Dark Wood Hat Block. Milliner's Head Stand. Hat Wig Display, Prop c19th.

This fabulous hat block / milliner's wood head which has a stunning dark patina dates from the 19th century and would be wonderful displaying hats, fascinators and other headwear.

Description

This fabulous hat block / milliner's wood head which has a stunning dark patina dates from the 19th century and would be wonderful displaying hats, fascinators and other headwear.

This head shaped hat block has great colour and this unusual piece would make a very nice decorative shop display. A scarce piece that would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

Material: Wood.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: Approx 55 cm (21 1/2 inches) Circumference at widest point. 23 cm (9 inches) Height.

Weight: Nearly 2.5 kg.

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 scale only.

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SKU: DWHB2203