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How cool. I have a Jacob Reed’s Sons as well. But MUCH more modernSomething completely different. Threw in a low bid for giggles on one of these and won it because no one else bid. Cool.
Jabob Reed's Sons bicorn hat (or fore and aft hat). Naval I believe, but I have to admit I know nothing about these. It has had some serious use and has some age to it, which gives it all the more character. Looks like these were made in the exact same way as a topper: a shell was wrapped in a cloth and shellaced and ironed, after which the silk peluche was put over it.
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Jacob Reed's Sons were military suppliers it seems. Here is a pic of their shop.
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