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Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher. Hat Block. Hat Sizer.
Hough & Son
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Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher. Hat Block. Hat Sizer.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hough & Son
Description

Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher / Hat Sizer / Adjustable Hat Block. Apparently unsigned. Nice original patina; unrestored. Measures approx. 32 x 25 x 17cms. Good working condition. Recently sourced in Brittany, France.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher to the 1900s.

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SA1229292
Description
Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher / Hat Sizer / Adjustable Hat Block. Apparently unsigned. Nice original patina; unrestored. Measures approx. 32 x 25 x 17cms. Good working condition. Recently sourced in Brittany, France.
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229292
Hough & Son
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A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base.

Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher. Hat Block. Hat Sizer.

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base. View VIII
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Telephone 07800 952281
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Haslemere
Surrey
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base.
Antique 19th Century French Milliner's Hat Stretcher. Hat Block. Hat Sizer.
Ref: SA1229292
A nineteenth-century dark carved wooden hat stretcher featuring a split block mechanism operated by a threaded metal turn screw, set on an oval base.
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A milliners hat stretcher is a mechanical wooden block tool used by hatmakers in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to resize, shape, and maintain the form of felt or straw headwear.

These tools were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as beech, oak, or fruitwood to resist splitting under pressure, combined with threaded cast iron or steel central screws for adjustment.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned wooden components, heavy threaded iron mechanisms with T-bar handles, natural patina from repeated hand use, and occasionally stamped maker marks or size measurements in centimetres or inches.

A milliners hat stretcher functions as a sculptural accent on a bookshelf, sideboard, or desk, adding historical texture and mechanical interest to contemporary or rustic decor schemes.

Dust the item regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood moisture and finish, while keeping metal threading lightly lubricated to prevent corrosion.
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