Milliner's Wood Hat Stretcher. French Mechanical Sizer Display Stand.

Stock Number: AMHS2398

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This antique wooden French hat maker's stretcher which dates from the late 19th century is made by top maker Allie Maillard of Paris, has a brass sizer with the maker's details fixed to the original wooden base and has a metal handle which adjusts the size when turned.

This type of Milliner's hat stretcher were originally used to manufacture and size hats. Today they make wonderful hat display stands.

A very nice example having a beautiful colour and patina and by a top French maker.

Date: Late 19th century.

Maker: Allie Maillard.

Dimensions: Length: 29 cm (11 1/2"). Width: 18.5 cm (7 1.4"). Height:33 cm (13").

Weight approx: 4.846 kg.

Condition: Very good used antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age leaving a nice patina and look. The usual age related wear, chips, cracks and bruises. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the wooden hat stretcher is included. The hat and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

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