Johann Hückel´s Söhne - Hückel Hutfabrik Weilheim

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha", French Point 5 1/2, possibly early to mid 1930s.  This hat belongs to Wayne on the FL.  

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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.

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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

 

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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)

 

 

[habigman]

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

 

[habigman]

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

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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

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra", measures 56cm possibly 1930s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

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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.

 

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Wehrmeier / Hückel Weilheim, 56 cm possibly late 1950s.  This hat belongs to Stefan on the FL.

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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

 

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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. 

 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s late 1920s.

 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne Promotional Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s and a recent arrival.

 

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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.

 

[Peter]

 Hello! I found a hat and need help with dating it. 

[habigman]

Peter.  I think this one is late 1960s.  It's great to see a Trachten style! 

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

 

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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).  

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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

Hückel Weilheim, possibly

 

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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

 

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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

 

 

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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

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota Velour", FP 5, possibly late 1920s early 1930s.  Really fantastic Black Velour that easily dry creases.  There is no Hückel on the Liner and Sweatband.  The JHS Crest is the similar to the "Loden" Soft Felts that also do not  have Hückel on the Sweatband and Crown Tip Patch.  The Paper Label is a JHS Soft Felts Post WWI Type 8 and has no mention of JHS.  This hat came from a Czech source.  

Open Crown

I found Vilém Rieger Praha - Břevnov in "Chytilův úplný adresár̆ Království českého / Chytilův Complete Directory of the Kingdom of Bohemia, Volume 1. 1913"

Hatters: Klima Ant. No. 267 - Rieger Vilém No. 265.

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Tonak a. s. "J. Hückel´s Söhne" Trademarks  (Earliest to Latest) 

The earliest registered JHS trademarks are from May 25, 1921. This information should  be helpful in dating.  The links below the images provide detailed information. 

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p16494z117683u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-standard-p16495z117685u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p8355z117684u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-durit-p16491z117668u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckelduritdurit-p16492z117669u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p16493z117682u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p16489z117664u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p16490z117667u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p23933z117665u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/1799-huckel-superior-p5571z117672u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p2707z117671u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/hsj-1799-p23932z117666u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/1799-huckel-p4z117681u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p15092z117678u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/1799-huckel-p15094z117680u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p15091z117677u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-standard-p12851z117781u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/jhs-p5905z150921u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p5904z150920u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-super-guama-p41616z158166u.htm

https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-durit-1799-p90312z188310u.htm
https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-durit-1799-p90313z188311u.htm

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K. U. K Hof - Hutfabrikanten, J. Hückel´s Söhne Neutitschein - Wien, Post Card, October 21, 1916 (Sent from Neutitschein)

Mr. C.A.G. Bräutigam, Eschwege, Hessen - Nassau (today Hesse)
Who sent us with your w. letter of 14
ds. Mts. kindly made 2 changes
as of 20 & 31 /1 we have your w.account
etc. gratefully acknowledged, Yours sincerely
10/2/1916.
K. U. K. HOF HUT MANUFACTURERS
J. HÜCKEL'S SONS

I found C.A.G. Bräutigam listed under Huthandlungen / Hat Shops in "Klockhaus' kaufmännisches Handels- und Gewerbe-Adressbuch des Deutschen Reichs Volume 3 1892".

 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne, Pocket Mirror, possibly 1930s.  I have only come across this image one other time and it's one of my favorites. 

 

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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. 

Open Crown

 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra", F.P. 4 1/2, possibly mid to late 1920s.  This hat belongs to Panos on the FL.

 

 

[Judyta]

Dobry wieczór, zdobyłem taki egzemplarz. 
Proszę Pan coś napisać o nim?

[habigman]

Hückel "Wien", 58 cm, possibly early 1950s.  There is no paper label but there is 58 cm round size tag.  The Sweatband seam is glued and all the Hückel Weilheim hats I checked have stitched seams.  The Felt is very light weight and extremely pliable which is also not like any Hückel Weilheim hat I have but this one could be earlier.  Great form with contrasting black Band and light gray Binding. 

Open Crown 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne promo pocket mirror, probably 1930s.  The above Hückel "Wien"  Liner logo is based on this earlier JHS design.

I have a similar Hückel Wien made for Carl Kellner Hamburg.  Its Felt has similar characteristics. 

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/6-johann-hückel´s-söhne-hückel-hutfabrik-weilheim/?do=findComment&comment=1629

 

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J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible", FP 6, 157 grams, possibly later 1920s early 1930s.  The Form has less taper so straighter sides.  This Stiff Felt was made for Czech market.  Post WWI JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Type 1a.

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The original owner of this JHS "Flexible" Stiff Felt was Milán Kanděra who ived in the town of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm which is a close distance from Nový Jičín whereJohann Hückel´s Söhne Hat Factory was located.  Here is  Milán Kanděra bio that his grandson Radovan Kanděra sent me. 

"The Bowler Hat belonged to my grandfather. He was born in 1897. He wore the Bowler Hat in the thirties of the last century, that is, in the period of the so-called "first republic" as Czechoslovakia was then called. That was the period 1918 from the creation of Czechoslovakia to 1939 when the war started. Grandfather was a carpenter - he had a carpentry workshop and employed about 20 people. He made various wooden things, walking sticks, chessboards, wooden tables, tables and furniture or doors and beds. I still have some other things after him. I have his walking sticks, beautifully decorated and handmade, which he wore out for walks on holidays and on Sundays on more festive occasions when he just wore the Bowler Hat."

Milán Kanděra, Trade License (December 29, 1939)

A beautiful Walking Stick that belonged to Milán Kanděra and that he made himself. It is handmade and the Walking Stick is inlaid with Mother of Pearl.