Bicorn hat possibly Austrian or German
Hat is made of felt and leather. I do not know much about it other than it may be Austrian or some Germanic country. I leave that up to the professionals. Condition is overall good or very good. Lots of pictures taken. Interior of hat in very good condition as well. Under front edge of hat under button now some minor damage.
14 inches from side to side, 6 inches height, 6.5 inches width.
Secondhand Store
Yes
Hi George,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Continental pressed felt and leather bicorne hat
Northern European, first half 19th Century
With pleated silk ribbon banding on both sides, bullion ribbon trim affixed with a brass button, the ends each with a gold-thread boss, lined with red silk embossed with the maker's name. Lacking box.
6 inches tall, 14 inches width, 6b-1/2 inches deep
CONDITION: this hat appears to be in very good original condition
PROVENANCE: acquired at a second hand store
$ 300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Thanks, George. If you can transcribe the writing on the inside that might help me narrow down the dating and maker a bit more (possibly ending in a higher value). Otherwise, you're all set with this.
Hi Delia,
I know nothing of the hat. I think the second hand store thought it was a Halloween costume type hat. They had it with the Halloween materials. When I saw it I knew it was unique. It did not have a box or anything it was just sitting there by itself.
Thank you,
George R Luce