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Bes Ben Clockworks Hat
$2,250
£1,707.25
€1,952.09
CA$3,142.64
A$3,494.19
CHF 1,824.47
MX$42,532.78
NOK 23,279.47
SEK 21,811.75
DKK 14,568.77
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Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches. Beautifully hand crafted. 1940's USA.
These were insane conversation starters which attracted all the celebs and socialites of the period.
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- Style:1940 (Of the Period)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some breaks in silk net. Overall Excellent.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4622092142
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