Ancien chapeau haut de forme en fourrure de castor Weber & Heilbroner, étui en cuir avec clé et nettoyant expédition xc

HIGH TOP BEAVER FUR HAT

This is a fantastic Antique Victorian Edwardian “Weber & Heilbroner” high top hat made of beaver fur. This gorgeous high top hat was a popular accessory worn by distinguished gentleman during the Victorian era, and exudes elegance and sophistication. This hat is in excellent condition, with no tears or loss of fur. There are initials of S.O.P. next to the bow on the leather inside trim. Most likely the initials of the person the hat was made for. There is no size on the hat, but the circumference measures 21 1/4”. The hat measures 11 3/4” from front brim to back brim, and 9 1/2” from side to side brim. It is 6 1/2” tall. There is a 1/2” line of dirt on the inside top of the hat.

HAT BOX / SUITCASE with KEY

It comes with the original leather hat box / suitcase, which has great patina. The latch still works and there is a key that locks and unlocks it. Some of the leather around the edge of the lid and on the back is missing The handle is missing. One of the holding straps inside is unattached It still makes a wonderful display of history.

CLEANER / SMOOTHER with LOGO

It also comes with a small 2 1/2“ x 4 1/2“ cleaner / smoother with the Weber & Heilbroner logo printed on it. This is used to clean lint off and smooth the beaver fur. It is made of velvet on one side and silk on the other.

Weber Heilbroner was a Haberdashery (men's high-end clothing store) that opened in 1909. It was located in lower Manhattan NY in the Seymour building on Fifth Avenue. The corporation is noteworthy because of its importance to New York City consumers over a number of decades.