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Named Victorian Officer’s Bicorn Cocked Hat By Hawkes & Co., London
mid–late 19th Century
£950 $1,282 €1,109
A fine and original Victorian named officer’s bicorn cocked hat, with the officers surname ''Mayne'' on a Tailor''s paper label inside.
It is constructed in black sealskin and of high-quality private purchase form. The front is decorated with oak-leaf patterned gilt braid bands, centred by a silk rosette overlaid with a double row of gilt twisted braid, terminating in a gilt wire button. Both points of the hat retain their original gilt wire tassels, confirming formal levee or court usage rather than field wear.
The interior is lined in maroon silk and bears the gilt retailer’s stamp “Hawkes & Co”, the celebrated London military tailors and outfitters who supplied officers of the British Army throughout the 19th century, particularly those in senior, staff, Guards, and ceremonial appointments. The hat retains its original tan leather sweatband and an original period paper tailor’s label inscribed “Mayne 25736”, identifying the officer client and Hawkes’ internal order or ledger ...reference.
The bicorn is accompanied by its original japanned tin transit box, a rare and highly desirable survival, confirming careful storage and adding significantly to the historical and collector appeal of the piece.
Condition:
Very good original condition throughout. The sealskin body remains sound with good colour and surface. Gilt braid, wirework and tassels are intact with only light age-related wear. Interior lining and sweatband well preserved. The japanned tin shows expected surface wear consistent with age.
Notes:
Bicorn hats of this quality and construction were typically worn by senior or staff officers for ceremonial, levee and court occasions during the mid to late Victorian period. The named tailor’s label adds personal provenance and enhances collectability.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1190446
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1190446 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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