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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 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, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 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, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 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...
habigman Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 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.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-standard-p16495z117685u.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p8355z117684u.htm https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-durit-p16491z117668u.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckelduritdurit-p16492z117669u.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p23933z117665u.htm https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/1799-huckel-superior-p5571z117672u.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p2707z117671u.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/hsj-1799-p23932z117666u.htm https://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/1799-huckel-p4z117681u.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-p15092z117678u.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/jhs-p5905z150921u.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://tm.kurzy.cz/tonak-as/huckel-durit-1799-p90313z188311u.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Extra", F.P. 4 1/2, possibly mid to late 1920s. This hat belongs to Panos on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judyta Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 Dobry wieczór, zdobyłem taki egzemplarz. Proszę Pan coś napisać o nim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 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 Natural Light 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 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. Natural Light 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted March 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume", 58 cm, F.P. 5 1/2, 128 grams possibly early 1930s maybe late 1920s. The Stiff Felt came with an original J. Hückel´s Söhne internal wood frame Cardboard Box (see below) which is something I have been looking for many years. The Stiff Felt is in mint condition and overall is really fantastic (one of my finest). The black Felt has a great finish and is light in weight. The black Liner has a gold embossed JHS Crest that is offset by a off white textured + decorated Sweatband. The Bow design is unique + striking. Also came with a JHS external Paper Size Tag (see below) which is also an item that I have been looking for a long time. The shop that sold all this was located in Užhorod, Czechoslovakia which was part of the Austrian Hungarian Empire up to 1919 and today Ukraine. This all came from a Czech source. Natural Light J. Hückel´s Söhne External Pape Size Tag. It was folded at the line and tab placed under the bottom of the Band / Ribbon. There is only a tiny portion of the Paper Label left. Vented Spacers were behind the rear of the Sweatband. Their installation most likely caused the missing Paper Label. Highly possible they were supplied to the shop by JHS. J. Hückel´s Söhne Cardboard Box J. Hückel´s Söhne "Plume" surrounded by original tissue paper. Here are similar J. Hückel´s Söhne Carboard Boxes but from the early 1900s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 On 12/16/2022 at 1:15 PM, Judyta said: Dobry wieczór, zdobyłem taki egzemplarz. Proszę Pan coś napisać o nim? Judyta, Sorry I missed your post. This Soft Felt Hat was made by Hückel Weilheim Germany possibly late 1960s very early 1970s. Hückel Weilheim was founded in the late 1940s by former employees of the JHS Ratibor factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Standard" "Crystall Velour", FP 5, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This fantastic Velour belongs to Stefan on the FL. Here are some of his additional comments. "The raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. A few tiny nicks aside the felt is in excellent condition. Missing its liner though and the bow needed some correction as well. The hand of the felt is everything you'd expect from a Hückel velour." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Standard" "Crystall Velour", FP 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. This beauty belongs to Wangenheim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted April 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Aero" "Rauh", FP 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. Everything about this one is fantastic. This hat belongs to Wangenheim on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted August 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Durit", FP 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s and made for the French Market. The Light Brown Velour has high gloss and easily dry creases. The wide Ribbon / Band is an interesting Reddish Brown. It has a tall 6 inch Open Crown and 2 1/2 inch Brim. Open Crown Natural Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour", 55 cm, possibly late 1920s into 1930s. A first of a kind Paper Label Type with some old elements. This fantastic "Seal Velour" belongs to Panos on the FL. Open Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 My friend Radek Polach is now the leader of the August Hückel's Villas Restoration Project. I received the following article / videos from Radek. Experts Determine What Came Be Saved In Hückel's Villas (Article and Video) https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&tab=rT&sl=cs&tl=en&u=https://polar.cz/zpravy/novojicinsko/novy-jicin/11000019459/odbornici-urcili-co-z-novojicinskych-huckelovych-vil-lze-zachranit The Guild of Hatter Masters was founded in Nový Jičín 390 years ago (Article and Video) https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&tab=rT&sl=cs&tl=en&u=https://polar.cz/zpravy/novojicinsko/novy-jicin/11000019483/cech-kloboucnickych-mistru-vznikl-v-novem-jicine-pred-390-let Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted December 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2023 Hückel Weilheim "Extra", 58 cm possibly mid 1950s. The Black Smooth Finish Felt has a very Soft Hand and easily dry creases. The "Extra" goes back to J. Hückel´s Söhne and here is a similar earlier example. https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/6-johann-hückel´s-söhne-hückel-hutfabrik-weilheim/page/7/#comment-2940 Both the early "Extra" and later "Extra" were also worn Brim Up. Open Crown Natural Light + Brim Up which I think is a better look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Durit", FP 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s and made for the French Market. Fantastic Velour Color and Finish! This Velour belongs to Daniele on the FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habigman Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 J. Hückel´s Söhne "Nova Velour", F.P. 5 1/2, possibly late 1920s early 1930s. Made for the French Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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