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Georgian Painted Leather Hat Box
William Carr Antiques
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Georgian Painted Leather Hat Box

18th century
Description

A very interesting and folky Georgian leather hat box.

With sumptuous original hand painted decorations on a green ground.

Some losses to be expected.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Georgian Painted Hat Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1231484
Description
A very interesting and folky Georgian leather hat box.

With sumptuous original hand painted decorations on a green ground.

Some losses to be expected.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Georgian Painted Hat Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231484
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle.
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Archive I A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle.

Georgian Painted Leather Hat Box

Archive II A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle. View II
Archive III A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle. View III
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 59
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William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Location: Durham, United Kingdom
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A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle.
Georgian Painted Leather Hat Box
Ref: SA1231484
A Georgian sage green painted leather hat box featuring hand-painted floral bouquets, a wide flared rim with decorative borders, and a fixed arched carrying handle.
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A Georgian painted leather hat box is a rigid storage container produced during the late 18th to early 19th centuries, specifically designed to store and transport brimmed headwear. These items were decorated with hand-painted polychrome florals or classical motifs to reflect the interior aesthetics of the era.

These boxes were constructed using boiled or moulded stiffened hide, reinforced with brass studs, copper rivets, and wooden internal formers. The exterior surface was treated with oil-based paints, gilding, and lacquer to provide moisture resistance and decorative finish.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit natural crazing, oxidisation, and craquelure across the painted lacquer layers. Construction signs include hand-stitched seams using waxed linen thread, hand-hammered brass or iron hardware, and genuine wear patterns on the base and handles.

An antique hat box functions effectively as a sculptural accent on a sideboard, console table, or open shelving unit. It can be paired with natural timber, contemporary glass, or neutral stone backgrounds to highlight its historic colouration and hand-painted details.

Maintain painted leather in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and flaking. Clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre brush, avoiding chemical solvents, liquid polishes, or moisture that could strip the original paint layers.
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