Search 0
15,069  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 42 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
42 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1111695
FOR SALE
£504
Email
Save
1930s Restored Aluminium Hat Stretcher
D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €590     $640
£504
D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2015
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1111695
PDF SHARE
SAVE

1930s Restored Aluminium Hat Stretcher

1920 - 1940
Description

This hand-polished restored aluminium milliner's hat stretcher is a stunning example of early-20th-century craftsmanship. Designed for both function and style, this piece was originally used to shape and stretch hats, making it a perfect tool for milliners. Its lightweight yet durable aluminium construction, along with the adjustable mechanism and sturdy base, ensures practicality and ease of use. The sleek, reflective finish adds a unique touch, making it an eye-catching decorative item as well.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this 1930s Aluminium Hat Stretcher to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111695
Dealers Notes

All of our prices include current VAT (20%). Thanks.

Description
This hand-polished restored aluminium milliner's hat stretcher is a stunning example of early-20th-century craftsmanship.
“
Designed for both function and style, this piece was originally used to shape and stretch hats, making it a perfect tool for milliners.
D and A Binder Ltd

Its lightweight yet durable aluminium construction, along with the adjustable mechanism and sturdy base, ensures practicality and ease of use. The sleek, reflective finish adds a unique touch, making it an eye-catching decorative item as well.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this 1930s Aluminium Hat Stretcher to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111695
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D and A Binder Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base.
1 / 6
Archive I A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base.

1930s Restored Aluminium Hat Stretcher

Archive II A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base. View II
Archive III A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base. View III
Archive IV A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base. View IV
Archive V A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base. View V
Archive VI A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 815
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Verified Since May 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: 101 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified
May 2015
For Sale
161
Sold
815
A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base.
1930s Restored Aluminium Hat Stretcher
Ref: SA1111695
A restored 1930s polished aluminium mechanical hat stretcher with a turn handle set on a solid metal base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Hat stretchers were specialised millinery tools used throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to enlarge or reshape hats to fit a wearers precise head size. In the 1930s, polished cast aluminium replaced traditional wooden blocks in many modern haberdasheries.

Mid-twentieth-century hat stretchers were commonly fabricated from cast aluminium, iron, or dense hardwoods such as beech. They feature an internal threaded steel rod connected to a turn handle that drives two expandable block halves apart.

Authentic period examples feature substantial cast metal construction, mechanical screw mechanisms, and often retain manufacturer casting marks or hat size increments stamped onto the base or block.

An industrial aluminium hat stretcher functions as a sculptural accent when placed on a bookshelf, desk, or dressing room shelf alongside vintage books and metallic object displays.

Polished aluminium should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned using non-abrasive metal polish to prevent oxidisation and retain its reflective lustre.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories