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Antique Cast Aluminum Milliner or Ladies Industrial Hat Form
Antique Cast Aluminum Milliner or Ladies Industrial Hat Form

Antique Cast Aluminum Milliner or Ladies Industrial Hat Form

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This period Art Deco styled milliner's hat form is composed of a very thick cast aluminum and was used with steam to form a ladies felt hat.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original wooden millinery hat form. Unvarnished. Hat not included. CREATOR MNN Machine Works, New York City, NY.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form
Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form

Located in Houston, TX

Argentine Cast Iron Gaucho Hat Form. Offered is an extremely rare cast iron sculpture in the form of a hat from Argentina that dates to the 1920's.

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1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Iron

French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's
French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's

French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 20th Century French wood hat form, turban shape. The French hat form would make a wonderful hat rack, vanity accessory, or sitting high and mighty on a bookshelf.

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form
Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form

Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These carved wooden forms were essential tools for milliners, used for "blocking"—the process of steaming and shaping material (like felt or straw) over the mold to give a hat its sp...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form
Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form

Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 French Trilby hat mold made from sycamore. The hat's name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby. A hat of this style was worn in the ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Sycamore

W. Plant & Sons Antique English Millinery Hat Form
W. Plant & Sons Antique English Millinery Hat Form

W. Plant & Sons Antique English Millinery Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

W. Plant & Sons (also known as William Plant & Sons), refers to a prominent family of hat-block manufacturers based in Manchester, England. Founded by William Plant in 1828 in Stockp...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s

Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form, 19th Century France
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form, 19th Century France

Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form, 19th Century France

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form This is the Hat Block of a French Lace Cap much worn in the Bretton Region of France it is a superbly smooth shape and very attractive piec...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Oak

Antique Millinery Hat Form
Antique Millinery Hat Form

Antique Millinery Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form
Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form

Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French fruit wood hat display stand or millinery form, originating from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Fruitwood Hat Block Milliners Form from the 1920s
Art Deco French Fruitwood Hat Block Milliners Form from the 1920s

Art Deco French Fruitwood Hat Block Milliners Form from the 1920s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat, with a deep round crown and a double brim, it is a superbly tactile and very attr...

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19th Century Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Fruitwood

French Fruit Wood Hat Display Stand  This is a form for a 1920s Deep Brim Cloche
French Fruit Wood Hat Display Stand  This is a form for a 1920s Deep Brim Cloche

French Fruit Wood Hat Display Stand This is a form for a 1920s Deep Brim Cloche

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Fruit Wood Hat Display Stand This is a form for a 1920s Deep Brim Cloche style hat, with a deep round crown, it is a superbly tactile and very attractive piece.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 This block is made in frui...

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese Cloud-Form Hat Stand, c. 1900
Chinese Cloud-Form Hat Stand, c. 1900

Chinese Cloud-Form Hat Stand, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved with cloud-form flourishes, the folding hat stand displays the opulence of court fashion, where rank and status was expressed through fashion and its accoutrements.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

1920s Original Grey and Gold Lame Cloche Hat
1920s Original Grey and Gold Lame Cloche Hat

1920s Original Grey and Gold Lame Cloche Hat

Located in London, GB

Designed to look as though it wraps around the head, it is tailored with swathes of fabric which circle the solid form of the hat and create a theatrical peak at the front.

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1920s British Antique Hat Forms

Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin
Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin

Antique female adjustable cage dress form mannequin

By Hall Borchert Dress Form Co. 1

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine antique dress form by renowned form maker Hall-Borchert. Original finish and in working order. Fabric body with metal fixtures and cast iron cage and base on wheels. It is a ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Iron

Turn of the Century adjustable cage dress form mannequin by Hall-Borchert.
Turn of the Century adjustable cage dress form mannequin by Hall-Borchert.

Turn of the Century adjustable cage dress form mannequin by Hall-Borchert.

By Hall Borchert Dress Form Co. 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Turn of the Century adjustable cage dress form mannequin by Hall-Borchert.,,,,, fine antique dress form by renowned form maker Hall-Borchert. Original finish and in working order. Fa...

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1910s American Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast-Iron Hand-Form Hat Rack with 4 Turned Wood Spokes
Antique Cast-Iron Hand-Form Hat Rack with 4 Turned Wood Spokes

Antique Cast-Iron Hand-Form Hat Rack with 4 Turned Wood Spokes

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Wall mounted hat or coat hook formed as a cast-iron hand clenched in a fist holding four turned mahogany spokes.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Seven Piece Wooden Hat Mould in the Form of a Torque
19th Century French Seven Piece Wooden Hat Mould in the Form of a Torque

19th Century French Seven Piece Wooden Hat Mould in the Form of a Torque

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Rare to find, late 19th Century French seven piece wooden hat mould in the form of a torque. Circa 1880.

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19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle
Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle

Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique wooden hat block, also known as a hat form or millinery mold were historically used by hat makers and milliners to shape material into hats.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form
Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form

Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form
Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form

Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Shield Form Walnut Mirrored Hat Rack With Six Hooks c1890
Antique Shield Form Walnut Mirrored Hat Rack With Six Hooks c1890

Antique Shield Form Walnut Mirrored Hat Rack With Six Hooks c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Shield Form Walnut Mirrored Hat Rack With Six Hooks c1890 Measures - 36 1/2" x 32 1/2" x 7 1/4" This antique hat rack, dating to circa 1890, features a shield shape crafted ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Walnut

Belgian Pine Child's Hat Block, Antique Milliners Form, Folk Art, 1890
Belgian Pine Child's Hat Block, Antique Milliners Form, Folk Art, 1890

Belgian Pine Child's Hat Block, Antique Milliners Form, Folk Art, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow brim it is a superbly attractive piece The Block comes from Belgium and is in excelle...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Hat Forms

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Pine

Blacksmith Made French Hat and Coat Rack, in the form of a Giant Key
Blacksmith Made French Hat and Coat Rack, in the form of a Giant Key

Blacksmith Made French Hat and Coat Rack, in the form of a Giant Key

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Blacksmith made French hat and coat rack, in the form of a giant key This large quirky hat and coat rack has 3 large coat hanging Hooks on the giant key This is an attractive and...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Hat Forms

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Iron

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inside the lid, two raised plaster medallions—after classical Roman portrait gems—are presented within circular silver mounts resembling miniature presentation frames or hat-form bez...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Silver Plate

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely textile art was from Central-Northern China circa 1900s, known as "Tiger-head" hat, it was a lavishly made cotton with silk hat in form of tiger for baby boys with a wide...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hat Forms

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Cotton, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood

Japanese Hat Bamboo Sculpture/Wall Ornament/Early 20th Century
Japanese Hat Bamboo Sculpture/Wall Ornament/Early 20th Century

Japanese Hat Bamboo Sculpture/Wall Ornament/Early 20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Although it was originally made as an everyday utilitarian item, the fact that it survives in such a stripped-down state gives it a quiet sculptural beauty that goes beyond its pract...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Hat Forms

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Bamboo

French Art Deco Aluminium Coat & Hat Rack, Geometric Design, 1925
French Art Deco Aluminium Coat & Hat Rack, Geometric Design, 1925

French Art Deco Aluminium Coat & Hat Rack, Geometric Design, 1925

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Aluminium Coat & Hat Rack A striking example of French Art Deco design, this aluminium coat and hat rack displays elegant geometric form.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box
19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box

19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Weathered late 19th century country English hat box featuring an oval form. Crafted from metal with a golden painted finish having an aged patina.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Forms

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Metal

Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit

Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

His thick hair escapes from under a distinctive hat, forming a collection of finely sculpted ringlets.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand
19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 19th century impressive black forest carved bear hall stand of a bear looking up while holding a tree, with three branches forming coat/hat hooks, with an inquisitive bear cub c...

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19th Century German Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Original French Art Deco hammered iron halltree, w/mirror, shelf, rose trellis
Original French Art Deco hammered iron halltree, w/mirror, shelf, rose trellis

Original French Art Deco hammered iron halltree, w/mirror, shelf, rose trellis

Located in New York City, NY

The top of this wrought iron coat rack forms a generous hat shelf, ideal for winter hats, straws, Stetsons, top hats, a briefcase or an antique hat collection.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

19th Century Rare Large Porcelain Chinoiserie Toby Jug
19th Century Rare Large Porcelain Chinoiserie Toby Jug

19th Century Rare Large Porcelain Chinoiserie Toby Jug

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Depicting a seated Chinese man with a mischievous expression, wearing colourful textured clothing and a shaped hat. His long braid forms the handle to back. Marked 'W&R L' to base.

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19th Century English Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Yellow Rhinestone Brass Dress Clip with Filigree, 1930s
Art Deco Yellow Rhinestone Brass Dress Clip with Filigree, 1930s

Art Deco Yellow Rhinestone Brass Dress Clip with Filigree, 1930s

Located in Milford, DE

The hinged clip mechanism on the reverse is typical of early to mid-20th century dress clips, allowing the piece to be worn on collars, lapels, hats, or handbags. Its versatile form ...

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Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Brass

Italienischer Mid Century Ice Bucket Birne, Aluminium
Italienischer Mid Century Ice Bucket Birne, Aluminium

Italienischer Mid Century Ice Bucket Birne, Aluminium

Located in Hamburg, DE

Der Eiskühler besteht aus zwei teilen, und hat die Form einer Birne. Der Außenkorpus der Birne ist aus gebürsteten Aluminium, der untere, innenligende Teil, aus Plastik.

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1870s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Mirror
Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Mirror

Art Deco Wrought Iron Hall Mirror

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An Art Deco wrought iron mirror with a shelf above and hat hooks below. Stylized flower forms adorn each side.

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1920s American Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Steel

Medieval Elder in Throne c.1400s – Antique Costume Study Print, 1845
Medieval Elder in Throne c.1400s – Antique Costume Study Print, 1845

Medieval Elder in Throne c.1400s – Antique Costume Study Print, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

On his head rests a large green felt hat, characteristically asymmetrical in form and typical of the era's regional civic dress.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Paper

Antique German Silver Mounted Dog-Shaped Corkscrew Cane
Antique German Silver Mounted Dog-Shaped Corkscrew Cane

Antique German Silver Mounted Dog-Shaped Corkscrew Cane

Located in London, GB

The design is further enhanced by a pointed hat, which extends outward to form a crook-shaped handle, while a scarf tied at the collar adds an extra layer of detail.

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19th Century European Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Wooden Millinery Mold Stretcher
Antique Wooden Millinery Mold Stretcher

Antique Wooden Millinery Mold Stretcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Hat Stretcher Wooden Form can be used as a center piece.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand
19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An impressive late 19 century Black Forest carved bear hall stand, of a bear looking up while holding a tree with three branches forming coat/hat hooks, with an inquisitive bear cub ...

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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Anthropomorphic Monkeys Porcelain Jugs Pair by Jacob Petit 19th Century
Anthropomorphic Monkeys Porcelain Jugs Pair by Jacob Petit 19th Century

Anthropomorphic Monkeys Porcelain Jugs Pair by Jacob Petit 19th Century

By Jacob Petit

Located in Paris, FR

The pair represents two anthropomorphic monkeys dressed in a fancy way reminding the 18th century, the female characters featuring typical Marie-Antoinette's colors in Sevres Manufac...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Gold

"Play, " Figurative Etching Nude with Children signed by Kenneth Hayes Miller
"Play, " Figurative Etching Nude with Children signed by Kenneth Hayes Miller

"Play, " Figurative Etching Nude with Children signed by Kenneth Hayes Miller

By Kenneth Hayes Miller

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Sue Kendall says: "In their classical poses and formalized compositions, Miller’s shoppers become ovoid and columnar forms in cloche hats and chokers, a study of geometricized volume...

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1920s American Modern Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Etching

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Antique American Wood Hat Forms

Antique American Wood Hat Forms

Unavailable

H 8 in W 12 in D 10 in

Antique American Wood Hat Forms

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American wood hat forms.

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19th Century American Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hat Form on Stand
Vintage Hat Form on Stand

Vintage Hat Form on Stand

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H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Hat Form on Stand

Located in Sausalito, CA

We can really wrap our heads around this antique hat mold becoming a chic piece of decor. Brought to us by SF Designer Will Wick. Displayed on a custom iron stand; for decorative use...

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19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Metal, Iron

PAIR of Derby Botanical Dishes in Shell Form , c. 1815
PAIR of Derby Botanical Dishes in Shell Form , c. 1815

PAIR of Derby Botanical Dishes in Shell Form , c. 1815

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant Derby Shell Dishes with expertly painted floral bouquets in the 'crushed hat' forms, probably by Moses Webster or one of his students, reserved by intricate gilding i...

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19th Century English Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Porcelain

Mammy Figure
Mammy Figure

Mammy Figure

Unavailable

H 50 in W 17 in D 8 in

Mammy Figure

Located in Summerland, CA

Hand-painted face made possibly from hat form. Attached wooden arms. This figure was most likely.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning 16th Century Hispano Moresque Lusterware Charger
Stunning 16th Century Hispano Moresque Lusterware Charger

Stunning 16th Century Hispano Moresque Lusterware Charger

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning late 16th century Hispano Moresque lusterware charger - Valencia, Spain, circa 1575. Rare 'bishop's hat' form with graphic geometric and foliate motifs in deep copper over...

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

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H 8 in W 6.75 in D 7.25 in

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Located in New York, NY

Vintage wood hat mold, five-piece puzzle form. A unique wooden hat mold with five pieces that fit together like a puzzle.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920
Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

Located in Antwerp, BE

A group of six French hand-carved wood hat molds in wonderful abstract shapes. These custom-made wood forms were used to shape wool felt or straw into the most chic formed beret hats.

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1920s French Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Asian Hat Block Pendants
Asian Hat Block Pendants

Asian Hat Block Pendants

Unavailable

H 6.3 in Dm 16.93 in

Asian Hat Block Pendants

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

These are circa 1900 wooden moulds for forming Asian Hats - you can see that in the shape.  

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Early 1900s Asian Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Pedestal Box with Hat Finial
Tramp Art Pedestal Box with Hat Finial

Tramp Art Pedestal Box with Hat Finial

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H 9 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Tramp Art Pedestal Box with Hat Finial

Located in Manalapan, NJ

An excellent Tramp Art pedestal box on a round base with a hat shaped finial. Wonderful form and expertly detailed with scored columns and a whimsical cigar label lithograph under it...

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1890s American Antique Hat Forms

Original secessionistic Flowerstand, J. Hoffmann (attr.), Thonet (Vienna, 1910)
Original secessionistic Flowerstand, J. Hoffmann (attr.), Thonet (Vienna, 1910)

Original secessionistic Flowerstand, J. Hoffmann (attr.), Thonet (Vienna, 1910)

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Wien, AT

Josef Hoffmann für das Cabaret Fledermaus im Jahre 1907 entworfen/verwendet hat. Die Verbindungselemente in Form der Kugel sind ein Indiz für den Federschwung Hoffmanns.

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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Cast Iron Fireback Representing an Allegory of Winter, 19th Century
Cast Iron Fireback Representing an Allegory of Winter, 19th Century

Cast Iron Fireback Representing an Allegory of Winter, 19th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

Dated 19th century, cast iron fireback in the form of cocked hat representing an allegory of winter, two angels warming themselves near a burning cassolette.

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Iron

Ancient French Regence-Style Wall-Fountain Carved in Patinated Stone, Provence
Ancient French Regence-Style Wall-Fountain Carved in Patinated Stone, Provence

Ancient French Regence-Style Wall-Fountain Carved in Patinated Stone, Provence

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

The slender pediment is beautiful and presents lateral encorbellements, a high recessed niche, a superb molded cornice cut in the form of a hat of gendarme which highlights the large...

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19th Century French Régence Antique Hat Forms

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Limestone

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

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H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very sculptural French wood hat block forms for making mens hats. Sold individually; please specify left middle or right hat block when ordering.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Vintage Wooden Hat Forms, Set of 3
Vintage Wooden Hat Forms, Set of 3

Vintage Wooden Hat Forms, Set of 3

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H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in

Vintage Wooden Hat Forms, Set of 3

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Set of three wooden hat forms in different shapes. The forms were formerly used to handcraft all sort of hats.

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Early 20th Century German Other Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

French Fedora Hat Form , Circa 1900
French Fedora Hat Form , Circa 1900

French Fedora Hat Form , Circa 1900

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H 4 in W 6 in D 8 in

French Fedora Hat Form , Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 French fedora hat form made from sycamore. The fedora was first introduced in the 1890's by a French hat maker named Victorien Sardou.

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

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H 6 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original wooden millinery hat form. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1860-1920.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

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H 7 in W 13 in D 11.75 in

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original wooden millinery wide brim hat form with various stamps "Chase" and "7". Creator unknown.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Wooden Hat Form
19th C. French Wooden Hat Form

19th C. French Wooden Hat Form

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H 8.75 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

19th C. French Wooden Hat Form

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th C. Wooden Hat Form, would make a great decorative piece.

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19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Collection of 5, 20th Century Hat Forms
Collection of 5, 20th Century Hat Forms

Collection of 5, 20th Century Hat Forms

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H 13 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in

Collection of 5, 20th Century Hat Forms

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Charming collection of early 20th century hat forms or milliners forms. Later removable bespoke stands.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Forms

19th C. Wooden French Hat Form, marked PARIS
19th C. Wooden French Hat Form, marked PARIS

19th C. Wooden French Hat Form, marked PARIS

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th C. Wooden Hat Form, this would make a great decorative piece.

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19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wood Hat Form, circa 1940s
Early 20th Century Wood Hat Form, circa 1940s

Early 20th Century Wood Hat Form, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very unusual wooden hat form. Appears to have been on a base at one time.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Wood

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form
French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form This is the form of a Gentleman’s Fedora, it is a superbly tactile and very attractive piece, the hat form is made in walnut and ...

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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Hat Forms

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 This block is made in Fruitwoo...

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Forms

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 This block is made in Chestnut...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage Hat form milliners wooden hat block, the block is in fruit wood and stands on a turned stand The hat stand is ...

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1880s Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 This block is an oval crown ...

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Hat Forms

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage hat form milliners wooden hat block, the block is in fruit wood and stands on a turned stand The hat stand is in...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Forms

Antique French Military bicorn hat, 19th century
Antique French Military bicorn hat, 19th century

Antique French Military bicorn hat, 19th century

Located in NEWARK, GB

It is made from a deep forest green felt, very stiff and well formed. The hat is trimmed in gold metal thread with a large gold coloured button and black embroidered black grosgrain...

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19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Hat Rack from Old Shoe Forms
Hat Rack from Old Shoe Forms

Hat Rack from Old Shoe Forms

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H 10 in W 30.5 in D 5 in

Hat Rack from Old Shoe Forms

Located in Houston, TX

Four antique shoe forms from France have been mounted on a custom metal rod and re-purposed into a surprising and unique coat/hat rack.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Hat Tree with Gargoyle Form Cast Iron Hooks
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Hat Tree with Gargoyle Form Cast Iron Hooks

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Hat Tree with Gargoyle Form Cast Iron Hooks

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Hat Tree with Figural Gargoyle Form Cast Iron Hooks, c1920 Measures - 73.5"h x 21"w x 21"d

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Forms

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Iron

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French fruit Wood Hat block Milliners Form This is a form of a 1920s Pancake style hat, with a shallow round crown and medium wide brim, it is a superbly tactile and very attracti...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Forms

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Fruitwood

Folding Chinese Traveler's Hat Rack, c. 1850
Folding Chinese Traveler's Hat Rack, c. 1850

Folding Chinese Traveler's Hat Rack, c. 1850

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H 12.5 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

Folding Chinese Traveler's Hat Rack, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

When in use, two large hat stands pivot outwards from the main panels, decorated with geometric fretwork and topped with removable wooden inserts that form a domed hat rest.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Collection of 7 Italian Wooden Hat Maker Forms from the Late 19th Century
Collection of 7 Italian Wooden Hat Maker Forms from the Late 19th Century

Collection of 7 Italian Wooden Hat Maker Forms from the Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of seven Italian wooden hat maker's forms from the turn of the 19th and 20th century.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display
Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display

Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 The blocks are all solid wood, they are not in good condition, they have woodworm holes ...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

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

French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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, t...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Hat Forms

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Oak

Collection of Seven Italian Hat Maker's Wood Molds from the Turn of the Century
Collection of Seven Italian Hat Maker's Wood Molds from the Turn of the Century

Collection of Seven Italian Hat Maker's Wood Molds from the Turn of the Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of antique carved wooden hat makers (or milliner's) hat forms from Italy includes seven individual molds, each varying in shape and size.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Riveted Copper Early 19th Century Oversize Log Bin, as Coffee Table
Riveted Copper Early 19th Century Oversize Log Bin, as Coffee Table

Riveted Copper Early 19th Century Oversize Log Bin, as Coffee Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fantastic riveted copper oversize log bin having beautiful bronzed patina, and top-hat form, as coffee table with glass top. Measure: 18" high x 29" diameter (22" diameter for log ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Hat Forms

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Copper

B&L German Majolica Figural Dog Bottle
B&L German Majolica Figural Dog Bottle

B&L German Majolica Figural Dog Bottle

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H 12.41 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in

B&L German Majolica Figural Dog Bottle

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

B & L Majolica figural bottle which features a dog in hunting attire, carrying a rifle and smoking a pipe. The pipe forms a pouring spout. The dog's hat forms the lid.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Hat Forms

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Majolica

19th Century Paris Hat Stretcher Form
19th Century Paris Hat Stretcher Form

19th Century Paris Hat Stretcher Form

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H 8 in W 12 in D 13 in

19th Century Paris Hat Stretcher Form

Located in London, GB

19th Century Paris Hat Stretcher Form A rare example of a Maillard Allie conformateur head measuring stretcher sizer hat mould making conformer tool, made in Paris, France, circa 19...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Hat Forms

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Brass

RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S TAR HAT - early 19th century.
RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S TAR HAT - early 19th century.

RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S TAR HAT - early 19th century.

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H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in

RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S TAR HAT - early 19th century.

Located in TEYJAT, FR

RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S HAT Formed from boiled cardboard and bathed in tar to make it waterproof, this is a very rare exemple from French maritime history.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

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Paper

Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form
Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form

Large Chinoiserie Painted English Hat Box with Octagonal Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large English hat box with painted chinoiserie decoration on the surface, octagonal form and brass bail pulls on the sides.

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19th Century English Antique Hat Forms

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Brass

19th Century Blackforest Inkwell in the Form of  Wheat Sheaf/Hat
19th Century Blackforest Inkwell in the Form of  Wheat Sheaf/Hat

19th Century Blackforest Inkwell in the Form of Wheat Sheaf/Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Black Forest Inkwell in the form of a Wheat Sheaf and Hat. One of a kind antique inkwell.

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19th Century German Antique Hat Forms

Military Outfitters or Milliners Trade Sign in the Form of a Bicorne Hat
Military Outfitters or Milliners Trade Sign in the Form of a Bicorne Hat

Military Outfitters or Milliners Trade Sign in the Form of a Bicorne Hat

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Extraordinary Milliner or Military outfitters trade sign, late 19th or early 20th century, painted sheet metal or tole. Unwaxed as found surface. Later stand (removeable) made to ena...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Forms

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Metal

Art Deco Silver Plate Novelty Biscuit Box in the Form of a Victorian Top Hat Box
Art Deco Silver Plate Novelty Biscuit Box in the Form of a Victorian Top Hat Box

Art Deco Silver Plate Novelty Biscuit Box in the Form of a Victorian Top Hat Box

Located in Nantucket, MA

Whimsical Art Deco silver plate biscuit box in the form of a Victorian leather top hat box, of ovoid form with raised ends and applied strap handle and having simulated stitching and...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

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Silver Plate

Wood Hat Molds
Wood Hat Molds

Wood Hat Molds

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H 58 in Dm 811 in

Wood Hat Molds

Located in Culver City, CA

Wooden hat mold, used to form hats in the late 19th century. 10 available, priced individually.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Chinese Plumed Imperial Court Hat
Chinese Plumed Imperial Court Hat

Chinese Plumed Imperial Court Hat

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H 25 in W 11.5 in D 11 in

Chinese Plumed Imperial Court Hat

Located in Chicago, IL

In its original form, this intricate hat denoted its wearer's rank in the Chinese Imperial Court.

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Forms

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Metal

19th Century Wooden Hat Box
19th Century Wooden Hat Box

19th Century Wooden Hat Box

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H 13 in Dm 18 in

19th Century Wooden Hat Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

19th century wooden hat box having a circular form with leather strap and handle, crimped metal frame, wood button decorated.

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19th Century Rustic Antique Hat Forms

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Leather, Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Paneled Hat Box, circa 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Paneled Hat Box, circa 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Paneled Hat Box, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Formed of red lacquered hide secured to a wooden frame, this hat box has an intriguing form and makes for a fantastic collector's item.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Forms

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Hide, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

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H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

The chairs are often referred to as "official's hat" chairs, due to the shape of the crest rail, which evokes the form of officials' hats from the Ming Dynasty.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hat Forms

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Elm

Antique Wooden Milliner's Head Form Sculpture, c.1920
Antique Wooden Milliner's Head Form Sculpture, c.1920

Antique Wooden Milliner's Head Form Sculpture, c.1920

Located in London, GB

Use by hat and wig makers to form their items around.

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1920s English Industrial Antique Hat Forms

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Wood

Early 20th Centruy Black Forest Hat Pegs Wild Boar Bronze, Austria
Early 20th Centruy Black Forest Hat Pegs Wild Boar Bronze, Austria

Early 20th Centruy Black Forest Hat Pegs Wild Boar Bronze, Austria

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Naturalistic formed hat-pegs in bronze. The hat-pegs shows a naturalistic wild boar with red glass eyes.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Hat Forms

Late 19th Century London Billingsgate Porters "Bobbin" Hat Belonging to "Robo"
Late 19th Century London Billingsgate Porters "Bobbin" Hat Belonging to "Robo"

Late 19th Century London Billingsgate Porters "Bobbin" Hat Belonging to "Robo"

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The hats were formed around a wooden block, but wood does not seem to form any part of the actual hat, despite various comments that it does.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Hat Forms

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Leather

Pair WWI Artillery Shell Trench Art Ashtrays as Polished Steel Military Hats
Pair WWI Artillery Shell Trench Art Ashtrays as Polished Steel Military Hats

Pair WWI Artillery Shell Trench Art Ashtrays as Polished Steel Military Hats

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of steel WWI era Trench Art ashtrays made in the form of military hats from the bases of artillery shells, one dated 1915.

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Hat Forms

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Steel

Antique Pewter Wine Pitcher
Antique Pewter Wine Pitcher

Antique Pewter Wine Pitcher

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H 9 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Antique Pewter Wine Pitcher

Located in Dallas, TX

In full relief on the front appears a fully bearded Bacchus with his traditional hat of grapeleaves and grapes forming the hinged lid, while a darling little cherub adorns the handle.

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19th Century Antique Hat Forms

French c. 1900 Art Nouveau Bentwood Hall Tree
French c. 1900 Art Nouveau Bentwood Hall Tree

French c. 1900 Art Nouveau Bentwood Hall Tree

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H 79.5 in W 28 in D 27.5 in

French c. 1900 Art Nouveau Bentwood Hall Tree

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Central cluster column with beehive turned finial. Four "S" form coat & hat hooks. Round divided lower section to hold canes or umbrellas.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Hat Forms

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Beech

French Art Deco Jazz Musician Bar Cocktail Sticks Set Probably Sudre, circa 1920
French Art Deco Jazz Musician Bar Cocktail Sticks Set Probably Sudre, circa 1920

French Art Deco Jazz Musician Bar Cocktail Sticks Set Probably Sudre, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The jazz musician playing saxophone, 6 cocktail picks in the form of top hats. Measures: 5.25 x 1.90 x 5.0 inches.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Metal

Sarreguemines Majolica Darwin Monkey Candlestick, 19th Century
Sarreguemines Majolica Darwin Monkey Candlestick, 19th Century

Sarreguemines Majolica Darwin Monkey Candlestick, 19th Century

By Sarreguemines

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The figure is exceptionally well modeled with excellent detail and portrays the monkey seated on the manuscript and wearing a top hat which also forms the candle holder. Painted in n...

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19th Century French Antique Hat Forms

Materials

Pottery

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