Pair of British Heraldic Crested China Miniature Boater Hats

A pair of glazed ceramic miniature souvenir hats modeled as straw boaters. Each miniature features a textured surface simulating woven straw, with the interiors containing heraldic transfers. One hat includes a transfer of the city of St. Albans, featuring a yellow cross on a black field within a shield, captioned The City of St. Alban and St. Albans. The second hat displays the heraldic crest of Luton, featuring a shield above a banner with the Latin motto Scientiae et Labori Detur and the caption Luton. The Luton example is further detailed with a molded ceramic hatband finished in a white matte glaze. Dimensions: 4.25"W x 3.75"H Weight: 5. oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15

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