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Antique men’s top hat from the early 20th century (c. 1910–1920), made of black silk plush, from Bern’s hatmakers P. Zurbrügg’s Söhne, with original box and hat cushion, size one, in good condition with signs of wear.
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Antique top hat from the early phase of the 20th century (circa 1910–1920), made of black silk plush.
The hat comes from the traditional Bernese hatmaking workshop P. Zurbrügg’s Söhne, Bern, and stands out for its classic, elegant shape and high-quality craftsmanship.
Inside there is a stamp from A. Cassé – Paris ("Fournisseurs des marques parisiennes"), a renowned supplier of premium hat materials. Additionally, the awards Grand Prix London 1908 and Bruxelles 1910 are noted, which allows dating to after 1910.
The top hat is in good, wear-appropriate condition with slight signs of use. Shape stable, interior lining and sweatband original.
The original hat box with gold lettering is also present and completes the ensemble.
Today, original pieces from this period are rarely preserved in complete condition, especially in combination with the original hat box.
The set consists of:
• original top hat
• original hat box
• original hat cushion
A beautiful and authentic collectible piece of European hatmaking craftsmanship.
Antique top hat from the early phase of the 20th century (circa 1910–1920), made of black silk plush.
The hat comes from the traditional Bernese hatmaking workshop P. Zurbrügg’s Söhne, Bern, and stands out for its classic, elegant shape and high-quality craftsmanship.
Inside there is a stamp from A. Cassé – Paris ("Fournisseurs des marques parisiennes"), a renowned supplier of premium hat materials. Additionally, the awards Grand Prix London 1908 and Bruxelles 1910 are noted, which allows dating to after 1910.
The top hat is in good, wear-appropriate condition with slight signs of use. Shape stable, interior lining and sweatband original.
The original hat box with gold lettering is also present and completes the ensemble.
Today, original pieces from this period are rarely preserved in complete condition, especially in combination with the original hat box.
The set consists of:
• original top hat
• original hat box
• original hat cushion
A beautiful and authentic collectible piece of European hatmaking craftsmanship.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
Other brand
Material
Textile
Pattern
One colour
Country of origin
Switzerland
Hat size
One size
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Estimated period
1910-1920
Style
Antique
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