French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat, with a deep round crown and a double brim, it is a superbly tactile and very attractive piece. The hat form is made in fruitwood, and it is on a purpose made Oak base, all in good condition.

It is 25” high and the base is 6” square

WD189

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Fruitwood Hat Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1041479

Dealers Internal Reference

WD189

Description

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

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This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat, with a deep round crown and a double brim, it is a superbly tactile and very attractive piece.

Elmgarden

The hat form is made in fruitwood, and it is on a purpose made Oak base, all in good condition.

It is 25” high and the base is 6” square

WD189

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Fruitwood Hat Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1041479

Dealers Internal Ref

WD189

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Elmgarden

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

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A carved light fruitwood hat block featuring a rounded crown and brim section, mounted on a dark metal stem with a square dark wood base.

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Elmgarden

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Location

Hampshire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Feb 2010

Items For Sale 718

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French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

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A milliners hat block is a hand-carved wooden mould historically used by hat makers to shape, steam, and structure felt, straw, or fabric into specific headwear silhouettes.

Most antique hat blocks were carved from dense, fine-grained hardwoods or fruitwoods, such as lime, sycamore, or beech, which resisted warping under humidity and heat during the blocking process.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of workshop use, including pin marks from securing fabric, steam or dye discolouration, turned wood sectioning, and smooth patination from repeated handling.

When mounted on a metal or timber stand, a hat block functions as a sculptural object on a bookshelf, sideboard, or mantelpiece to introduce organic texture and historic character.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and periodically apply a clear natural beeswax polish to nourish the timber, avoiding water exposure, harsh detergents, or direct heat sources.