Coat rack (2) - Brass (yellow-gold brass).Wood (hardwood mahogany wood) - British lawyers hangers
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A pair of antique British barrister hangers for wigs and gowns, made of brass and hard mahogany, dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period (circa 1890–1920), with a rotating brass hanger, two curved arms, and a carved droplet-shaped hardwood handle, in good condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 36 cm high, 32 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weight 600 g, colours gold and red.
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Pair of antique British barrister wig and gown hangers – Brass & hardwood – ca. 1890-1920
An exceptional and rare, nearly identical pair of antique English clothes hangers for a barrister's wig and gown, dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1890-1920).
At the time, British and Irish lawyers used these specialized hangers to neatly store and present their traditional court attire. Thanks to the ingenious rotating design, the heavy silk or woollen gowns could hang freely in the often cramped courtroom robing rooms.
The central brass hook and frame also provided perfect space for the characteristic horsehair wig.
Each piece features a beautifully turned, drop-shaped handle of high-quality hardwood, ending elegantly in a classic finial.
The upper portion therefore consists of a swiveling, solid-brass hanger with two gracefully curved arms. These are finished with smooth, rounded knobs to prevent delicate fabrics from stretching or being damaged.
The brass frames remain firmly in place with their original, historic adjustment screws.
Pair of antique British barrister wig and gown hangers – Brass & hardwood – ca. 1890-1920
An exceptional and rare, nearly identical pair of antique English clothes hangers for a barrister's wig and gown, dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1890-1920).
At the time, British and Irish lawyers used these specialized hangers to neatly store and present their traditional court attire. Thanks to the ingenious rotating design, the heavy silk or woollen gowns could hang freely in the often cramped courtroom robing rooms.
The central brass hook and frame also provided perfect space for the characteristic horsehair wig.
Each piece features a beautifully turned, drop-shaped handle of high-quality hardwood, ending elegantly in a classic finial.
The upper portion therefore consists of a swiveling, solid-brass hanger with two gracefully curved arms. These are finished with smooth, rounded knobs to prevent delicate fabrics from stretching or being damaged.
The brass frames remain firmly in place with their original, historic adjustment screws.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
600 g
Style subtype
Edwardian
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
British lawyers hangers
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass (yellow-gold brass).Wood (hardwood mahogany wood)
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold, Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
Edwardian / Late Victorian (1890–1919)
