Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

United States / England, Victorian to Edwardian era, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An iron hat box featuring an oval form with a hinged lid and top handle, complete with its original clasp at the front, which includes a loop for securing with a small lock - typical of travel-ready storage from the period. The exterior is finished in a rich brown coating that mimics the warm, lacquered appearance of leather or wood, a finish popular in Victorian metalware. The interior is painted a deep red, offering a striking contrast. This type of hat box was especially popular in the late 1800s for protecting and transporting tall hats - such as top hats and stovepipes. Crafted from lightweight tinplate, it combined portability with durability and was used by both men and women. Size: 15.6" L x 12.5" W x 11.25" H (39.6 cm x 31.8 cm x 28.6 cm)

Provenance: private Livermore, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Exterior brown pigment contains lead, handle with care. Some fading and losses to pigments. Bottom has oxidation and patina. Interior has a circular rust stain and some losses to red pigment layers. Good condition!

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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