Milliner's Wooden Head Block & Clamp.

Name: Milliner's Wooden Head Block & Clamp.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA903155
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Krave Antiques

Description

This handsome antique wooden hat block which is in the form of a head dates from the 19th century, has a wonderful rich patina and was originally used to make and shape hats or wigs.

This hat block is unusual as it comes with it's wooden base clamp so would have been clamped to a workbench for ease of use.

The head is embossed with D56 and D8.

This head and clamp which is a tactile and heavy piece looks fantastic on display and would make a very nice decorative shop display. Looks wonderful displaying hats and fascinators or could be used to make and shape hats. A wonderful scarce piece.

Dimensions of head: Approx 52.5 cm (20") Circumference at widest point. 23.5 cm (9 1/4") Height.

Dimensions to also include clamp: Approx 43 cm (17") Height.

Weight: 2.2 kg.

Condition: Wonderful decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The usual pin holes, splits, cracks and lots of age related wear leaving a wonderful patina and look. Old woodworm that has been double treated as a precaution.

Please note that only the hat block and clamp is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA903155

Dealers Internal Reference

AWMH21364

Dealers Notes

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Description

This handsome antique wooden hat block which is in the form of a head dates from the 19th century, has a wonderful rich patina and was originally used to make and shape hats or wigs.

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This hat block is unusual as it comes with it's wooden base clamp so would have been clamped to a workbench for ease of use.

Krave Antiques

fig 1. Milliner's Wooden Head Block & Clamp.

The head is embossed with D56 and D8.

This head and clamp which is a tactile and heavy piece looks fantastic on display and would make a very nice decorative shop display. Looks wonderful displaying hats and fascinators or could be used to make and shape hats. A wonderful scarce piece.

fig 2. Milliner's Wooden Head Block & Clamp.

Dimensions of head: Approx 52.5 cm (20") Circumference at widest point. 23.5 cm (9 1/4") Height.

Dimensions to also include clamp: Approx 43 cm (17") Height.

Weight: 2.2 kg.

Condition: Wonderful decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The usual pin holes, splits, cracks and lots of age related wear leaving a wonderful patina and look. Old woodworm that has been double treated as a precaution.

Please note that only the hat block and clamp is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref