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Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.
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Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 May 2026 · Krave Antiques
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This handsome Gentleman's plush top hat which is manufactured by hatter Lincoln Bennett of Sackville Steet, Piccadilly, London is marked to the inside with their details, with the retailer's details and dates from the early 20th century.

This fine quality antique hat which is in excellent condition is a good size at UK 6 7/8 (US 7) and has the size shown inside.

Would make a wonderful topper for a day at the races, special event, wedding or costume / prop.

Maker's details shown inside hat: Lincoln Bennett & Co. Sackville Street, Piccadilly, London.

Retailer's details shown inside hat: Arthur W. Foster. Middlesbrough who were an outfitters and tailors.

Marked: Embossed to inside with Special Appointment to HM The King.

Size: UK 6 7/8. (US 7).

Approx Dimensions:

Inside front to back: 19.7 cm.

Inside side to side: 15.9 cm.

Inside circumference: 56 cm.

Height: 16 cm.

Weight: 184 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Just a couple of marks to the headband. Please see pictures.

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

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Silk Top Hat to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
25.9cm (10.20")
Depth
19.7cm (7.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205711
Dealers Internal Reference
LBTH3501
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This handsome Gentleman's plush top hat which is manufactured by hatter Lincoln Bennett of Sackville Steet, Piccadilly, London is marked to the inside with their details, with the retailer's details and dates from the early 20th century.
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This fine quality antique hat which is in excellent condition is a good size at UK 6 7/8 (US 7) and has the size shown inside.
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fig 1. An antique black silk top hat with a plush nap and curved brim resting on a leather surface.
fig 1. Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.

Would make a wonderful topper for a day at the races, special event, wedding or costume / prop.

Maker's details shown inside hat: Lincoln Bennett & Co. Sackville Street, Piccadilly, London.

Retailer's details shown inside hat: Arthur W. Foster. Middlesbrough who were an outfitters and tailors.

fig 2. An antique black silk top hat with a plush nap and curved brim resting on a leather surface.
fig 2. Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.

Marked: Embossed to inside with Special Appointment to HM The King.

Size: UK 6 7/8. (US 7).

Approx Dimensions:

Inside front to back: 19.7 cm.

Inside side to side: 15.9 cm.

Inside circumference: 56 cm.

Height: 16 cm.

fig 3. An antique black silk top hat with a plush nap and curved brim resting on a leather surface.
fig 3. Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.

Weight: 184 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Just a couple of marks to the headband. Please see pictures.

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

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Silk Top Hat to the 1910s.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
25.9cm (10.20")
Depth
19.7cm (7.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205711
Dealers Internal Ref
LBTH3501
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Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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An antique black silk top hat with a plush nap and curved brim resting on a leather surface.
Antique Black Top Hat. Lincoln Bennett. UK 6 7/8. Ascot Plush Silk Topper.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHats
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSilk, Leather, Felt
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsPlush silk nap, Curved brim, Ribbon band, Cylindrical crown
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 25.9 cm (10 in) x D 19.7 cm (8 in)

FAQs

The silk top hat emerged in the 19th century as a replacement for traditional beaver fur hats, quickly becoming an essential element of formal daytime and evening wear for gentlemen in Britain.

Authentic period top hats were traditionally constructed using a stiff felt or buckram foundation covered in plush silk shag, featuring leather sweatbands and silk linings.

Authenticity is identified by the distinctive lustre of the plush silk nap, traditional maker stamps on the leather sweatband, hand-stitched interior linings, and the lightweight yet rigid internal construction.

An antique top hat makes a striking decorative statement when displayed on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cloche, or perched upon a stack of vintage books within a study.

Preservation requires storing the hat in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, using a soft-bristle brush in the direction of the nap to remove dust, and avoiding moisture.
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