Burns March Military Auction
Lot 213:
Description
British Royal Navy officer’s bicorn hat. The original red silk lining bears the gilt inscription “Hawkes & Co. 14 Picadilly London Helmet, Cap, Swords & Accoutrement Makers”. Hawkes & Co. were at this address until 1890. The beaver fur body, tafetta rosette, and bullion rank on the side are in excellent condition. The bullion is missing from the front and back points. The original tan sweatband is complete but the stitching is loose/missing in places. A small ink notated label under the band reads “333 staff Rose 6 3/4”. This hat measures 15.75″ long x 6″ tall x 6.25″ wide. Pick up is Sunday, March 29 from 10 am to 4 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB99
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