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Three Antique Milliners Hat Blocks for Military Bearskin Cap
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
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Three Antique Milliners Hat Blocks for Military Bearskin Cap

1900 - 1920
Description

Extraordinary wooden blocks shaped to form the body of the iconic Foot Guards Bearskin Cap.

Each of them is made up of three-parts which can be dismantled inside the blocked crown (which is the top of the hat/cap) to allow to get the crown off the block with ease.

Showing a dark patina and signs of frequent use, typical of well used tools for essential pieces of military uniforms, they are extremely rare, therefore the signs of wear and of extensive use are the desirable evidence of their authenticity and historic value.

We date them late Victorian.

Please note that the flag shown is for display only and the Foot Guards Bearskin Cap is for sale

Approx. height 31cm

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Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated these Antique Wooden Hat Blocks to the 1900s.

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Description
Extraordinary wooden blocks shaped to form the body of the iconic Foot Guards Bearskin Cap.
Each of them is made up of three-parts which can be dismantled inside the blocked crown (which is the top of the hat/cap) to allow to get the crown off the block with ease.
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
fig 1. Three tall carved dark wooden millinery hat blocks with sloping rounded tops arranged in a row on a surface.
fig 1. Three Antique Milliners Hat Blocks for Military Bearskin Cap

Showing a dark patina and signs of frequent use, typical of well used tools for essential pieces of military uniforms, they are extremely rare, therefore the signs of wear and of extensive use are the desirable evidence of their authenticity and historic value.

We date them late Victorian.

Please note that the flag shown is for display only and the Foot Guards Bearskin Cap is for sale

Approx. height 31cm

Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated these Antique Wooden Hat Blocks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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Three tall carved dark wooden millinery hat blocks with sloping rounded tops arranged in a row on a surface.
Three Antique Milliners Hat Blocks for Military Bearskin Cap
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Three tall carved dark wooden millinery hat blocks with sloping rounded tops arranged in a row on a surface.
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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.

Wooden hat blocks were carved timber forms used by milliners and hatters to shape, steam, and structure wet felt, fabric, or leather into specific headwear profiles, including military caps.

Hardwoods such as beech, maple, or fruitwood were traditionally chosen for their dense grain, smooth finish, and resistance to warping under steam and heat during the shaping process.

Authentic antique hat blocks typically feature hand-carved tool marks, surface oxidisation from steam, impressed size numbers or maker stamps, and pin holes around the base from securing fabrics.

These sculptural objects function well as decorative accents on open bookshelves, sideboards, or desk spaces, acting as tactile historic curiosities alongside books or vintage metalwork.

Keep timber hat blocks in a dry environment away from direct heat sources to prevent splitting, and periodically condition the surface with neutral microcrystalline wax applied using a soft cloth.
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