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Milliner's Wood Mechanical Hat Stretcher Sizer.
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Milliner's Wood Mechanical Hat Stretcher Sizer.

19th century
Sold 30 June 2025 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from the late 19th / early 20th century sits on it's wooden base that is fitted with a hat sizer chart and has an attractive golden brown patina.

This fine mechanical hat sizer has a large metal handle which when turned opens and closes the wooden hat section to adjust the size.

These hat stretchers also make wonderful display pieces either on their own or for displaying hats and wigs.

Dimensions: Length: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Height: 31.5 cm (12 1/2").

Weight: 4.832 kg.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age leaving a wonderful patina and look. Some small chips, cracks, bruises and age related wear from use. Some old woodworm that has been treated and filled. Opens and closes as it should.

Please note that only the wooden hat stretcher is included. The hat and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116573
Dealers Internal Reference
FTHS3020
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Description
This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from the late 19th / early 20th century sits on it's wooden base that is fitted with a hat sizer chart and has an attractive golden brown patina.
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This fine mechanical hat sizer has a large metal handle which when turned opens and closes the wooden hat section to adjust the size.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown wooden mechanical hat stretcher with a screw handle and measurement scale positioned on a wooden surface against a neutral background.
fig 1. Milliner's Wood Mechanical Hat Stretcher Sizer.

These hat stretchers also make wonderful display pieces either on their own or for displaying hats and wigs.

Dimensions: Length: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Height: 31.5 cm (12 1/2").

Weight: 4.832 kg.

fig 2. A dark brown wooden mechanical hat stretcher with a screw handle and measurement scale positioned on a wooden surface against a neutral background.
fig 2. Milliner's Wood Mechanical Hat Stretcher Sizer.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age leaving a wonderful patina and look. Some small chips, cracks, bruises and age related wear from use. Some old woodworm that has been treated and filled. Opens and closes as it should.

Please note that only the wooden hat stretcher is included. The hat and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher to the Victorian era.

Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116573
Dealers Internal Ref
FTHS3020
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A dark brown wooden mechanical hat stretcher with a screw handle and measurement scale positioned on a wooden surface against a neutral background.
Milliner's Wood Mechanical Hat Stretcher Sizer.
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A dark brown wooden mechanical hat stretcher with a screw handle and measurement scale positioned on a wooden surface against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectTreen & Curiosities
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialBeech, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden block, Mechanical screw mechanism, Calibration scale, Segmented crown
  • SizeH 31.5 cm (12 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A milliners hat stretcher is a mechanical tool traditionally used by hat makers and outfitters to adjust, shape, and enlarge the crown circumference of hats to ensure a precise fit.

These items are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as beech or maple to withstand repeated pressure, often featuring iron or steel adjustment screws and calibration plates.

Authentic pieces generally display genuine wear, aged patination on the wood, hand-stamped or inked sizing scales, and traditional joinery or mechanical components consistent with nineteenth or early twentieth-century manufacturing.

Such sculptural objects work effectively as standalone display pieces on bookshelves, sideboards, or desk tops, introducing industrial texture and historical interest to modern spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and protect the aged finish.
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