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Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.
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Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.

1920 - 1940
Sold 22 January 2025 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from 1930 sits on it's wooden base that is fitted with a Reslaw Hats registered design name plate and also with a hat sizer chart.

Reslaw hats were produced in the 1930's and 1940's by Paul Walser & Co who were a top milliner in London.

This fine mechanical hat sizer has a large metal handle which when turned opens and closes the wooden hat section to adjust the size, has a wonderful dark rich patina and is a particularly nice example having both the milliner's name and the sizer chart.

This type of wooden stretcher was originally used to manufacture, size and stretch hats but today they make wonderful display pieces either on their own or for displaying hats.

Dimensions: Length: 32.5 cm (12 3/4"). Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Height: 33 cm (13").

Weight approx: 5.88 kg.

Condition: Very good used decorative 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. Opens and closes as it should. Please see pictures.

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 Millinery Hat Sizer to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118156
Dealers Internal Reference
RHS3213
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This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from 1930 sits on it's wooden base that is fitted with a Reslaw Hats registered design name plate and also with a hat sizer chart.
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Reslaw hats were produced in the 1930's and 1940's by Paul Walser & Co who were a top milliner in London.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. An antique wooden Reslaw mechanical hat sizer and block with a metal adjustment crank mounted on a rectangular wooden base.
fig 1. Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.

This fine mechanical hat sizer has a large metal handle which when turned opens and closes the wooden hat section to adjust the size, has a wonderful dark rich patina and is a particularly nice example having both the milliner's name and the sizer chart.

fig 2. An antique wooden Reslaw mechanical hat sizer and block with a metal adjustment crank mounted on a rectangular wooden base.
fig 2. Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.

This type of wooden stretcher was originally used to manufacture, size and stretch hats but today they make wonderful display pieces either on their own or for displaying hats.

Dimensions: Length: 32.5 cm (12 3/4"). Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Height: 33 cm (13").

fig 3. An antique wooden Reslaw mechanical hat sizer and block with a metal adjustment crank mounted on a rectangular wooden base.
fig 3. Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.

Weight approx: 5.88 kg.

Condition: Very good used decorative 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. Opens and closes as it should. Please see pictures.

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 Millinery Hat Sizer to the 1930s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118156
Dealers Internal Ref
RHS3213
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An antique wooden Reslaw mechanical hat sizer and block with a metal adjustment crank mounted on a rectangular wooden base.
Antique Reslaw Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block.
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  • ObjectMillinery Tool
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialHardwood, Steel
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMechanical screw crank, Divided wooden crown, Metal size chart plate
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 17.5 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A mechanical hat sizer is a traditional tool used by hatters and milliners to measure, stretch, or adjust the circumference of hats to ensure a precise fit.

Traditional hat blocks and sizers were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as beech, elm, or maple, often paired with iron or steel mechanical screws and hinges.

Authentic pieces typically feature makers plates, hand-stamped sizing charts, age-appropriate patina on the wood, and signs of genuine workshop wear rather than modern machine distressing.

These sculptural wooden objects work well displayed on open shelving, mantelpieces, or as focal points in study bookcases to introduce industrial and artisanal character.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the finish without damaging the patina.
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