Villers French Milliners Wooden Hat Block. Original Shop Display.

This original French vintage wooden hat block which was originally used to make and shape hats has a wonderful rich brown patina and has the circumference of 54 cm.

Description

This original French vintage wooden hat block which was originally used to make and shape hats has a wonderful rich brown patina, has the circumference of 54 cm, the maker's mark of L Villers & Cie stamped to the bottom and looks fantastic on display.

A very nice quality block that would look great displaying hats and fascinators, a super decorative shop display and wonderful prop. Can also be used to shape and make hats.

Date: Early to Mid 20th century.

Origin: France.

Maker: L Villers & Cie.

Marks to bottom: L Villers & Cie. 54. 260.

Size: Circumference - 54 cm (21 1/4 inches) approx.

Height - 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inches) approx.

Weight: 1.970 kg approx.

The top hat and other items are not included with this sale.

Condition: Very good used vintage condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The usual pin holes, small splits, cracks and age related wear leaving a wonderful patina. Please see pictures.

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SKU: NUM99124671