Silk Top Hat & Box in Superb Condition

Name: Silk Top Hat & Box in Superb Condition
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA714054
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Waterfall Antiques

Description

An absolutely superb example of a silk top hat and leather hat box, both from the early 20th century. The finely-stitched tan leather hat box has a strong handle, impeccable stitching throughout, all four studs to the base, a leather hinge to the lid in superb order, a good clean interior, and - almost unheard of - a lock with its original key in perfect working order. The silk top hat is by one of the most revered London makers - Henry Heath (by warrant to His Majesty the King) - and is in the best condition we've ever seen for a vintage topper: the stitching, the felt band, the silk itself — all in astonishingly well-preserved order. The hat's overall proportions can be described as a good medium size — unlike so many on the market that are too small. The internal circumference is approximately 58cm, and the opening is precisely 16cm across and 20.4cm from front to back. These dimensions can be compared to hats that are known to fit and could act as a guide to suitability.

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The sizes below refer to the outside dimensions of the leather hat box.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

28.5cm (11.22")

Width

35.5cm (13.98")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA714054

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The hat's overall proportions can be described as a good medium size — unlike so many on the market that are too small.

Waterfall Antiques

The internal circumference is approximately 58cm, and the opening is precisely 16cm across and 20.4cm from front to back. These dimensions can be compared to hats that are known to fit and could act as a guide to suitability.

The sizes below refer to the outside dimensions of the leather hat box.