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Velvet Antique Hat
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Private sellerOverijse, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 11 sales
Product description
🎩 Antique top hat – John Wright & Sons, West End London – with original hat box
Beautiful authentic black top hat from the London house John Wright & Sons, West End London.
Probably made of luxurious silk plush, as was common for quality top hats from this period.
Particularly interesting is the old provenance noted in the original box:
• Handwritten “Alberts / Amersfoort”
• Also “W. Bruggink”
• Estimated purchase date: 16-3-1932
The mention “Alberts / Amersfoort” may refer to the well-known Alberts family from Amersfoort, who later were active in the antique trade. This connection is plausible, but not fully documented.
Details:
• Original maker's stamp present
• John Wright & Sons – West End London
• With original antique hat box
• Inner dimensions approx. 19 × 15 cm
• Estimated head size approx. 53–54 / S-M
• Beautiful authentic vintage condition
• Box with normal signs of age and use
• Dutch provenance dating back at least to 1932
A special collector's item with a beautiful historical story, interesting for lovers of antique clothing, English fashion, theater, photography or historical curiosities.
Asking price: €225
Collection possible.
Shipping possible at buyer's expense and risk.
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionGoodColorsBlack, CremeMaterialVelvet, material-silk, Paper, TextileNumber of items1Height13 cmWidth25 cmDepth29 cmSigns of usageusagesign-corneredge-wearSeller locationOverijse, BelgiumDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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About this seller
Private sellerOverijse, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 11 sales