Mayser Hutfabrik

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Mayser "Spezial", 58 cm possibly late 1950s.  As usually great felt, form and workmanship.  Really like the bow and brim work.  Also near mint condition.

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Overbeck Nürnberg "Sonett", 57 cm, possibly late 1950s.  This hat might have been made by Mayser.  Couldn't find anything on the Overbeck Nürnberg brand. This hats belongs to Stefan on the FL.

 

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Mayser "Perl", 54 cm possibly early 1950s.  I don't believe I have seen a "Perl" before.  This hat belongs to Garrett on the FL.  He will send to Black Sheep Hat Works. 

     

 

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Mayser's Hutfabrik G. M. B. H. Receipt for Felix Fenn Dresden, October 24, 1931.

 

Notice the size breakdown (handwritten) for each model. 

 

Here is a Mayser's "Orion" from the same time period. 

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The following is very interesting.

 

Extract from the Sales, Delivery and Payment terms of the Central Association of Hat Manufacturers Germany e. V. in dealings with Men's Hat Retail. (1/1/1928)

Invoices are payable in gold marks (§ 3 Coins Act of August 30, 1924. 1: 2790 kg fine gold) 30 days after the end of the delivery month with a 2% discount or 60 days after the end of the delivery month: net without discount.

Respect days are not granted. - Bills of exchange can be taken in payment, then a minimum discount rate of 2% above the Reichsbank discount for bills of up to three months, a rate of 4% per Reichsbank discount for bills of exchange with a longer term and for bills on secondary places.

Deliveries from the 26th of the month from are considered deliveries of the following month

3% are credited to Reichsbank discount for advance interest for advance payment, and 3% to Reichsbank discount for default interest if the target is exceeded.

Cash account is not granted if older invoices are still unpaid.

Small deviations from the delivery quantity due to manufacturing defects do not have to be delivered later.

Made-to-measure hats and orders for up to three pieces per shape and color are subject to a surcharge of 10%; A width of more than 60 cm is 20%.

If the manufacturer is in error, before the customer can assert any other right, a grace period of 18 working days must be set (registered letter).

The place of performance is the location of the manufacturer's branch. The place of jurisdiction for claims by the manufacturer is also the Berlin-Mitte courts.

The group of detailed manufacturers of the Central Association of Hat Manufacturers in Germany E.V.

K. Bronnold, Gebr. Gattel, J. Hückel 's Söhne, Mayser's Hutfabrik.G.m.b.H., Gebr. Messerschmidt, Ph. Möckel, Rehfus & Cie, A. Riedel , C.G. Wilke. 

 

Mayser's Hutfabrik G. M. B. H. Receipt for F. Fenn Dresden Cotta, April 3, 1933

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Album für (for) Mayser 's Neuheitens (New Releases), Mai (May) 1914, from the Gotisches Haus (Gothic House) Bad Homburg , Germany hat collection.

(This is a large image so you have to click on it to see the details. Very interesting Bow designs and of course great hats from May 1914.  Also has the "Art/Form" and "Farbe/Color" numbers)

"Art/Form" is "Form" in English.  The "Art/Form" number is 5 digits for Soft Felts and all start with 34 (1914).  The "Art/Form" number is 4 digits for Stiff Felts and the only examples starts with 48 (1914).  The numbers increment because here are some later examples (probably at least WWII era).

"Art/Form" 49703 (Possible Oldest Soft Felt)  - "Art/Form" 34846 (First Hat, Upper Left) = 14857 (Difference Since 1914)
I wasn't able to match any of the older Mayser Soft Felt "Farbe/Color" numbers but I will check some of the later Soft Felts.

1937 date stamped envelope from a Dutch Mayser distributor (N.V. Hoedenmaatschappij, Bussum). The Mayser logo on the envelope matches the above sweatband logo.

 

"Art/Form" 5157 (Possibly Oldest Stiff Felt) - "Art/Form" 4854 (Bottom Center) = 303 (Difference Since 1914)
There isn't a "Farbe/Color" number for "Art/Form" 4854 because Black is "Farbe 1" for all Mayser Soft and Stiff Felt Hats I have encountered.

Here is some additional information.

"Art/Form" numbers for October 1931 are 46657, 45023.

Mayser's Hutfabrik G. M. B. H. Receipt for Felix Fenn Dresden, October 24, 1931

Possibly an older Soft Felt with a lower number "Art/Form" 42387.  Possibly from the same time period as the Mayser / Johann Zehme Stiff Felt posted above. This hat belongs to Huthase on the FL.

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Mayser "Spezial", 56 cm possibly mid to later 1950s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

         

 

 

 

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Stetson Excellent "Stratoliner", 58cm, probably later 1950s. Made by Mayser in Germany under license. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

 

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Stetson - Mayser "Premier" "Lancer", 57 cm possibly early 1960s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.  Here is his description of the hat. "Bronze colour. Made under license in Germany. Size 57 with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10cm. It's not my size really, but this is a very attractive colour."

         

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Mayser Hats Year 125 (1925)

I translated the "Mayser Hats Year 125" booklet from 1925.  You can click on the pages and images to enlarge.  Also click on the embedded links to see the associated images.  I still need to fix some minor translation issues.

Mayser Hats Year 125 (1925)

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Mayser Milz, 57cm possibly early to mid 1970s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

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Mayser "Libelle", 58 cm, possibly later 1950s.  The Felt has a great color / finish and easily dry creases.  Also a really interesting Bow and Brim treatment.   This is my second "Libelle" so not a common Mark. 

Unique "Echter Mayser" Celluloid Label attached to the Sweatband.  I have never seen one of these before so a very pleasant surprise.

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I made a reverse image of the "Echter Mayser" Celluloid Label and translated the German text to English.

You Made The Right Choice With This Genuine Mayser.

It is the best German brand hat, made from the finest materials.

It preserves your personal touch and protects you from sun and rain.

You will enjoy it for a long time if you entrust its care to a specialist shop.

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Mayser "Antilope", 56 cm possibly later 1950s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

Great detective work by Stefan on the FL.

 

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Mayser "Superbe", 5? cm, possibly later 1950s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. 

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Mayser "Libelle", 56 cm, possibly mid to later 1950s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

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Echter Mayser "Spezial", 59 cm possibly mid 1950s.  The Black Felt has a great Finish and easily dry creases.  Classic Form with very stylish Bow design which Mayser used often with their Homburgs in this time period. 

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The hat was severally crushed at the brim edge during shipping.  The box was pulverized (most likely by USPS) and had to be wrapped in shrink wrap by USPS.  I thought it was lost but arrived yesterday with no status update from USPS since early September.  

The photos were taken after popping the crown out so originally more crushed.

 

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Mayser "Grosser Preis" / M. Mertés Hutfabrik, Inh. Max Hecht Nürnberg Karolinenstr. 8, measures 58.5 cm, possibly late 1920s early 1930s (this based on a February 3, 1932 Newspaper Sweatband Spacer). This one is difficult to date because of the non matching Liner and Sweatband plus no Paper Label.  I tend to think it was made by Mayser Ulm based on the construction, components and Felt  are of very high quality.  I have collected some information but have to do more research.  It's rare to find a Mélange Stiff Felt.  I believe this is Fur Felt because of the very soft hand but it might have some Wool in the mix. The Mélange is mostly different shades of Gray maybe a tinge of Red other unknown Colors.  The Finish is some what roughly clipped so  Flamand Velour like.  This is one of my better recent finds.  As I mentioned it's difficult / rare to find this type of Stiff Felt. 

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M. Mertés Receipt from 01/04/1913 listing Mayser Ulm.  Found by Martin on the FL.

M. Mertés Inh. Max Hecht Nürnberg Karolinenstr. 8, 3/24/1916.  Found by Martin on the FL.

 

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I purchased the following items from a lady (Barbara Rasspe-Dahmann) whose family owned Pelzhaus Josef Seiffert 1863 Solingen ,Germany (see link below).  Josef Seiffert was her Great Grandfather.  The store closed in 2017.  The items are from the 1950s and later. 

https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/solingen/das-pelzhaus-seiffert-besteht-seitJosef Seifert150-jahren_aid-14854621

Mayser Ulm

Mayser Milz

Stetson (Mayser, Under License)

 

 

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Mayser "Mayser's Orion", 56 cm, possibly late 1920s to mid 1930s.  This rare find belongs to Wangenheim on the FL. 

 

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Mayser "J.K.", 57 cm, 115 grams, possibly late 1920s.  The exterior Size Stamp is 58 which is accurate.  The black Felt is of high quality  and finely Finished.  Interesting shorter length Bow which appears to be a Mayser Ulm trademark (based on my three Mayser Ulm Stiff Felts).  The Liner has slightly transparent lightweight sides.  Anton Ils Neiderlage / Warehouse was out of Ulm a. /D. so same location as Mayser Ulm.  I have Silk Top Hat from Anton Ils Ulm a. / D.  Came with a very nice light weight Case.     

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Light Weight Case 

 

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Stetson "Excellent" "Bloulevard" Made under License by Mayser Ulm, Especially Made for Hut Seidl München (Mayser Ulm's Flagship Store), date stamped 02/57 and 4. März 1958.  Superb overall quality and workmanship as expected.  Also in Excellent condition.  Interesting that there are two date stamps.  Mayser started licensing and making Stetson Hats in 1954.  I would like to thank Regine of Steinhagen, Germany for selling + sending my this fantastic Homburg Hut! 

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Stetson "Excellent" Made under License by Mayser, Especially Made for Carl Kellner Hamburg, measures 58cm,  possibly early 1960s.  The paper label is missing so not sure it's Black, could possible be a Dark Charcoal Gray.  It's a later Form but the Felt is pliable and easily dry creases.  I like the color of the the Band / Binding and also like the Bow design.  

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Mayser "Spezial", 57cm possibly later 1950s.  This Homburg belongs to Stefan on the FL.

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Mayser "Spezial", 57 cm possibly late 1950s.  Made for Ernst Köln Men's store.  This Soft Felt belongs to Matt on the FL.

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Stetson - Mayser Excellent "Skyway", 57cm possibly late 1950s.  There is only one other Stetson - Mayser "Skyway", found by Stefan on the FL back in  2021.  The black Felt has a very nice finish and is pliable so easily dry creases.  The form is "Camber" like so I think it looks better "Brim Up".  Mayser acquired the Stetson license for Germany in 1954. 

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Ferdinand Ludewig (5/9/1902-7/6/1963) the original owner of the Stetson - Mayser Excellent "Skyway" wearing it in 1961. Photograph courtesy of Ferdinand Ludewig's granddaughter Alexandra. 

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Borchert Berlin W, Made by Mayser, 58cm, date stamped Dec. 13, 1957.   This is a really great Homburg.  The Felt is fantastic but of a heavier weight so looks great without side dents. 

I believe the number sequence is actually a date.  It's either 2.11.56 or 21.1.56.  Either is a good a match for the Sweatband stamped date.

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This Mayser "Spezial" Homburg that I found back in 2010 proves this Borchert Berlin W. Homburg was made by Mayser.  The only difference is it doesn't have wind cord. 

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