Hat Sizer Display Stand. Milliner's Wood Mechanical Stretcher. c1900.

This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from c1900 has a metal handle which adjusts the size when turned and has a wonderful rich patina so looks fantastic on display.

Description

This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from c1900 has a metal handle which adjusts the size when turned and has a wonderful rich patina so looks fantastic on display.

This type of wooden stretcher was originally used to manufacture and size hats but today they make wonderful items for displaying hats or just look great in the home for an unusual taking piece.

Date: c1900.

Dimensions: 29 cm (11 1/2 inches) Length. 16 cm (6 1/4 inches) Width. 33 cm (13 inches) Height.

Weight approx: 6.166 kg.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age leaving a nice patina and look. Some age related wear, small chips, cracks, bruises and slightly misshapen. Please see pictures.

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

References

SKU: AWHS1902