habigman Posted December 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha", French Point 5 1/2, possibly early to mid 1930s. This hat belongs to Wayne on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Sigma" "Seal Velour", 57 cm possibly early to mid 1930s and made for the Japanese market. A thank you to Wayne of the FL saving the auction photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 2nd hat from my recent 9 hat find. The Velour is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. The sweatband is textured and is very soft. The tip patch is in mint condition and the hat appears to have been seldom worn. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary). Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 6th hat (and 2nd "Jota" "Seal Velour") from my recent 9 hat find. The Velour is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. The sweatband is textured and is very soft. The tip patch is in mint condition and the hat appears to have been seldom worn. Luckily this hat fits me even though it's marked 56 cm. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary). Open Crown (Better Photos of the Velour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Lutra", 56 cm, possibly late 1930s. This is the 7th hat from my recent 9 hat find. This is my first JHS "Lutra" which means European Otter so possibly similar marketing to "Seal Velour". The Felt is really fantastic (color, finish, hand) and very pliable. It's a Trachten style Soft Felt which is also the case for my early Tonak Plant Hückel "Lutra". The Folkish Band is really interesting / unique. This hat was sold by Julius Reiter Eger / Cheb Czechoslovakia (prior to WWI Austria Hungary). Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I have cataloged all the currently known J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft and Stiff Felt Hat Paper Label Types. I have included a time period plus confidence level. J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 1 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 1 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVvski4 J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 2 (Mid 1930s to later 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 2 (Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVr8q8H J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 3 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 3 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVrKcjL J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 4 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 4 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqNe87 J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 5 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Could be from Old Stock, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 5 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Could be from Old Stock, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqC1gj J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 6 (Late 1930s early 1940s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 6 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVvvxes J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 7 (Mid 1920s to Late 1920s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 7 (Mid 1920s to Late 1920s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVrKL8S J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts Post WWI Type 8 (Late 1920s early 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Soft Felt Hats Post WWI Type 8 (Late 1920s early 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqNMVw J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1 (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) Album of Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1 (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVr9Nca J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 2 (1890s to Early 1900s, Strong Confidence) Album of Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 2 (1890s to Early 1900s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqCMS9 J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 3 (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) Album of Soft Felts WWI Era or Older Type 3 (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqCQST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 1a (Mid 1920s to Early 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 1a (Mid 1920s to Early 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVr6Zuj J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts Post WWI Type 1b (Mid 1920s to Early 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 1b (Mid 1920s to Early 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVqVPnV J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts Post WWI Type 2 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 2 (Late 1920s to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVs4xFS J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts Post WWI Type 3 (Early to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 3 (Early to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVr7oET J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts Post WWI Type 4 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 4 (Late 1930s to Early 1940s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVs4Qn2 J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts Post WWI Type 5 (Early to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felt Hats Post WWI Type 5 (Early to Mid 1930s, Medium Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWEw3qp J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1a (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1a (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVvPX38 J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1b (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) Album of JHS Stiff Felts WWI Era or Older Type 1b (Early 1900s to Early 1920s, Strong Confidence) https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVs59iT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra", measures 56cm possibly 1930s. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Nova Velour", F.P. 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. Made for the French Market. Belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Wehrmeier / Hückel Weilheim, 56 cm possibly late 1950s. This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne Wien, French Point 5 1/2, possibly WWI era or slightly older. This rare find belongs to Panos on the FL. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted July 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra" "Leicht", French Point 5 1/2, 110 grams, possibly late 1920s. The Black Felt has a Smooth Finish and is light weight and very pliable. The the Snap Brim with Binding is almost 3 inches in width. Condition is very good with all original components including the Crown Patch. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible", French Point 5 1/4 (57.5 cm) possibly early to mid 1930s. The Stiff Felt belongs to Steve1857 on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Prima", French Point 6 1/2, made for the French Market possibly late 1920s. This hat belongs to Matt on the FL. Paper Label has "AV" Alpha Velour Quality type. Ventilation System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 J. Hückel´s Söhne "HF", French Point 5 1/2, possibly very early 1900s late 1890s. This Stiff Felt belongs to Matt on the FL. New Paper Label Type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Hückel Weilheim "Hückel's Clipper" "Melé", 58 cm possibly late 1950s early 1960s. The Felt is a Mix (Melé) with a Rough (Rauh) finish and very soft hand. I have a couple other "Hückel's Clipper" Hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s late 1920s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s and a recent arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour" made for the French Market, possibly late 1920s to mid 1930s. Stefan of the FL was beyond gracious in making this really fantastic Velour available to me. He brokered a deal with the French seller and packaged + sent the hat to me. I owe him a boat load of gratitude. I wasn't satisfied with the inside photos I took so those will come later. JHS Black Velour Hats are very difficult to photograph properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Hello! I found a hat and need help with dating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 Peter. I think this one is late 1960s. It's great to see a Trachten style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Standard" "Crystall Velour", FP 5 1/2, possibly mid 1930s. This fantastic Velour Hat was made for the Danish market and belongs to Steve1857 on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Foulard" / Drei - Spitz Marke, Gustav Sellckau Hamburg, FP 6 3/4, Date Stamped 09/16/1931. This Stiff Felt was made by J. Hückel´s Söhne (JSH) for Gustav Sellckau Hamburg (GSH). I have not encountered a "Foulard" JHS Stiff Felt before so it's unique. It's Date Stamped (09/16/31) which is rare for JHS (probably stamped by GSH) and the Paper Label Type is very similar to the JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Types 1a, 1b and 2 (which are all similar). The Felt has a very nice finish and overall condition is excellent. I have not encountered this type of Sweatband before and it is marked "J / Special" so most likely custom for GSH. Similar to JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Types 1a, 1b and 2. "J / Special" Sweatband Date Stamp 16. Sept. 1931. Possibly in Zoll or Inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible", FP 5, 116 grams, possibly later 1920s. Interesting unique Box Bow. Post WWI JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Type 1a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Elastic", 57.5 cm, 118 grams. possibly mid 1920s to early 1930s. This is a Ladies Stiff Felt Riding Hat but since it's a JHS + very unique I decided to pick it up. It appears to be entirely original and in NOS condition. The Black smooth finished Felt is the same as a Men's JHS "Elastic" Stiff Felt. The 4.5 cm Brim is not curled and has downward flange with a thin Binding. The Grosgrain Sweatband with padded which is stitched in with a X pattern. The Bow is on the left side like Men's Hats. There is also has a long fabric Strap which you see on some Ladies Hats. I couldn't find a paper label so maybe this was custom made by JHS. Definitely a very unique piece for my museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 26 Author Report Share Posted April 26 Hückel Weilheim "Chevreau", 59 cm possibly later 1950s. The Chamois Felt is lighter in weight and easily dry creases. This one has a unique braided Band and unique small feather (probably to match the band). Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 27 Author Report Share Posted April 27 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 Hückel Weilheim, possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Omega", French Point 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. I only know of one other JHS "Omega" Velour (also made for the French Market) on FL that belongs to Robert (RLK) and was found in 2013. The medium weight light absorbing black Velour is of very high quality with high gloss and very pliable so easily dry creases. It's non Liner type with Crown patch. The Band is wide with an interesting Bow design. The Sweatband has the JHS Hanging Cord at the rear. The Paper Label is JHS Post WWI Soft Felt Type 1. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted May 25 Author Report Share Posted May 25 Hückel Weilheim "Mercur", 57 cm, probably later 1950s. The black Belt Felt has a really great finish and the Crown was pre Blocked so I kept it that way. The small Side Dents were popular in Germany in this time period. Really like the Band width, Bow design and the thinner Binding. The overall condition is fantastic. This Homburg Hat belonged to Franz Kirchner Forest Director in Ebern, Germany. Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted June 20 Author Report Share Posted June 20 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Standard" "Crystall Velour", FP 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. The Gray Green "Crystall Velour" has a great finish and easily dry creases. The liner was very stained so I had to remove and bleach so it lost a good amount of color. The "Crystall Velour" is in good condition which is the most important. The Paper Label is JHS Soft Felts Post WWI Type 1. The Sweatband has unique green cord band. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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