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Knox Beaver Top Hat with Original Leather Case

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Knox Beaver Top Hat with Original Leather Case
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Included in this lot we have a original Knox beaver fur top hat with leather case originating from the late 1800's to early 1900's. The Knox Hat MFG Co. was a American hat shop located in New York City and known for its high quality beaver hats. The company was founded by Charle Knox along with his son Edward Knox in 1838. Over the years over 23 American Presidents wore and owned Know hats including Abraham Lincoln's Stovepipe hat. the company eventually merged with two other companies during the great depression and became the Hat Corporation of America. This hat shows black dyed beaver fur construction with ribbon lining around the brim and a leather and silk interior. The inside of the hat is marked with a insignia reading "Registered Movei Et Proficio - Made By The Knox Hat MFG Co. New York". The hat comes with its original leather leather case. The case shows a leather exterior with a faded red felt interior. The hat shows very good condition overall with the case showing some wear due to age. The hat measures 7" tall with an interior measurements of 8" long by 6" wide and the case measures 10 1/4" tall by 12 1/2" wide and 14 1/2" long.