Headdress (3) - The Netherlands

Antique Black Top Hat with Original Wooden-Texture Hat Box and Gloves – A.H. Willemsen, Apeldoorn – Early 20th Century. Brand: W.S.B. Chapellerie Anglaise. A beautiful and very well-preserved antique black top hat, complete with its original, rare oval hat box, and gloves. The hat box features a fine wood-grain print and an elegant art-deco/classic logo of the well-known historic "Hat and Cap Warehouse A.H. Willemsen" in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. This lends the whole piece a charming local-historical and authentic character. The hat itself is made of high-quality black material (possibly silk plush or fine felt) with a silky sheen on the top and a stylish finished trim along the curled edge. An iconic piece of fashion history, perfect for collectors, as decor in a vintage shop, or for enthusiasts of historic clothing. Specifications • Product: Top hat with original transport box • Period: ca. 1900 – 1930 • Origin: Apeldoorn, Netherlands (A.H. Willemsen) • Color: Deep black • Hat material: Felt/plush, fabric inner band • Box material: Colored cardboard with wood-structure print and metal closure/handle • Top hat: In good antique condition. The exterior has a rich depth of color and a gloss. Minimal signs of use commensurate with age (see photos for details). • Hat box: Constructionally intact and sturdy. The print and lettering are still clearly legible. It has a beautiful authentic patina that enhances the historical appearance. Hat dimensions: 15 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Hat box dimensions: 21 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Carefully packed, registered, and insured shipping. Not shipped to the United States.

Estimate:£7.6

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