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THB19th C. British Black Silk Top Hat - Vickery & Co.
Lot 34
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Northern Europe, England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A handsome top hat formed with a thin interior wooden framework and wrapped with soft silk covering and felt base. The lower part of the tall cylindrical crown is wrapped with a black ribbon and the brim curves slightly inward. The interior is lined with a leather band white silk. The maker mark "Vickery & Co." is stamped on the interior of the crown. This hat belonged to Charles Cowling, and his signature is hand written on the interior band. Cowling was allegedly instrumental in saving the life of a member of the famous Bonham Carter family during the Zeebrugge Raid in WWI. An iconic piece of Victorian men's fashion that probably belonged to a British war hero. Top hats remained popular for formal events well into the 20th century, and it's easy to see why, with the sophisticated construction and choice materials of this example! Size of hat: 11.25" W x 6.25" H (28.6 cm x 15.9 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#160526Silk lining on interior is tearing and loose with fraying to edges. Fraying and losses to threads to underside of brim. Maker's mark is clearly stamp on loose silk lining. Leather band signed by original owner. Exterior of hat is well preserved!Condition
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