c.1940s Wooden Men’s Fedora Hat Block / Millinery Crown Mold — Size 6 3/4

Antique / vintage wooden men’s fedora hat block, size 6 3/4, with classic center-crease fedora crown shape. Hand-marked on the rim and plug, with dark aged patina, shop wear, scratches, and age checking. A very decorative and authentic-looking hatter’s / millinery form, likely c.1940s to mid-century.

Old wooden men’s hat block with a classic fedora crown shape, center crease form, and side shaping. This is the type of block used by a hatter or milliner to form a men’s felt hat crown.

Nice original surface with dark aged patina, honest shop wear, and hand-scratched markings. The rim is marked 6 3/4 and appears also marked 1581. The removable center plug is marked B.

This has a strong sculptural look and displays very well as an antique hatter’s tool, millinery collectible, or menswear/decorator object.

Details:

• Object: Wooden men’s fedora hat block / crown mold
• Date: Appears c.1940s / mid-20th century
• Size mark: 6 3/4
• Additional marks: Hand-scratched numbers including 1581; plug marked B
• Material: Solid wood
• Shape: Classic fedora crown form with center crease
• Condition: Good antique/vintage working condition
• Surface: Dark original patina with scratches, age checking, small cracks, and expected wear from use
• Use: Hatter’s tool, millinery form, display piece, collector object

Condition note:
This is an old working wooden form, not a reproduction decorator piece. It shows age checking, surface scratches, dryness, and wear consistent with long use and storage. Please review all photos.