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Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful handcrafted milliners hat block made in the USA, early 20th century. Has been well used and as a result shows a perfectly aged, primitive patina. Gorgeous piece of milliner...

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Early 20th Century Central American Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form
Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form

Circa 1900 French Trilby Hat Form

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 French Trilby hat mold made from sycamore. The hat's name derives from the stage adaptation of George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby.

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Sycamore

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PEWTER TRILBY HAT STAND MOLD FOR CIRCA 1920'S ART DECO HATs
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PEWTER TRILBY HAT STAND MOLD FOR CIRCA 1920'S ART DECO HATs

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PEWTER TRILBY HAT STAND MOLD FOR CIRCA 1920'S ART DECO HATs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Art Deco Trilby hat Mold circa 1920’s A good looking well made and decorative table mounted p...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Pewter

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form
Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form

Antique French Wood Millinery Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These carved wooden forms were essential tools for milliners, used for "blocking"—the process of steaming and shaping material (like felt or straw) over the mold to give a hat its sp...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form
Antique Millinery Hat Form

Antique Millinery Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920
Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920

Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1900-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920
Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

Late 19th/Early 20th c. European Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form
Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form

Antique Wooden Hat Block Or Millinery Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form
Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form

Antique Wooden Milliners Hat Block Or Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry
Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry

Victorian Iron Hall Stand Cross by Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry

By Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Victorian iron hall stand cross by english author Christopher Dresser for Coalbrookdale Foundry By: Christopher Dresser, Coalbrookdale Foundry Material: iron, meta...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s

Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Pink Molded Glass - 7 ¾” , 1900s
Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Pink Molded Glass - 7 ¾” , 1900s

Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Pink Molded Glass - 7 ¾” , 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

This extraordinary example features an impressive ½” molded pink glass stone flower center with brass Art Nouveau “petals” atop a trembler spring to create an accessory that stands o...

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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form
Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form

Antique French Millinery Wood Hat Form

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These wooden molds were used by milliners to shape material into a specific hat style through a process called "blocking" and designed for a 1920s deep brim cloche style hat.

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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Silvered Bronze Toothpick Holder of Dressed Monkey with Umbrella and Top-Hat
Silvered Bronze Toothpick Holder of Dressed Monkey with Umbrella and Top-Hat

Silvered Bronze Toothpick Holder of Dressed Monkey with Umbrella and Top-Hat

Located in North Miami, FL

Silvered bronze toothpick holder of dressed monkey with umbrella and top-hat By: unknown Material: bronze, silver, metal, copper Technique: cast, patinated, silvered, molded, polish...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley
Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley

Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley

By Louis Kley

Located in North Miami, FL

Belle Époque french bronze sculpture of a boy with overall and a hat by Louis Kley By: Louis Kley Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork Dimen...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Copper

Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle
Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle

Antique Wooden Hat Block In The Form Of A Puzzle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique wooden hat block, also known as a hat form or millinery mold were historically used by hat makers and milliners to shape material into hats.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Piedmontese Solid Walnut Wardrobe/ Armoire Baroque Period
18th Century Italian Piedmontese Solid Walnut Wardrobe/ Armoire Baroque Period

18th Century Italian Piedmontese Solid Walnut Wardrobe/ Armoire Baroque Period

Located in Firenze, IT

The monumental silhouette is beautifully balanced by the fluid, architectural lines of its arched gendarme-hat crown and deeply molded paneled doors. Beyond its visual impact, this a...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Armoire Bordelaise In Mahogany
Armoire Bordelaise In Mahogany

Armoire Bordelaise In Mahogany

Located in BARSAC, FR

Opening two large doors, decorated with fluting, "gendarme hat" cornice molded with boudins and ogee. Cremone bolt and three-point lock in wrought iron working perfectly with origin...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage Cast Aluminum French Hat Mold
Vintage Cast Aluminum French Hat Mold

Vintage Cast Aluminum French Hat Mold

Unavailable

H 8 in W 15 in D 13 in

Vintage Cast Aluminum French Hat Mold

Located in Seattle, WA

Early 20th century French hat mold with red over paint.

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Unavailable

H 8 in W 6.75 in D 7.25 in

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form

Located in New York, NY

Vintage wood hat mold, five-piece puzzle form. A unique wooden hat mold with five pieces that fit together like a puzzle.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hat Form on Stand
Vintage Hat Form on Stand

Vintage Hat Form on Stand

Unavailable

H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Hat Form on Stand

Located in Sausalito, CA

We can really wrap our heads around this antique hat mold becoming a chic piece of decor. Brought to us by SF Designer Will Wick.

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19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal, Iron

Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920
Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920

Located in Antwerp, BE

A group of six French hand-carved wood hat molds in wonderful abstract shapes. These custom-made wood forms were used to shape wool felt or straw into the most chic formed beret hats.

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1920s French Antique Hat Molds

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Wood

Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art
Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Unavailable

H 81.5 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in

Original Wardrobe Mid 1800 Venetian Art

Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT

Made in walnut folder partly decorated with feather. It has a flared and molded hat, 2/3 single door and double drawer on the front embellished on the sides by a turning all round wi...

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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century
Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 113.4 in W 67.7 in D 28.4 in

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

The overmantel is animated by a molded frames cocked hat profile and many setbacks at the cornice.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Stone

Louis XIV Period Burgundy Stone Fireplace, 18th Century
Louis XIV Period Burgundy Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Louis XIV Period Burgundy Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 96.46 in W 59.45 in D 18.51 in

Louis XIV Period Burgundy Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

The over mantel is animated by a molded frame cocked hat profile, flanked by molded frames on the sides.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Stone

Louis XV Period Stone Fireplace, 18th Century
Louis XV Period Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Louis XV Period Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 96.07 in W 70.87 in D 14.18 in

Louis XV Period Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

The overmantel is animated of a molded frame cocked hat profile, steps, and many setbacks at the cornice.

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Stone

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century
Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 103.15 in W 65.36 in D 24.81 in

Regency Stone Fireplace, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

The overmantel is animated of two molded frames cocked hat profile, vegetal patterns and many setbacks at the cornice.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Stone

Wood Hat Molds
Wood Hat Molds

Wood Hat Molds

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H 58 in Dm 811 in

Wood Hat Molds

Located in Culver City, CA

Wooden hat mold, used to form hats in the late 19th century. 10 available, priced individually.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Hat Mold
19th Century Wooden Hat Mold

19th Century Wooden Hat Mold

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H 13 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Wooden Hat Mold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wooden hat mold, originating in France, circa 1880.

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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Hat Molds
Set of 12 Hat Molds

Set of 12 Hat Molds

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H 9 in W 12 in D 12 in

Set of 12 Hat Molds

Located in New York, NY

These authentic hat molds have wear consistent with pin placement during use.

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1920s French Other Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Large and Small Hat Molds
Large and Small Hat Molds

Large and Small Hat Molds

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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Large and Small Hat Molds

Located in Chicago, IL

These large and small hat molds are from France and are made from pine wood, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Pine

Antique French Wooden Hat Mold Accessories
Antique French Wooden Hat Mold Accessories

Antique French Wooden Hat Mold Accessories

Located in Dallas, TX

The height of the hat molds are at different heights to make it visually interesting in appeal: Large: 38"H Small: 34"H (same diameter) Sold Seperately

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1920s French Other Antique Hat Molds

Large Victorian Hat Mold on Stand
Large Victorian Hat Mold on Stand

Large Victorian Hat Mold on Stand

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H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

Large Victorian Hat Mold on Stand

Located in Troy, MI

This large wooden Victorian hat mold is an unusual piece of folk art sculpture that can be displayed on a table or shelf.

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19th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Asian Elmwood Hat Mold
Early 20th Century Asian Elmwood Hat Mold

Early 20th Century Asian Elmwood Hat Mold

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century Asian elmwood hat mold Gorgeous objet d’art For tabletop.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Elm

Wooden Hat Mold with Pinched Crown on Stand
Wooden Hat Mold with Pinched Crown on Stand

Wooden Hat Mold with Pinched Crown on Stand

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H 6.75 in W 7.75 in D 5 in

Wooden Hat Mold with Pinched Crown on Stand

Located in Troy, MI

Hand made wooden hat mold has a tall, pinched crown and great patina.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal

20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)
20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)

20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)

Located in Wainscott, NY

These carved heads were found in a artist studio alongside hat molds. May have been the initial stages of handmade hat mold or possibly carved as sculpture.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

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H 6 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Antique Millinery Hat Form c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920
Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

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H 7 in W 13 in D 11.75 in

Antique Millinery Hat Form, c.1860-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Center Block: 5" H 7.75" W 6 3/8" D 22" circumference History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are th...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

East German Army Helmet, circa 1940-1950
East German Army Helmet, circa 1940-1950

East German Army Helmet, circa 1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A metal East German M1956 army helmet with inner leather cap and leather straps. Hat mold sold separately. Creator: DPR East Germany Army.

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930
Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Terra Cotta Figure of a Boy with Hat, French, ca. 1890
Terra Cotta Figure of a Boy with Hat, French, ca. 1890

Terra Cotta Figure of a Boy with Hat, French, ca. 1890

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Charming terra cotta figure of a boy with hat, staring into the heavens, French, ca. 1890. Measures: 21 inches high.

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy
Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy

Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy

Located in London, GB

One of a collection of Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy.

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1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Molds

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy

Located in London, GB

A collection of 3 Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy.

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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Steel

Bookcase George IV Mahogany Glass England \'800
Bookcase George IV Mahogany Glass England \'800

Bookcase George IV Mahogany Glass England \'800

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H 96.46 in W 68.9 in D 24.41 in

Bookcase George IV Mahogany Glass England \'800

Located in Milano, IT

The upper body has four doors with glasses marked by geometric wooden motifs (two glasses are broken); the top features a molded hat. Mahogany.

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19th Century English George IV Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Wooden Hat Mold
Antique Wooden Hat Mold

Antique Wooden Hat Mold

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H 10 in Dm 6 in

Antique Wooden Hat Mold

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully distressed wooden hat mold.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original wooden hat mold/millinery hat mold and is removable from the base.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original wooden hat mold/millinery hat mold and is removable from the base.

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Late 19th Century Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

English Turn of the Century 1900s Milliner's Hat Mold Form with Patina
English Turn of the Century 1900s Milliner's Hat Mold Form with Patina

English Turn of the Century 1900s Milliner's Hat Mold Form with Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English wooden Milliner's hat mold form from the early 20th century, with nice patina.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Antique Hat Mold Collection
Wonderful Antique Hat Mold Collection

Wonderful Antique Hat Mold Collection

Located in North Miami, FL

These unique antique hat molds were sourced from a small hat shop in Italy that were reluctant to part with them.

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1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920
Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Antique Full Head Wooden Hat Mold, circa 1860-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

History In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

By Stetson

Located in Incline Village, NV

Also known as a "hat block" these forms were used by milliners to shape a cowboy hat by heating the beaver pelt up against the mold and pounding with a wooden mallet.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3
Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3

Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3

Located in Birmingham, AL

A wonderful set of three wooden French hat molds or blocks once used by a milliner to shape his or her hats, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Birch

Maillard Allie Conformateur Head Measuring Sizer, French Hat Mold Making Tool
Maillard Allie Conformateur Head Measuring Sizer, French Hat Mold Making Tool

Maillard Allie Conformateur Head Measuring Sizer, French Hat Mold Making Tool

By Alain Mailland

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Maillard Allie conformateur head measuring stretcher sizer hat mold making conformer tool, made in Paris, France, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
French Wooden Milliner Hat Block

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block

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H 7.75 in W 6 in D 6 in

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... organic and all hand made. The shape and pati...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique Beaver Skin Top Hat c.1890-1920
Antique Beaver Skin Top Hat c.1890-1920

Antique Beaver Skin Top Hat c.1890-1920

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H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

Antique Beaver Skin Top Hat c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique black, Beaver skin and silk top hat. Hat mold not included. CREATOR Dunlap, New York.

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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Animal Skin

Group of 6 Milliner’s Wooden Molds, Italy 1890
Group of 6 Milliner’s Wooden Molds, Italy 1890

Group of 6 Milliner’s Wooden Molds, Italy 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Group of 6 wooden milliner shapes, used for modeling, making hats or hairstyles for ladies. Made of walnut wood, mounted on ebonized wooden bases. Italy circa 1890. (Also sold indivi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920
Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920

Antique German Personalized Hat Form, circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

History: In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920
Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

Late 19th/Early 20th c. Millinery Hat Stretcher c.1890-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In millinery, 'blocking' is the process of shaping material onto a mold to form the body of the hat. Hat blocks are the molds used in this process.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal

19th Century Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle, circa 1800s
19th Century Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle, circa 1800s

19th Century Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle, circa 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: An antique leather fireman's helmet with brass high eagle holder and leather shield. Hat mold sold separately. Creator: unknown.

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19th Century Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Brass

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

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H 12.5 in W 11.25 in D 10 in

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage polished aluminum hat block mold. Stamped "VOGUE NEW YORK 22 3679".

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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold
Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Polished Aluminum Hat Block Mold

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage polished aluminum hat block mold. Stamped "Boon & Lane Taylor St.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Aluminum

World War ll Navy Gas Mask Shop Display, circa 1940s
World War ll Navy Gas Mask Shop Display, circa 1940s

World War ll Navy Gas Mask Shop Display, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

The mask has retained its original finish and has the appropriate patina consistent with age and use. (Wooden hat mold separately on this site.) Creator Mine Safety Applications C...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Metal

Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England
Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England

Polished Metal Aluminum Hat Block Mold from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England

Located in Oakville, CT

Polished metal hat block from Boon & Lane, Luton Beds, England. Stamped "4691" Boon & Lane has been supplying hat manufacturers – ladies and gent’s styles wood and metal blocks for t...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Amethyst Molded Glass Crystal - 7", ca 1900
Victorian Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Amethyst Molded Glass Crystal - 7", ca 1900

Victorian Trembler Spring Hat Pin w Amethyst Molded Glass Crystal - 7", ca 1900

Located in Tucson, AZ

This extraordinary example features an impressive ¾” molded amethyst glass finial with seven 5mm crystals atop a trembler spring to create an accessory that stands on its own. 7” ha...

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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Nouveau Gold Fill Trembler Hat Pin w Garnet Molded Glass Flower, 1900s
Victorian Nouveau Gold Fill Trembler Hat Pin w Garnet Molded Glass Flower, 1900s

Victorian Nouveau Gold Fill Trembler Hat Pin w Garnet Molded Glass Flower, 1900s

Located in Tucson, AZ

This extraordinary example features an impressive ¾” molded garnet glass finial with gold-filled Art Nouveau “petals” atop a trembler spring to create an accessory that stands on its...

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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Gold

Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy
Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy

Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy

Located in London, GB

A collection of interestingly shaped Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy.

Category

1920s Italian Folk Art Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Steel

Chinese Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China
Chinese Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China

Chinese Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

The figure stands upon a tall integral hexagonal plinth, and is dressed in oversized green glazed robes with amber glazed trim, tied at the waist by a sash. His sports a tall hat upo...

Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Pottery

HAT MOLDS
HAT MOLDS

HAT MOLDS

Sold

H 12 in Dm 14 in

HAT MOLDS

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

WOODEN HAT MOLDS

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Hat Molds

Flapper's Hat Mold
Flapper's Hat Mold

Flapper's Hat Mold

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H 11 in W 8 in D 9 in

Flapper's Hat Mold

Located in Seattle, WA

Cast iron hat mold in a beautiful, classic shape, the cloche.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Molds

Puzzle Style Hat Mold
Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Puzzle style hat mold. Great design.

Category

1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Puzzle Style Hat Mold
Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

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H 8 in W 12.25 in D 11.75 in

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Puzzle style hat mold. Great design.     

Category

1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Puzzle Style Hat Mold
Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

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H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 10.5 in

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Puzzle style hat mold. Great design.

Category

1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Puzzle Style Hat Mold
Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

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H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Puzzle Style Hat Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Puzzle style hat mold. Great design.

Category

1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

Two Piece Hat Mold
Two Piece Hat Mold

Two Piece Hat Mold

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H 7.75 in W 9.25 in D 9.75 in

Two Piece Hat Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Two piece puzzle style hat mold. Great design.

Category

1910s Italian Antique Hat Molds

Materials

Wood

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Antique Hat Molds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique hat molds is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique hat molds — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. Antique hat molds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Art Deco and Industrial antique hat molds are consistently popular styles. Antique hat molds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alain Mailland are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Hat Molds?

Prices for antique hat molds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hat molds begin at $58 and can go as high as $4,750, while the average can fetch as much as $670.