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Steve1857

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Alan, I'm just in envy of your toppers.
Scott, thanks for the like.
Made me want to put mine on tonight [emoji4]
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Steve1857

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Dunlap top hat, c.1900. Crown height is 6.25" (16cm). Ventilated at the top of the crown and at the front of the sweatband. Brim is deeply curled.

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That is a very nice topper indeed, Alan. It's been well looked after during its 100+ years.
The box is very similar to the one that came with my Lincoln Bennett. It came from Boswell's of Oxford. Does yours have a makers label on it?

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That is a very nice topper indeed, Alan. It's been well looked after during its 100+ years.
The box is very similar to the one that came with my Lincoln Bennett. It came from Boswell's of Oxford. Does yours have a makers label on it?

It is very similar indeed. I did not notice a credit on the case - didn't remove the lining to check. Where did you find a maker mark on yours?

(edit - I see the maker label on your photos. Nothing that clear on mine.)
 

Steve1857

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Ca. WWI, very probably pre WWI, silk top hat.

The box is a joy to behold. I can translate the Danish another time.

One of the icings on the cake, along with the hat box images and labels, was the satin polisher pad: silk top hat owners shouldn't be without one.
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Steve1857

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Ca. WWI, very probably pre WWI, silk top hat.

The box is a joy to behold. I can translate the Danish another time.

One of the icings on the cake, along with the hat box images and labels, was the satin polisher pad: silk top hat owners shouldn't be without one.
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b96015aee1cac24b7370eae4fb12797d.jpg
cf645091243c47e28028fc17d78ab48a.jpg
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2adaa665651c7e7d8ba960bc82cef324.jpg
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Fantastic!
 
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