incredibly rare, museum-quality piece of European millinery history: a pre-WWII Vintage Hückel Fur Felt Fedora.
This exceptional hat was crafted by the legendary Hückel brand (founded 1799) and originally sold at the historic Hut-Lange specialty hat shop located at Fahrgasse 99 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Based on the factory internal sweatband stamps, this piece dates back to the late 1920s or 1930s.
Design Features:
- Premium Fur Felt: Incredibly smooth, high-grade wild hare/rabbit fur felt that retains its beautiful shape.
- Classic Silhouette: Features a timeless center-dent crown with sharp front pinches.
- Exquisite Ribbon Work: Wide, elegantly pleated coordinating gray grosgrain hatband with a multi-layered side bow.
- Bound Edge: The medium snap-brim is finished with fine grosgrain overwelt binding.
- Original Interior: Complete with its original white satin luxury lining (stamped with the gold Hückel coat of arms) and the original brown leather sweatband.
Internal Factory Stamps (Under Sweatband):
- Production Batch: 126/1
- Model/Color Codes: 3855 478
- Size Stamp: 47 (Historical system corresponding to a modern EU 55 / US 6 7/8 / Small)
- Authenticity: Original red ink Hückel stamp on the reverse side of the leather sweatband.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition for its age. The felt is soft and clean, the interior satin lining remains bright with crisp gold foil stamping, and the leather sweatband is intact. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact aesthetic condition.
Item comes from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Will be packed securely in a sturdy box to preserve its shape during transit.