BJ Paris Black Silk Opera Top Hat. Collapsible Lightweight Pop Up. 6 7/8.

This handsome opera top hat which is a collapsible / pop up type hat is made of a lightweight silk so is the shiny type silk material and is marked to the inside with the maker's marks of BJ, Paris.

Description

This handsome opera top hat which is a collapsible / pop up type hat is made of a lightweight silk so is the shiny type silk material and is marked to the inside with the maker's marks of BJ, Paris.

A fine Parisian hat that dates from the early 20th century, is a good size of 6 7/8 (US 7) and would be great to wear. Would also make a wonderful prop, shop display or costume piece.

Date: c1920 / 1930.

Makers details as shown inside hat: B.J. Paris.

Size - UK 6 7/8 (US 7).

Approx dimensions:

Inside front to back = 19.5 cm.

Inside side to side = 15.8 cm.

Inside circumference = 56 cm.

Height = 14 cm approx.

Weight: 186 g.

Condition: In excellent used antique condition with just a little light wear. There is a very small spot / scuff to the top. Some light marks and light creasing where the material folds. Some small tears on the inside lining where the folding mechanism has rubbed. The pop up mechanism works. A good usable opera hat. Please see pictures.

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

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References

SKU: BJFOH2210