Antique Wood Head Shaped Hat Block. Milliner's Wig Display Stand. c1900.

This antique wooden head shaped hat / wig block which dates from the late 19th / early 20th century would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

Description

This antique wooden head shaped hat / wig block which dates from the late 19th / early 20th century would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

This beautiful hat block is a wonderful dark brown colour and has accumulated lots of wear over the years leaving a stunning patina.

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

Material: Wood.

Date: Late 19th / early 20th century.

Dimensions: Circumference at widest point: 54 cm (21 1/4 inches). Height: 23 cm (9 inches).

Weight: 2254 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: AWB3042