Ending 9th Mar, 2026 19:00
Open House
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A group of four gentlemen's hats
20th century,
comprising a Henry Heath Ltd, silk plush top hat, with cream leather interior band and silk lining, labelled 'BY WARRANT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING, ESTABLISHED IN THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE IV, HENRY HEATH LIMITED. 1822, 105,107,109 OXFORD ST.W', a Christys' London, silk plush top hat, with cream leather interior band and silk lining, labelled 'ENGLISH MANUFACTURE CHRISTYS' LONDON, 35, GRACECHURCH STREET ENTRANCE IN LOMBARD COURT', together with a Church & Son, black wool bowler hat, the tan leather band stamped, the silk lining with a manufacturer's label 'Church & Son Outfitters, HODDESDON & Waltham Cross.', and a black wool bowler hat, the tan leather band stamped, the silk lining labelled 'BRITISH MANUFACTURE LONDON STYLE'
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Christys silk top hat, 55cm interior diameter, 14.cm high
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Condition Report
Henry Heath silk top hat- 53.5cm interior diameter, 16cm high - marks to the top and bottom of the brim. Marks to leather interior band. Loose stitches connecting the brim to the crown. Fabric on brim perished in one place.
Christys silk top hat- 55cm interior diameter, 14.cm high - sides slightly dented. Top edges threadbare in places. Marks to the interior leather band.
Church & Son bowler hat - 54cm interior dimater, 12cm high - scuffs to the wool, Loss to the binding. Loss to stitches connecting brim to crown, with cardboard showing. Marks to leather/ silk.
London Style bowler hat -56cm interior diameter, 14cm high, scuffs to the wool, Loss to the binding. Loss to stitches connecting brim to crown, with cardboard showing. Heavily Marked to leather. Foxing to silk.
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