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French Oak and Walnut Beret/flat Cap Milliners Form
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French Oak and Walnut Beret/flat Cap Milliners Form

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 26 October 2025 · Elmgarden
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French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form

This is the Hat Block of a French Artiste Flat Cap much loved by the French it is a superbly shaped piece and very attractive, the hat form is made in walnut and the stand is turned in oak

The Block is in excellent condition, it is 10” long, 13” high and 9” across

ZX134

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Wooden Millinery Block to the 19th Century.

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SA1103948
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ZX134
Description
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
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This is the Hat Block of a French Artiste Flat Cap much loved by the French it is a superbly shaped piece and very attractive, the hat form is made in walnut and the stand is turned in oak.
Elmgarden

The Block is in excellent condition, it is 10” long, 13” high and 9” across

ZX134

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Wooden Millinery Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103948
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ZX134
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A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Oak and Walnut Beret/flat Cap Milliners Form

Archive II A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. View II
Archive III A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. View III
Archive IV A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. View IV
Archive V A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base. View V
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A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base.
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
Ref: SA1103948
A turned wooden millinery block for a flat cap or beret, featuring a rounded top, a central stem, and a circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialOak, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned stem, Circular stepped base, Asymmetrical cap form
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Millinery blocks have been utilised by hat makers for centuries to shape and form felt, straw, and fabric hats into specific designs. Traditionally turned from dense hardwoods by specialist artisans, these blocks were essential tools in commercial hat production and private tailoring.

Authentic hat blocks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, beech, or walnut to withstand the pressure of stretching and steaming wet materials. They are usually hand-turned on a lathe with precision to ensure symmetrical shaping for specific cap and hat styles.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional lathe turning, maker stamps or size markings, and natural ageing of the timber such as wax accumulation, pinholes from blocking, and oxidisation. Modern reproductions often lack the weight, patina, and tool marks characteristic of working workshop tools.

These sculptural wooden objects function well as decorative display pieces on open shelving, mantelpieces, or console tables. Their organic forms and rich patinas add historical texture and architectural interest to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Preserve the timber by keeping the object away from direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and rapid temperature fluctuations. Maintenance involves occasional gentle dusting with a dry cloth and the application of neutral furniture wax to nourish the antique wood surface.
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