This is a really fabulous pair of rare vintage / antique hat boxes - dating to the early 20th century. They are a lovely pair the larger is made from bentwood and in excellent condition. The larger one has some remnants of old paper travel labels relating to their travels with a more affluent owner. The smaller one is made of thick leather and lined with cream linen.
Love the little printed manufacturers stamp featuring a 1920s flapper / lady carrying one of their boxes - printed inside, as photographed.
The largest one has a diameter of 19 ½ inches. Height is 10 ¾ inches. The smallest one has a diameter of 15 ½ inches and 9 ½ inches in height.
Both are in good shabby chic condition. They have the original patina of age - both are sold as nice and clean - but with signs of age. They have not been overcleaned etc - to remove the period attractiveness of them. The leather straps on the smaller box are in good antique condition. It also has a carry hand on the top of the lid - and a previous owner stencilled initially on the side DC, as again a nice bit of period charm.
Please look at my photographs to assess the condition.
They are absolutely fabulous display pieces - and great to feature in window displays in shops specialising in period luggage or travel.
I have these priced at £225 for the larger one and £175 for the smaller one. That is a grand total of only £400 for the two of them (special reduction down to £365) - SOLD AS THE PAIR. You wont find another pair like them!
The postage will be with Parcelforce24 Tracked (Heavy Parcel). This will also be fully insured against loss or damage in transit.