Bidspirit auction | Two Vintage Hats Including an

Two Vintage Hats Including an Austin Reed Ltd. Top Hat and a Mid-20th Century Fascinator - A lot consisting of two vintage hats: a gentleman's formal top hat and a ladies' fascinator-style pillbox hat. The top hat is crafted from black felt with a curled brim and a matching black grosgrain ribbon band. The interior is lined with black satin and features a leather sweatband with a small decorative bow at the rear. The interior crown bears a white printed maker's mark for Austin Reed Ltd., Regent Street, London W.1, featuring a central A logo within a diamond. The ladies' hat is a pillbox-style fascinator, featuring a black fabric crown and a white side band overlaid with black diamond-patterned netting. The piece is embellished with a large black fabric rose, voluminous black tulle accents, and a pair of long black grosgrain ribbon streamers at the back. The lot is accompanied by a vintage cardboard hat box from Cole Bros. of Sheffield, which includes a label for Specialists in Men's and Boys' Outfitting. Top hat height: approximately 15 cm Top hat length: approximately 30 cm Fascinator diameter: approximately 18 cm.