Antique Mechanical Milliner's Hat Sizer Block. Wood Reslaw Cap Stretcher.

Stock Number: RHS3213

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This handsome Milliner's hat stretcher which dates from c1930 sits on it's wooden base that is fitted with a Reslaw Hats registered design name plate and also with a hat sizer chart.

Reslaw hats were produced in the 1930's and 1940's by Paul Walser & Co who were a top milliner in London.

This fine mechanical hat sizer has a large metal handle which when turned opens and closes the wooden hat section to adjust the size, has a wonderful dark rich patina and is a particularly nice example having both the milliner's name and the sizer chart.

This type of wooden stretcher was originally used to manufacture, size and stretch hats but today they make wonderful display pieces either on their own or for displaying hats.

Date: c1930.

Dimensions: Length: 32.5 cm (12 3/4"). Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Height: 33 cm (13").

Weight approx: 5.88 kg.

Condition: Very good used decorative antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age leaving a wonderful patina and look. Some small chips, cracks, bruises and age related wear from use. Opens and closes as it should. 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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