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Antique Miniature Mokeskin Plush Silk Top Hat

19th century
Description

A rare antique 'moleskin' plush silk miniature top hat by A.J. White, Jermyn St, London. With a tall crown and a curved brim often referred to as 'bell-shaped', felt ribbon and grosgrain ribbon to the edge of the brim.

The interior stamped 'EXTRA QUALITY A.J. WHITE HATTER & CAP MAKER, 74&63 JERMYN STT, ST. JAMES'S'.

These hats are often referred to as moleskin but are actually made from a silk plush with a long nap giving the appearance of moleskin. The looms that made this fabric no longer in existence and are therefore no longer in production.

4 5/8" (12cm) high

A gorgeous little hat and quite a rarity. Sadly it does have moth damage.

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Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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Description
A rare antique 'moleskin' plush silk miniature top hat by A.J. White, Jermyn St, London.
With a tall crown and a curved brim often referred to as 'bell-shaped', felt ribbon and grosgrain ribbon to the edge of the brim.
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fig 1. Antique Miniature Mokeskin Plush Silk Top Hat
fig 1. Antique Miniature Mokeskin Plush Silk Top Hat

The interior stamped 'EXTRA QUALITY A.J. WHITE HATTER & CAP MAKER, 74&63 JERMYN STT, ST. JAMES'S'.

These hats are often referred to as moleskin but are actually made from a silk plush with a long nap giving the appearance of moleskin. The looms that made this fabric no longer in existence and are therefore no longer in production.

4 5/8" (12cm) high

A gorgeous little hat and quite a rarity. Sadly it does have moth damage.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA351806
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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Antique Miniature Mokeskin Plush Silk Top Hat
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