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19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign

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19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign A rare example of a late 19th Century toleware hand painted hat makers trade sign. In the form of a Bicorn hat, this metal example would have been positioned outside a shop doorway to promote the hatmakers services. The item has seen some aged restoration to one side before we obtained it. This artifact still has its original first layer of paint, which is important. It has been mounted on a bespoke stand for display purposes as shown but can be removed. Dimensions in inches: H 15” x W 19” x D 10” (With stand) H 8” x W 19” x D 10” (Without stand) Age:19th Century Origin: Paris (France) Condition: Aged – restored Aged wear and tear across all the surfaces due to obvious use over the years and being kept outside for most of its life. Areas of worn surface areas include rust to worn paint exposed areas, The paint is chipped and lost in areas. The inside top of the hat as well as the bottom rim show damage and loss. The reverse has been restored respectfully with metal sheets and rivets (they have been there for a while and are not new). This is an old item so please expect imperfections in the condition as we have tried to show in the photos provided. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304238157292
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