Top hat, men's, black silk plush, high slightly waisted crown, medium brim curled at sides and edged black ribbed silk ribbon, deep black wool frieze hatband, damaged, underside of brim covered black woollen fabric with insect damage, deep inner sweatband of cream leather, lined white silk printed with Royal Warrant, By Special Appointment, Scott and Co, Hatters to HM The King and The Royal Family, 1 Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W, Extra Quality, London, Hat Specialists, tan leather inner sweatband stamped Selfridge, London, Real Roan, approximate length overall 290mm, approximate height 175mm, donated with fitted leather hat case, lined quilted and padded purple silk, damaged, c1890-1910
