c1890's Top Hat & Leather Case Thomas Townend & Co T Marshall Green Antique TLC Required

This item needs some serious restoration , if that is the desired end game. However it's got a great antique worn look as a fantastic decorative antique piece which could be used as a shop display, a theatre/TV/film prop or just a piece of history for the avid collectors.

The hat maker is Thomas Townend and the supplier was T Marshall Green of Loughborough which would date this around the 1890's.

The hat measures 21 7/8” (55.5cms) around the inner face of the headband, give or take a smidge. That makes it a size of 6 3/4 to 6 7/8 I think, so a smaller size.

Please note: The mannequin head is NOT included in the listing.

This item is antique and comes with a history, so will have wear commensurate to its age and obvious use. The listing is done to the best of my knowledge so please do take care to read the description and make sure you zoom in on all the photos for clarification of the style and condition of this piece and if you have any questions kindly message me.

Thank you for looking.