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ALLIE MAILLARD HAT CONFORMATEUR HAT FORM c1890
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Pre 1900 item# 1119141 (stock# 6645)
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
905-682-0090
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Here's a weird one - a late Victorian mechanical hat form used to size and manufacture hats. This is the scarce Allie Maillard Hat Conformateur from the late 1800s (possibly 1870s-1890s). It is constructed of nickel plated metal with ebonized wood components. It has the Allie Maillard mother of pearl nameplate on the top as well as mother-of-pearl washers under the screws which hold the halves of the base together. It retains the original top with the fitted cork lining, plus the fittings for securing the pins which hold the hat form arms. We're not hatmakers, but we think the pins are held by the cork after they are slid outward for the shape of the hat; the wood upright slides are held in place by the long spring which fits along the extruding grooved wood pieces along the base. This hat form is an excellent survivor, with no losses that we can see. Condition is excellent, with some surface corrosion to the nickel plating, some dirt and dust and minor scrapes to the ebonoized wood, and one broken upright wood slider (intact and easily repaired). Two mother of pearl washers are missing, but this item is in great shape for its age and it is ready for cleaning and refurbishing. A must for your shop or collection. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $29 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.
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