Decorative ornament - Germany - Cartola
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Early 20th‑century black silk top hat (cartola) from Germany, dating to 1900–1910, 33 × 26 × 4 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, supplied with its original red oval carrying box.
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Description from the seller
high, black and classic top hat (historically known as a stovepipe hat or chapeau claque) placed on its original oval transport box in a dark red aged tone
.Detalhes Históricos do Objeto
The Hat: This style of men's accessory in silk or structured felt reached the peak of its popularity during the 19th century and the early 20th century. It was the ultimate symbol of social status, formality and elegance for high society and evening events, such as going to the opera. The Folding Version (Gibus): Many of these old models had an internal mechanical spring mechanism that allowed the crown to be folded so that it lay completely flat. This innovation facilitated storage in theater cloakrooms without creasing the structure.
The Box: The red base that serves as support in the image is the traditional protective hatbox, made of pressed cardboard and molded to the exact shape of the brim to prevent damage during travel.
Inscription and Symbol Analysis
Top Text: "Deutsche-Industrie" (German Industry).
Bottom Text: "Klapp-Hüte" (Folding Hats / Spring Hats). This confirms that the hat inside is indeed a collapsible model (chapeau claque).
Central Emblem: Displays the German imperial heraldic eagle (Reichsadler) with a checkered shield on its chest, typical of the iconography of the German Empire (Deutsches Kaiserreich) between 1871 and 1918.
Average approximate box dimensions - 33*26*4 cm
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Signs of use. Missing cords
Note: insured and packaged
high, black and classic top hat (historically known as a stovepipe hat or chapeau claque) placed on its original oval transport box in a dark red aged tone
.Detalhes Históricos do Objeto
The Hat: This style of men's accessory in silk or structured felt reached the peak of its popularity during the 19th century and the early 20th century. It was the ultimate symbol of social status, formality and elegance for high society and evening events, such as going to the opera. The Folding Version (Gibus): Many of these old models had an internal mechanical spring mechanism that allowed the crown to be folded so that it lay completely flat. This innovation facilitated storage in theater cloakrooms without creasing the structure.
The Box: The red base that serves as support in the image is the traditional protective hatbox, made of pressed cardboard and molded to the exact shape of the brim to prevent damage during travel.
Inscription and Symbol Analysis
Top Text: "Deutsche-Industrie" (German Industry).
Bottom Text: "Klapp-Hüte" (Folding Hats / Spring Hats). This confirms that the hat inside is indeed a collapsible model (chapeau claque).
Central Emblem: Displays the German imperial heraldic eagle (Reichsadler) with a checkered shield on its chest, typical of the iconography of the German Empire (Deutsches Kaiserreich) between 1871 and 1918.
Average approximate box dimensions - 33*26*4 cm
Trace and track shipping DELNEXT,
Not shipped to Islands!
Signs of use. Missing cords
Note: insured and packaged
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Cartola
Material
Silk
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
