Size 49 Wig Block. Small French Wooden Milliner's Head Hat Display Stand.

This charming antique wooden wig or hat block which is a small size dates from the early 20th century and would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

Description

This charming antique wooden wig or hat block which is a small size dates from the early 20th century and would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

This handsome head shaped wooden block is light brown, is embossed to the front and base with the size of 49 and has a wonderful look.

This nice decorative display piece would be ideal for displaying hats, wigs and other headwear.

Material: Wood.

Date: Early 20th century.

Dimensions: Circumference at widest point: 47.5 cm (18 1/2 inches). Height: 23 cm (9 inches).

Weight: 1638 g.

Condition: Wonderful decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The usual pin holes, splits, cracks and lots of age related wear leaving a wonderful patina and look. No woodworm. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hat block is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

References

SKU: AFNB3121