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Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.
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Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This fine quality antique rugby football cap which is made of black velvet with black silk lining has a fancy monogram to the front embroidered in gold coloured metal braid with matching gold metal braid tassel and edging.

This beautiful example is also embroidered with four dates 1925 - 1926, 1926 - 1927, 1927 - 1928 and 1928 - 1929 so would have been awarded to the owner (Leslie Fletcher) for his achievements four years in a row.

This wonderful antique sports cap has it's retailer's label inside for Rowan Glasgow plus the hand written name of it's owner Leslie Fletcher.

Looks great on display as it is in such good condition and would make a nice collectors item.

Material: Velvet. Silk. Metal braid.

Date: 1925 - 1929.

Marked: Rowan Glasgow. Leslie Fletcher.

Dimensions: Diameter: 19 cm (7 1/2") approx.

Weight: 118 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light marks and the peak stiffener is cracked. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the cap is included and all other items in the pictures are for scale only.

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Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Velvet Rugby Cap to the 1920s.

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SA1237215
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ARFC3646
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Description
This fine quality antique rugby football cap which is made of black velvet with black silk lining has a fancy monogram to the front embroidered in gold coloured metal braid with matching gold metal braid tassel and edging.
fig 1. A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.
fig 1. Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.

This beautiful example is also embroidered with four dates 1925 - 1926, 1926 - 1927, 1927 - 1928 and 1928 - 1929 so would have been awarded to the owner (Leslie Fletcher) for his achievements four years in a row.

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This wonderful antique sports cap has it's retailer's label inside for Rowan Glasgow plus the hand written name of it's owner Leslie Fletcher.
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fig 2. A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.
fig 2. Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.

Looks great on display as it is in such good condition and would make a nice collectors item.

Material: Velvet. Silk. Metal braid.

Date: 1925 - 1929.

Marked: Rowan Glasgow. Leslie Fletcher.

Dimensions: Diameter: 19 cm (7 1/2") approx.

fig 3. A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.
fig 3. Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.

Weight: 118 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light marks and the peak stiffener is cracked. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the cap is included and all other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Velvet Rugby Cap to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237215
Dealers Internal Ref
ARFC3646
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Archive I A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.

Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.

Archive II A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View II
Archive III A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View III
Archive IV A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View IV
Archive V A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View V
Archive VI A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View VI
Archive VII A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View VII
Archive VIII A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View VIII
Archive IX A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View IX
Archive X A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View X
Archive XI A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View XI
Archive XII A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View XII
Archive XIII A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel. View XIII
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A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.
Rugby Football Club Sports Cap. Silver Braid. Rowan Glasgow 1925 - 1929.
Ref: SA1237215
A 1920s black velvet sports cap featuring metallic braid piping, embroidered dates, monogram crest, and a prominent hanging tassel.
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  • ObjectSports Memorabilia
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s British
  • MaterialVelvet, Metallic Braid, Wire Thread
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsMetallic braid trim, Hanging tassel, Embroidered monogram, Date stitching

An antique sports cap from the 1920s British period is constructed from black velvet, lined with black silk, and trimmed with gold-coloured metallic braid and wire thread. The piece features an embroidered monogram crest on the front, a prominent hanging tassel attached to a round finial at the crown, and four embroidered date ranges including 1925-1926 and 1928-1929. Additional details include piping along the panel seams, a flat peak, and a retailers label for Rowan Glasgow alongside handwritten ownership text on the interior. The item has a diameter of 19 cm. Suitable for a bookshelf or a gentleman's library display in a home today, the cap serves as sports memorabilia and a collector's item.

FAQs

Sporting honour caps originated in the 19th century as awards given to athletes to mark their selection for representative matches or club milestones, particularly in rugby, cricket, and football.

Caps from this era were typically made from cotton or silk velvet, lined with satin or silk, and finished with metallic thread braid, bullion wire embroidery, and a matching corded tassel.

Authentic period caps feature hand-stitched wire embroidery, natural oxidisation on metallic threads, age-appropriate fabric wear, structured tailoring, and physical date inscriptions.

An antique cap can be displayed on a bespoke wooden hat stand, mounted inside a glass cloche, or placed within a shadow box frame on a study shelf.

Caps should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, stored in a low-humidity environment, dusted gently with a soft brush, and protected from moths using natural deterrents.
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