Bidspirit auction | Two Black Wool Felt Formal

Two Black Wool Felt Formal Hats comprising a Bowler and a Top Hat - This lot features two formal black wool felt hats including a bowler and a top hat. The bowler hat is constructed from stiffened black wool felt with a rounded crown and a curled brim finished with black grosgrain ribbon edging. A matching black grosgrain ribbon band is set around the base of the crown. The interior is lined with black satin fabric and features a black sweatband. The crown lining is printed in gold with the logo Beyond Retro and a central monogram of the letters B and R. The interior sweatband is stamped in gold with the text Hand Made and 100% Wool. The top hat is made of stiffened black wool felt with a tall, flat-topped crown and a curled brim. It features a wide black grosgrain ribbon band at the base of the crown. The interior includes a black sweatband with a small ribbon bow at the rear and contains a white foam form. No manufacturer marks are visible on the top hat. Bowler brim length: 26.7 cm Top hat brim length: 30.5 cm Top hat crown height: 14 cm.