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Antique Milliner's Hat Sizer. Wooden Hat Stretcher. Wig Display Stand.
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Antique Milliner's Hat Sizer. Wooden Hat Stretcher. Wig Display Stand.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This antique Milliner's hat stretcher which sits on it's wooden base dates from c1900 and has a top section that opens and closes by turning it's chunky metal handle.

This attractive hat stretcher which originated in France has a very nice patina and makes a wonderful display piece either on its own or by using it to display hats or wigs.

Date: Late 19th / early 20th century.

Dimensions: Length (including handle): 33 cm (13"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Height: 37 cm (14 1/2").

Weight: 5.30 kg.

Condition: Very good used 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. Some old woodworm which has been treated. 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 Wooden Hat Stretcher to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09591282
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Heavy iron screw and T-bar: industrial millinery hardware around 1900.
Darkened iron guide rails and thread: undisturbed workshop age.
Turned hardwood head: smooth hand-polished patina from years of blocking hats.
Plinth base with rounded profile: period workshop bench mounting.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227326
Dealers Internal Reference
AFHS3611
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Description
This antique Milliner's hat stretcher which sits on it's wooden base dates from c1900 and has a top section that opens and closes by turning it's chunky metal handle.
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This attractive hat stretcher which originated in France has a very nice patina and makes a wonderful display piece either on its own or by using it to display hats or wigs.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. An antique wooden hat stretcher featuring a split head block mounted on a timber base with a cast iron screw crank mechanism.
fig 1. Antique Milliner's Hat Sizer. Wooden Hat Stretcher. Wig Display Stand.

Date: Late 19th / early 20th century.

Dimensions: Length (including handle): 33 cm (13"). Width: 16 cm (6 1/4"). Height: 37 cm (14 1/2").

Weight: 5.30 kg.

Condition: Very good used 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. Some old woodworm which has been treated. 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 Wooden Hat Stretcher to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09591282
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Heavy iron screw and T-bar: industrial millinery hardware around 1900.
Darkened iron guide rails and thread: undisturbed workshop age.
Turned hardwood head: smooth hand-polished patina from years of blocking hats.
Plinth base with rounded profile: period workshop bench mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227326
Dealers Internal Ref
AFHS3611
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An antique wooden hat stretcher featuring a split head block mounted on a timber base with a cast iron screw crank mechanism.
Antique Milliner's Hat Sizer. Wooden Hat Stretcher. Wig Display Stand.
Ref: SA1227326
An antique wooden hat stretcher featuring a split head block mounted on a timber base with a cast iron screw crank mechanism.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHat Stretchers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial Haberdashery
  • MaterialHardwood, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSplit head block, Threaded screw mechanism, Hand crank, Timber mounting base
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This antique hat sizer from c1900 serves as a milliner's hat stretcher and wig display stand in an industrial haberdashery style. It consists of a dark brown hardwood split head block mounted on a timber base, combined with a cast iron threaded screw mechanism and hand crank. The turned wooden block features traditional mouldings and a visible split through the centre, with a rich patina showing light signs of age, small chips, and cracks across the timber surfaces. The metal screw mechanism connects the vertical block to a sturdy handle protruding from the base. Measuring 37 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, this functional piece sits easily upon an office desk or library table. It functions well as an unusual decorative object on its own or as a practical stand for displaying hats and wigs in a period interior.

FAQs

An antique milliners hat stretcher is a mechanical trade tool historically used by hatters to alter the proportions of felt or straw headwear. It consists of a split wooden block expanded via a central threaded screw mechanism.

These tools were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods, such as beech or oak, to withstand continuous pressure. The internal expanding mechanisms and crank handles were forged from cast iron or steel.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut metal threading, naturally worn split seams from repeated expansion, and smooth timber patination. Many original models also bear impressed sizing numbers or foundry stamps along the base.

In contemporary interiors, these objects are styled as sculptural curiosities on office desks, bookshelves, or sideboards. They also function practically as distinct display stands for headwear or wigs.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and applying clear beeswax periodically. The cast iron screw mechanism requires occasional light lubrication with mineral oil to prevent oxidation and ensure movement.
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