thanks for posting! It's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Mayser Trademarks (1950s and later) Mayser made hats under the Parker 713 Broadway New York brand name starting in 1960 (image from 1966). They also tradmarked the Hilton brand name in 1962 but no image is available. Some straw and felt related trademarks from late 50s and early 60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Mayser registered a Ottmar Reich (went out of business in the 1990s) trademark in 1998 but it was withdrawn 2008. Mayser (1956 - 1999) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 This beautiful thin ribbon Mayser belongs to Manfred. "New to me! Echter Mayser Grand Prix from 1956. Condition like new." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 This fantastic Mayser Parabuntal belongs to Manfred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Based on the paper label format and Farbe 506 number (Mayser used Farber 5XX for browns) this hat was made by Mayser for Hut Seidl München. Hut Seidl München had a long historical connection with Mayser. My guess it's early 1950s. It belongs to Fastuni on the FL. "I've picked up this hat from a fleamarket today... it is a size 58." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Mayser Superbe, size 59cm. I nice flea market find and fixer up by Manfred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Mario's Mayser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Mario's Mayser Superbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Great find by Manfred! Mayser Metal stand! 13 x 9 cm Back Side " Eigentum der Mayser Hutfabrik " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Titel: Mayser's Hutfabrik Ulm a. Donau : Mayser, Hutmacher seit 1800Körperschaft: Mayser's Hutfabrik Erschienen: Berlin : Eckstein, Biogr. Verl., [1925]Umfang: 49 S. : überw. Ill.Anmerkung: Nebent.: 125 Jahre Mayser-HüteBestellung: Interner Leihverkehr (nicht fuer ausgeliehene Medien)Vorhanden in: UB/LMB Kassel, Landesamt für Kulturgeschichte der Technik in der Bereichsbibliothek 6Signatur: 36 2038Status: Nicht ausleihbarBenutzung: Nur im Lesesaal der Bereichsbibliothek 6Title: Mayser's hat factory Ulm a Danube : Mayser, Hatter since 1800Body: Mayser's hat factory Released: Berlin: Eckstein, Biogr Lost [1925]Scope: 49 S.: überw. Ill.Note: Nebent. 125 years Mayser hatsOrder: Internal lending (not for borrowed items)Available in: UB / LMB Kassel, State Office for the cultural history of technology in the library area 6Signature: 36 2038Status: Not for loanPrivate: In the reading room of the library area 6 https://orka.bibliothek.uni-kassel.de/viewer/object/1405074964264/1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Mayser Spezial, size 58cm, probably early 1950s. This one belongs to Fatuni on the FL. Beautiful bow work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The American Hatter, Volume 42, 1913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Reappraisement circular. no.68 1929. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Offizieller Katalog. (1905-06) Side note: With the participation of Anton Seidl, the owner of the J. A. Seidl hat factory in Munich, the company is transformed into a GmbH (private limited company) in 1914. The partners are Carl Mayser and Anton Seidl, who takes over sole ownership of the Mayser hat factory four years later (1918). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Stetson - Mayser Whippet, probably mid to late 1950s. This hat belongs to Richard (ManofKent) on the FL. Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Mayser's Supra, size 58cm, excellent condition, date stamped 11/14/50. This one turned out to be really nice. This one is actually date stamped November 14, 1950 (14.11.50) so an extra bonus. The inside sweatband seam is also date stamped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Mayser Hutfabrik, Ulm Donau advertisement from "Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933)". "I'm Missing A Mayser Hat" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Partial View of Mayser Showroom (1925) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Rare photo of Mayser's Velour Manual Wet Brushing (1925). You can see them working both hoods and blocked hats(pre and post dying). The process (brush, clip, dye) was repeated many times (could take weeks) under hot / steamy conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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