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Aluminium Milliners Hat Block Mould (12)
D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €527     $572
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Aluminium Milliners Hat Block Mould (12)

1900 - 1920
Description

Check out this unique collection of highly polished 1920s milliner's hat moulds we acquired from a hat factory in Luton , recently used on film sets. These striking pieces are not just decorative, they’re perfect for showcasing luxury hats in shop windows, adding an eye catching element touch to any space. We have several different moulds available on our site for £375 plus vat each.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Aluminium Hat Block Mould to the 1920s.

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SA1147524
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Description
Check out this unique collection of highly polished 1920s milliner's hat moulds we acquired from a hat factory in Luton , recently used on film sets.
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These striking pieces are not just decorative, they’re perfect for showcasing luxury hats in shop windows, adding an eye catching element touch to any space.
D and A Binder Ltd

We have several different moulds available on our site for £375 plus vat each.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Aluminium Hat Block Mould to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147524
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D and A Binder Ltd Profile Page

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A polished silver aluminium milliners hat block mould shaped like a fedora hat resting on a dark timber surface.
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Archive I A polished silver aluminium milliners hat block mould shaped like a fedora hat resting on a dark timber surface.

Aluminium Milliners Hat Block Mould (12)

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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
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101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
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A polished silver aluminium milliners hat block mould shaped like a fedora hat resting on a dark timber surface.
Aluminium Milliners Hat Block Mould (12)
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A polished silver aluminium milliners hat block mould shaped like a fedora hat resting on a dark timber surface.
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Historically used in commercial hat manufacture, these metal moulds served as forms over which felt or straw was heated, pressed, and shaped into structured headwear such as fedoras or trilbies.

While traditional hat blocks were carved from dense hardwoods like lime or maple, twentieth-century industrial production introduced cast aluminium moulds for durability and consistent heat conduction.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast construction, smooth contoured surfaces where fabric was shaped, hollow interiors or mounting slots underneath, and often stamped sizing numbers.

These objects function as stand-alone sculptural accents on bookshelves, office desks, or sideboards, bringing a tactile industrial aesthetic to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and clean occasionally with a non-abrasive metal polish suitable for aluminium to maintain the sheen without scratching the surface.
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