Large Wood Head Shaped Wig Hat Block. Victorian Milliner's Display Stand.

This antique wooden head shaped hat / wig block which is a wonderful dark brown colour has accumulated lots of wear over the years giving it a stunning patina.

Description

This antique wooden head shaped hat / wig block which is a wonderful dark brown colour has accumulated lots of wear over the years giving it a stunning patina.

This milliner's wooden hat block which is a large size is marked to the front with the number 62 and would have originally been used to make and shape hats or wigs.

Today this would make a wonderful decorative display piece and would be ideal for displaying hats, wigs and other headwear.

Material: Wood.

Date: Late 19th / early 20th century.

Dimensions: Circumference at widest point: 60.5 cm (23 3/4 inches). Height: 24 cm (9 1/2 inches).

Weight: 3034 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.

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SKU: STAWB3033